beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO monitoring headphone

The best way I can sum up the Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro is that it's a well-built, pseudo-circumaural headphone with an overall neutral sound signature with a slight bit of extra bass and it sounds way better than I'd expect for the price. Too fit may be an issue for many people.The fit and comfort really is my biggest issue with these headphones. The earcups are a lot smaller than any other circumaural headphones I've ever owned and it took me some practice to get my ears centered in them in such a way that the earpads touch my pinnae as little as possible and the outer parts of the earpads contact my head. I should note that my ears are on the smaller side (for a guy) though they do stick out a bit. I'd rate the clamping force of the earcups as medium, being a bit lower than the Sennheiser HD600 and maybe a tad bit higher than the (Austrian-made) AKG K 271 Studio. Combining the clamping force with a proper fit helps keep the padded headband from putting too much pressure on the top of my head, something I'm very sensitive to. I can wear them for a couple of hours but I'm definitely relieved to take them off.Build quality seems solid. The headband has a metal band running through it and the yokes and earcups appear to be metal. I'm not sure if the hardware connecting the headband to the yokes is also metal so this may be a potential weak point. The padding on the headband does not appear to be replaceable. The earpads do appear to be replaceable based on the fact that they can be easily rotated on the earcups, though I have not tried to take them off and I'm not sure Beyerdynamic sells them. The cable is partially coiled with a 1/8" termination with included screw-on 1/4" adapter and plugs into the headphones on either earcup with a 3/32" stereo plug. They are closed-back headphones that both provide some noise isolation and reduces sound leakage, though neither aspect seem especially notable to me (e.g. the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x do much better at noise isolation).I use these almost entirely for just listening to music at home. I tend to like a slightly dark to neutral sound signature and am extremely sensitive to sibilance. My hearing is a bit worse than average for a person in their mid-30s and I doubt I can really hear anything above roughly 14KHz, so please keep that in mind. My music consists of mostly electronic (synthpop, industrial, EBM, and related genres) with some rock and pop and a little bit of classical (mostly chamber music).The DT 240 Pro seem to have an overall neutral sound signature to my ears. There is a slight boost in the lower bass region, especially below 100Hz, that adds a little bit of fun. The bass on these cans gets surprisingly deep and likely easily hits 40Hz and lower. Midrange is neither recessed nor prominent and seems relatively flat until near the lower treble. There is a noticeable dip from roughly 4KHz to close to 10KHz that may bother some people and be a boon to others. On one hand, the dip takes a bit of the "energy" and may give a slightly strange tonal balance to music. On the other hand, the dip is in the sibilant region of the treble and is very helpful to those of us that are sensitive to sibilant sounds. This can make poorly-mastered music, compression artifacts, and sibilant vocalists less bothersome to listen to. At around 10KHz and above the treble is fully present, maybe with a slight boost that works well with the slight boost in the bass region. As a whole, I think neutral is the best description for the sound signature and nothing sounds especially exaggerated.The soundstage and detail on these headphones really surprised me for something in this price range. The soundstage is surprisingly wide and even has some depth. Side-to-side imaging is quite good and is decent front-to-back, though maybe not quite good enough for something like gaming. The level of detail on these cans seems at least similar to what I remember of the Austrian-made AKG K 271 Studio (that I had owned for over 10 years) and easily surpasses the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x I used to have. The way I judge detail is in how much texture I can hear in elements like synthesizers (e.g. variants of the Access Virus) and string instruments (e.g. cellos and pianos), and these cans exceeded my expectations.These cans are easy to drive and sound fine directly out of sources such as a Google Pixel 3a, Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (be sure to turn off "sound enhancements" and use dedicated mode on your music player!), and the Apple lightning headphone adapter from an iPhone 7 Plus. They do respond to amplification from even modest amps like the FiiO A3 with a slightly larger soundstage, improved detail retrieval, and better control and depth in the bass region. An amp enhances some aspects of the DT 240 Pro but it does not change their overall character.I really do think the Beyerdynamic DT 240 Pro are a bargain in terms of sound quality for the price, if they fit you comfortably and the earpads can get a seal. Their overall neutral sound signature should at least be inoffensive to most people, though it is also not particularly exciting. The dip in the lower treble is probably the most polarizing aspect of the sound signature, with some people really not liking it while those that are sensitive to sibilant sounds might very much like it. These cans should definitely be on your shopping list if you are looking for headphones that actually sound good that are under a hundred dollars.

