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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Beyerdynamic DT 990 Comparison
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07.Sennheiser HD 650 Comparison
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08.Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 Comparison
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09.Denon AH-NC732 Comparison
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10.Conclusion
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11.Snippets
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12.Ratings & Specs
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13.Comments
Beyerdynamic DT 770
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Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 ComparisonSennheiser HD 650 Comparison
Design
The DT 770s have closed backs while the HD 650s are open. This is the main difference between the two. Otherwise, both are pretty plain looking and are put together well. Because of the grating on the back of the HD 650s, they end up with a more unique look than the DT 770s, which may or may not be a good thing.
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| Beyerdynamic DT 770 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
Frequency Response
The DT 770s’ dip at the 4kHz mark is a slightly more noticeable foible, compared to the HD 650s gradual descent.
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| Beyerdynamic DT 770 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
Distortion
Neither set of headphones had a significant level of distortion.
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| Beyerdynamic DT 770 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
Tracking
The HD 650s had stellar tracking, while the DT 770s were far more erratic.
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| Beyerdynamic DT 770 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
Isolation
The HD 650s, with their open-back design, were poor isolators. The DT 770s did a much better job.
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| Beyerdynamic DT 770 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
Comfort
Although the HD 650s’ padding wasn’t as soft as the DT 770s’, they also didn’t get as uncomfortable over time. For short wear sessions, the DT 770s are the better bet, while the HD 650s are much more comfortable after a few hours.
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| Beyerdynamic DT 770 | Sennheiser HD 650 |
Verdict
The DT 770s actually performed better on our tests than the HD 650s. They were also less expensive. The HD 650s had some subjective qualities than the DT 770s didn’t, however, such as slightly better articulation and a larger soundstage. For the majority of buyers, the DT 770s will be the better choice. For higher-end users, we’d recommend giving them a test run before you make your final decision.
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