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Beyerdynamic DT 150 Closed-back Isolating Studio Headphones Reviews

Studio Monitor Headphones with 15Hz-30kHz Frequency Response

The DT headphones from Beyerdynamic are designed to give you professional, worry-free monitoring in practically every application. A staple of many audio professionals in the broadcasting industry, the DT Series combines comfort and durability with a performance you'll love.

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Give Them a Week

By Sweetwater Customer from HOUSTON, TX on May 16, 2023

These are not going to win an style contests.... And when I first put these on they fit weird and somewhat uncomfortable on my head - I wish the cans had a pivot adjustment to line them up with my (apparently) big ears. The internal dimensions of the cans are great, but they sit at a forward angle, which is less than ideal for me. It was a disappointing start. I was planning on sending them back on day one, but I thought I should give them at least a week for a fair assessment. Well, a week later (and 30+ hours break-in) and I just set my Hifiman Sundara's down to switch back to these things. So engaging. So good. I need to go back and try some of the super popular headphones in this price range and see if I'm missing something (on Amazon there are 151 reviews for these and 23,000 reviews for the ATH-m50x at only a few bucks less???). Why aren't people talking about these things? Long story short, I'm loving them. For reference, I'm listening on Shiit Vali with a Modi 3+ DAC and my reference headphones are Bose QC25, V-Moda Crossfade, HD6XX, Sundara. Downsides: I do think you need a good recording or you will notice the deficiencies (by design) and the cable is tacky, so it kept pulling on my shirt (until I put a cable sleeve over it), and as one reviewer said, they really sing at higher volumes, so I find myself listening to music louder than I want. But I just want to hear all there is to hear.

Decade of use

By Sweetwater Customer from West Central Illinois on March 22, 2021 Music Background: Performer, multi-instrumentalist, creator, mix engineer, mastering.

I've used these off and on for at least 15 years and I've never grown tired of them. Recently moved my studio and they went on the shelf and I used my Adam A7x monitors, Audio Technica ATH-M50s, and one other monitoring setup that I don't care to mention. On a whim, I got my trusty DT-150s off the shelf in my studio and used them for a track I'm creating and I was a bit taken aback at the things I heard with these that I did not hear with my other monitoring setups. I find them to be crystal clear and very responsive and neutral over the entire frequency range. Comfort isn't an issue at all for me as I've worn these for eight hours straight with zero problem. No "sweaty ears" or "pain" in my head from the headband at all. They are present, however, and one can indeed feel the headband contact point and the ear pads, but I find them to be comfortable all day or all night long. I was just starting to research for new headphones, but I'll be postponing that search now.

An unsung hero worth much more.

By Max Butler from LA on January 11, 2021 Music Background: Keyboardist, Instrument Technician

I so rarely do online reviews, and when I do, I'm loath to hand out five-star reviews on principle; nothing is perfect, after all. But the DT150s warrant all the praise I can give. Apologies if I go on.
I will never use the "a" word to describe myself, but audio is pivotal to my existence. I'm a keyboard player and organ tech in LA, and quality matters. Real quality, not woo woo nonsense and marketing malarkey. I don't skimp on gear. I've been a Beyerdynamic fan since the mid 2000s—I had a set of DT250s that I lost while on the road in 2011 that I remember being quite fond of, but various erstwhile youthful indiscretions of the herbal/psychotropic nature have clouded my memory of what exactly I liked about them. Then, Sennheiser HD280s that always got the job done but that I never enjoyed, which were then complemented by a set of 250 ohm DT880s which have been my "reference" headphones since 2015. I've always loved the DT880s, and they've done well for mixing and pleasure listening.
As the Sennheisers finally began to deteriorate recently from studio duty, I had an excuse to look for new closed-back studio workhorses. Thinking of going back to the DT250s, the wonderfully ugly 150s caught my eye. Clearly, they had staying power. I'm a sucker for classic, functional industrial design that isn't trying to impress trendy fashionistas. I had to have them. My lady generously got them for me for Christmas, and I got myself a JDS Labs EL Amp II. And I've been transported!
I'm really going to try not to wander down the wayward path of smarmy Stereophile language here, but bear with me. All the bass heft, all the groove and fun that is missing from the DT880s is here. At the same time, there's even more analytical ability to peer into the music and "look" each instrument up and down. They have none of the dangerous treble of the more popular Beyers, which I didn't even notice on the 880s until I tried the 150s. I now find the former hard to listen to. There is a three-dimensionality to these that I have yet to encounter in other headphones. Any worries associated with closed-back headphones and lack of soundstage were thrown out the window. The placement of instruments and sense of space is uncanny. With the 880s, you perhaps feel like you're seeing an outdoor concert. Phish maybe. Certainly competent, but a bit one-note, a bit two-dimensional. With these 150s, you're at Boston Symphony Hall and Seiji Ozawa is conducting. I've been going back to old favorites, discovering things I'd never heard. Comfort-wise, I actually prefer the secure feeling of them on my head over the lighter 880s, but this is not to everyone's taste. And obviously, being a piece of commercial-grade gear, they're as durable as the sun and eminently, eternally serviceable.
Negatives? When I first got them, there seemed to be some "bloat" in the mid-bass region, which, either due to me getting used to their sonic signature or them bedding in, is not as pronounced now a few weeks in.
I can't fully describe it. Whether you're a pro, an enthusiast, a wannabe, a butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker, you ought to buy them. You NEED to buy them.