If you want to know what you might experience with the Beyerdynamic DT240 then go to Z Reviews on Youtube. His description and comparison to other more expensive headphones say way more with his advanced experience than I can ever say.What does he say, "they are tea-sipping headphones". (meaning kick back relax enjoy the music these deliver the sound that represents the music as it should be heard. "Why you don't hear about these is the low price".Build Quality: Can't say much, they don't feel cheap, they are lightweight, they should last.My experience, I haven't stopped smiling yet, every time I put the DT240s on, I wear them 4 to 6 hours a day. I DJ/Host online to live audience, and listen to music daily, I love them.They don't have noise cancellation, but they are excellent at noise isolation, meaning they fit over and on the ears, because they fit tight, you won't hear much outside noise. Everyone I live with would agree lol.Biggest Con: They fit tight, however after several weeks they finally feel comfortable.Need low-budget Headphones? You don't care if they are not $200 you are bang for buck type? These are a great option.Update Nov-2021I still feel the same, I can add they are sturdy, I have dropped them from desk to floor several times. I did buy and audio cable extension, the included cable was too short for my needs. I sit at my desk and watch movies, work on DJ prep, listen to Youtube. I can't hear anything but what I am listening to, the over ear or on ear depending on head/ear size works these are a great alternative to more costly noise cancelation.

I wanted a decent set of over-ear consumer headphones for under $100, for background music when I am reading or studying, or listening to music videos, with tolerable noise cancelling. Portability is not a necessity, so the right ear wire with the tight coil in the center section is fine & these do not tangle. Thankfully they are not y-split wires. So these Beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO seemed to be on several online audio reviewers "old faithful", tried-and-true list & they were about $70. The reviews warned these were "a little tight fitting, but comfortable with glasses, but were not for large ears". The plastic build feels sturdy enough & the metal headband & ear cups with vinyl leatherette over foam OK for the price, but the clamping is SO tight that in taking them off, the right one slipped out of my hand and smacked my glasses hard enough to put several scratches in the lens. The metal headband does adjust easily with a reassuring click on each side. BUT I have average size ears, & the cups fit VERY snugly, so much that they barely fit over my ears. Plus side, this made for good passive noise reduction as long as I am listening to something though I did not expect much for noise cancelling only. I can't hear someone talking directly to me 4 feet away when I am listening to music or a podcast, which is great! But after an hour, with the tight clamping & finding just the right perch for my glasses atop the ear cups, I am DONE, ready to give my ears, which hurt a bit, a break! I had hoped for two or three hours of tolerable comfort. That said, I was surprised to listen to some mid-60's music videos (like Small Faces, "Tin Soldier") that had thankfully not been re-mastered, & I heard "c'mon" & "let's go" from the band behind the vocals that I had not heard just listening through my desktop or laptop speakers which are not great. It was fun to hear the grittiness of the original video. Listening to music or vocals distinctly coming from one ear or the other, & some sound from both sides is exciting, as the phones are dissecting the sounds, which I really enjoy. The bass is deep & rich, but not thundering or booming, so if you just want a lot of loud thump-thump-thump look elsewhere. My disclaimer is that I am not an audiophile, dj, sound mixer or engineer, just a consumer, so I can't speak for the professionals, & I am sure some of my observations will be "well, duh" to you who are. But the sound quality is perfect for my listening needs, on par with my 23 + year old Denon system with Paradigm speakers. But with BIG "nyeh" on the comfort (too tight clamping, ear cups really small).

