Hi all, I logged in to this forum after a long time just to ask this. You see I've been using a DT 770 Pro 32 ohms since 2016, but I always hated it, the strong clamping force which hurt my ears so bad that I cannot actually explain. Then it also has an impractical design, mixing overweight metal cups with fragile plastic, which created a crackling noise every time I picked it up and stretched to wear them. Within 2 years the plastic hinges showed cracks on them, and today finally the right one completely broke and the ear cup came hanging. In case I'm not clear this is what I'm talking about: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QFSKLDV9xkZ1TExq5
Another thing which annoyed me from the beginning was the shape of the ear cups, due to its rounded design and yet to be invented round human ears, they never sat comfortably on my ears, adding to the pain. My ears were always touching the thin diaphragm cushion. Due to round design of the pads it was neither on ear nor around the ear. So I let it go today, six years of pain I just couldn't endure anymore. Now what I did like was its sound, well mostly. I mean the dynamic approach, V-shaped profile was entertaining, and that's my main use case, watching DTS/True HD movies, and then gaming as well. I do not have an amp/DAC, just s simple 6700K based PC where it's used.
Now keeping the abovementioned shortcomings of the 770s in mind, could you guys suggest me a headphone which may be considered an upgrade to the 770s? I seek extreme comfort this time around, a flatter sound with neutral bass response (no more boosted bass please) and an actually well built can which doesn't necessarily need to come with metal, as metal doesn't speak for durability unless everything is metal. My budget is flexible, from 10k to 25k. If the headphone is indeed good and from a company which will support its products in years to come then I can spend on the higher end of the spectrum, otherwise I would save my money.
Another thing which annoyed me from the beginning was the shape of the ear cups, due to its rounded design and yet to be invented round human ears, they never sat comfortably on my ears, adding to the pain. My ears were always touching the thin diaphragm cushion. Due to round design of the pads it was neither on ear nor around the ear. So I let it go today, six years of pain I just couldn't endure anymore. Now what I did like was its sound, well mostly. I mean the dynamic approach, V-shaped profile was entertaining, and that's my main use case, watching DTS/True HD movies, and then gaming as well. I do not have an amp/DAC, just s simple 6700K based PC where it's used.
Now keeping the abovementioned shortcomings of the 770s in mind, could you guys suggest me a headphone which may be considered an upgrade to the 770s? I seek extreme comfort this time around, a flatter sound with neutral bass response (no more boosted bass please) and an actually well built can which doesn't necessarily need to come with metal, as metal doesn't speak for durability unless everything is metal. My budget is flexible, from 10k to 25k. If the headphone is indeed good and from a company which will support its products in years to come then I can spend on the higher end of the spectrum, otherwise I would save my money.
will cost less. With Sundara u will need a good amp like chord mojo at least. It's a planar driver.
But thank you nonetheless. I've been watching reviews on YouTube from metal571, wheezy tech and others and it is still a consensus that DT 770 is still the golden standard for closed back cans under 20k category. Their soundstage is apparently unmatched! Really shouldn't have broken mine.
gain with an amp so can be added later. U will also gain in games. A Fiio E10K desktop amp can take care of it later.
(good to know)