Purchase with a purpose

By Anthony Rodriguez from PISCATAWAY, NJ on January 9, 2021 Music Background: Music Composer

Aside from sounding great for recording, the feel and style makes you feel as if you're in one of the big studios that uses this model, Abbey Road actually uses the DT 100 - so these 150's are better. I got them because their light and great for the guests to hear what's being recorded. I don't recommend them for mixing. I use other headphones for mixing in the cans. But otherwise, nice and comfy and very reputable in big studios. Will def had a spark to your recording set up.

Great headphone

By Jimmy Parker from San Angelo, TX on July 29, 2020

First, I have Topping D70 DAC and Schiit Audio Jotunheim, plugged into my laptop. So, I have good listening equipment. I have 440i, Fostex T40 AND T50RP MKSs and WS1100IS as well. These headphones are amazing for sound quality. I read all the reviews for several weeks before I bought them. They are built solid so you don't have to worry about using them and wearing them for extended periods. I'm retired and I USE my headphones! I don't live by myself so headphones are important. If you're on the fence, go ahead and "pull the trigger". I'm 57 and have heard and owned LOTS of headphones. Beyerdynamic DT150 is worth the money. Plus, you can buy parts if you need to. They are a good investment and sound VERY GOOD. Movies, music you name it. Fear Factory, Korn, Lana Del Ray with her vocals, they all sound good. Fear Factory has a lot going on their music but, these headphones allow you to distinguish EVERYTHING going on. Rammstein too sounds good. Germans really know how to make headphones. Bass, treble, mids, they are all there. Don't judge them by their looks, sound quality is where it's at, and these have it.

Served me well

By Chris Payne on July 26, 2020 Music Background: Pro musician violininst/composer

These are just as good today as when I bought them 20 years ago. I have changed the ear cushions once and the cable once. Easy to replace parts. You see these in every studio in the UK. Not sure why they are not the industry standard in the USA. Very comfortable, extremely robust and sound great.

JUST...WOW

By Johnny Arredondo from Texas on June 19, 2019 Music Background: Home Recorder

These headphones deliver every spec of sound that is audible to the ear. Rap/Hip Hop, Rock/Metal, Techno/Electronic, Ambient even SoundCloud; I can hear every little detail the DT 150 has to offer from the lows to the midranges to the highs, and for the price? It's nothing to argue about. Me having a big head, these fit perfectly at full extension. The cushions around the ear cups are nice alongside the headband. Browsing my playlist, I was able to differentiate the sound quality between the DT 150 and my everyday ear pods. The name speaks for itself, Isolating Studio Headphones. So far, it is living up to its name. I am pleased.

Amazing Headphones!

By Mark Shian from MO on January 9, 2019 Music Background: Professional

Well, I've tried many headphones in the $150 - $300 range, I feel that this is the sweet spot for me, not overly pricey but at the same time good enough for a professional recording studio. These are amazing. What transparency, some headphones tend to get in your face and too direct sounding but these headphones have a great sense of space. The highs are not exaggerated, neutral in my opinion and the lows are just tight but full at the same time. I also own the DT 770 Pro 80ohms, and those are really good headphones too, I used them for years, but this is really one step up. Whatever you listen to just sounds a little more magical. I'm really happy with them and I think you'll be too. I tried the DT 880 premium and they were not for me, they just sounded muted and slightly disengaged. But this DT 150 is another great job by Beyerdynamic. Highly recommended.

Can Actually Replace Studio Monitors

By Jay from Arizona on June 6, 2018 Music Background: My musical background is optional ;-)

I was transfixed by the full range and clarity of these headphones. Forget noise canceling, these have big, thick pads that isolate your ears from reality. Best I have experienced.

amazing

By eric lee from mexico city on June 10, 2016 Music Background: profesional recording engineer / mixer / producer

Excellent cans, this are by far one of the best headphones you can get. They're perfect for cutting vocals or drums, and good enough for some quick mixing or editing. You can't go wrong with this industry standard headphones, you can find them in virtually studios all around the globe. great buy

Best headphone I own

By Bo Astrup from Altadena, CA on January 2, 2015 Music Background: engineer & producer

Best of any headphone we own - simply fantastic. Sound quality, durability, easy to wear for hours and great isolation. I compare these to the AKG K240s and Sennheiser HD280s we also have. Yes these are double price, but any studio should have at least one pair.

Addictive sound!

By Theo Mestrum on November 30, 2014 Music Background: Hobbyist

Right out of the box the DT-150 sounded far from neutral. The mids sounded elevated. But ... the reason for this was not difficult to find. I have been continuously using the Beyerdynamic DT-770 pro 250 for the last six months or so. And, how much I like the DT-770, it is definitely NOT a neutral headphone. It has elevated bass and highs. Not in an unpleasant way though, but it has this much talked about V-shaped frequency response. As could be expected, after some hours of acclimatization the DT-150 sounded different, NEUTRAL! This is how your brain can fool you. It sounds neutral to me now. It delivers great detail and good instrument separation. It does produce the biggest soundstage, but for a closed headphone it is impressive. Listen to 'The Virtual Barbershop' at youtube and you will get my drift. While being a very good instrument for studio work it is also a very musical headphone. But beware: it is fairly unforgiving when it comes to low quality recordings. Alternatively, if you listen to magnificently recorded material like Diana Krall's S'Wonderful, you get an impression of what the DT-150 is capable of. The DT-150, neutral? Yes. But this headphone also has a character of its own, and did surprise me in a pleasant way.
Comfort wise this headphone may have a small problem, though. The leatherette earpads can become a bit sticky and itchy after long listening sessions. On the other hand, they fit my fairly large head and ditto ears perfectly. Clamping force is moderate and more than acceptable for a closed headphone. An option is to install the velours pads of the DT-100. I bought these as well and have to see what they do to the sound.
Looks? Well, the DT-150 is not going to win a beauty contest, although it is far from an ugly design. It is sturdy, and has been built to last. All the same, the finish is not great. My sample has a scratch on one of the earcups. But as it doesn't catch the eye I will not return it for another.
Money wise you could hardly do better than buying the DT-150. You get a LOT of headphone for not too much money. I have listened to a Beyerdynamic DT-880 premium. Although it is tricky to compare an open headphone to a closed one, I should say that the DT-880, at almost thrice the price, does NOT deliver a ditto extra performance. They sound better, but not much better.

Good

By Paul Harris from Georgia on March 31, 2022 Music Background: Experienced

I can hear these a lot better!

Excellent sound. Short time of wear-comfort.

By Vlad from USA / California on November 28, 2020

They sound great, all frequencies sit extremely well, they are both clear/crisp & warm/deep. But I don't like the headband at all. It is narrow, so after 30 minutes I start feeling feeling pressure on one area of the head. After an hour it is painful. I didn't think about this before ordering. Wide headbands (like AKGs) are significantly more comfortable.

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