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Tragekomfort:Beyerdynamic DT 240 sind auch für kleinere Köpfe geeignet, soweit ich davon ausgehen kann, weil ich selbst einen haben. Sie bieten einen guten Sitz und bequemen Tragekomfort auch mehrere Stunden hinweg.Umgebung:Die Cushions sind aus Kunstleder, die Lauscher haben einen angenehmen Anpressdruck, was einen tollen passiven Noise Cancelling-Effekt mit sich bringt. Gefühlt 50-60% der Umweltgeräusche kann ich im stillen ausgeschalteten Zustand Wahrnehmen, mit laufender Musik höre ich keinen Menschen mehr. Benutze die Kopfhörer am iPhone mit Apple’s Lightning-Adapterkabel auf 3,5er Jack klinke. Funktioniert tadellos.Zubehör:Das Kabel das mitgeliefert wird, ist schön lang und bietet mittig noch ein gerollten Abschnitt, dadurch hat man einen Puffer, sollte man sich etwa irgendwo einhängen - Türklinken, etc.Das Kabel hat eine weiche glatte Oberfläche in guter Qualität und es verheddert sich nicht leicht, das gefällt mir sehr gut.Zusätzlich zu erwähnen ist, dass der Audio-Stecker am Lauscher vom Kopfhörer eingesteckt kürzer, schmaler und im allgemeinen kleiner ausfällt, als der üblich gewohnte 3,5er Jack.Einen Ersatz hätte ich dafür bei Verlust nicht auf die Schnelle. Da hoffe ich, dass Beyerdynamic lange Ersatz anbietet zur Nachbestellung. Von der Verfügbarkeit seitens der Firma Beyerdynamic bezüglich von Zubehör hörte ich allerdings besonders gutes. Für den ein oder anderen Tollpatsch vielleicht interessant, also vorher ein Backup-Kabel als Ersatz mitbestellen 👍Trotzdem etwas positives zum kleineren „Jack Klinke“ der am Kopfhörer angeschlossen wird: Durch die fühlbar kleinere Form auch im Dunkeln ohne rumgemehre schnell ertastbar und ohne Probleme am Lauscher angeschloßen. Situationsbedingt ein großer Pluspunkt (Noch praktischer ist nur Bluetooth).Wenn man draußen unterwegs ist, ist das Kabel am Smartphone angeschlossen gut ausbalanciert und nicht zu schwer. Mag es also wie es ist.Funktionalität:Man hat an beiden Lauschern die Möglichkeit das kleine Klinke-Kabel einzustecken.Je nach Trageart und Vorliebe, ob links oder rechts, für jeden was dabei.Klang:Der Sound im Bass-Bereich gut, nicht over the top. Die Mitteltöne verzerren nicht und es wird nichts verschluckt. Die Hochtönende sind Detailgetreu und sanft (Plärren nicht, wie es beispielsweise, meiner subjektiven Meinung nach bei den Marshall Mayjor IV 32 Ohm Kopfhörer war - Vergleich die DT 240 Pro haben hier 34 Ohm - bei Marshall fiel es rauer aus, bisschen dreckiger, rockiger? Geschmacksache.Was auch trotzdem gute Kopfhörer sind, allerdings nichts für mich. Das Klangbild der DT 240 Pro ist offen und klar, sehr angenehm und schön balanciert. zusammengefasst ein ausgewogenes und sattes Klangbild.Habe auch die DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm und DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm im Einsatz am PC mit dem Wave XLR und Wave DX zusammen. Was tolle Kopfhörer sind für mich wenn ich sitze, für den mobilen Einsatz sind die DT 240 Pro ein Sweetspot.Einwurf:Freue mich auch mal die Bluetooth-Modelle von BD auszuprobieren und hoffe meinen Gewinner hier zu finden bei beispielsweise dem Aventho Wireless, mal sehen ob es für kleinere Köpfe auch geeigent sein wird. Denn ich hörte es soll sich in Haaren verheddern und bei Brillenträgern drucken, dem möchte ich auch mal mit Sonnenbrille auf dem Grund gehen. Sehen auch sehr spannend aus, für alle die auch noch ein Wireless Kopfhörer suchen: vielleicht ausprobieren, das spielt allerdings in einer anderen Preisklasse, wo man schon einmal kurz ins schwitzen kommt.Zurück zu den getesteten Modellen.Alle 3 sind geeignet für kleine Köpfe, bestellen, ausprobieren und dann habt ihr die Qual der Wahl oder ihr behaltet alle. Denn alle haben ihren Einsatzort, wo ein jedes Modell sich eine Medaille holen kann.Die DT 990er beispielsweise haben eine „offene“ Bauweise und das ist, meiner Meinung nach, nach langer Benutzung der DT 770 ein tolles Mittel für „müden Ohren“ bei einer langen PC Session beim Schneiden, Gaming oder Musikproduktion.Fazit:Die Kopfhörer sitzen toll und werde sie behalten. Das Kabel ist leicht, gut ausbalanciert und verheddert nicht. Voller und ausgewogener, detailreicher Sound. Sehr laut an Mobilgeräten (Getestet mit Spotify iPhone 13 Pro).Wenn diese erhabene Technik bei Beyerdynamic beibehalten wird, bleiben sie meiner Meinung nach nur schwer zu schlagen, eine Sperrspitze in Sachen Klangqualität, die nur schwer zu erreichen ist.10/10: toller Preis, für tolle Leistung. Klare Kaufempfehlung.Wichtig noch zum Abschluss:Das ist meine erlebte subjektive Meinung und Erfahrung. Selbst testen ist immer das beste was man machen kann und wartet auf ein gutes Angebot.Am ende, da gingen sie doch zurück. Warum?Am PC da sind Kabel nicht störend, bei der Hausarbeit, bei der Pause in der Arbeit, beim Sport, da schon. So toll die Kopfhörer sind, kabellose Kopfhörer haben es mir schon angetan, den Komfort und die Einfachheit: Habe nun die Aventho Wireless hier.Meinung hierzu folgt später auf der Produkt-Seite. Hoffe darin endlich meine Kopfhörer für unterwegs gefunden zu haben. Machen einen sehr wertigen und guten Eindruck. Der App für das sounding hat auch auf iOS eine tolle Verbindung ohne Abbrüche.

Fits great on my head- I have a smaller head and either headphones don't fit me well or at the least looks too bulky and ridiculous. If that's what you need- this is for you.Sound wise- Brilliant for the price range! I'd say the sound is mostly neutral but more bright than bassy. I bought it for £59.Can't speak for sound isolation much as have only used in quite environments but definitely not meant for the purpose of completely cutting out external noise.It doesn't fold so not that portable but not bulky either. Cable is a coiled stretchy one with 2.5mm jack which can fit into either side of headphone. Other side is 3.5mm stereo normal plug for phone etc. Both gold plated. Sturdy build.Also included in bag: 6.35mm adaptor. I don't have use for it so I can't comment. Also a black cloth bag if you wanna shove it inside a bag with some protection atleast.Manual not included- downloaded from their website. Prefer it this way. Less waste.Recommend 9/10

Casque utilisé pour les transports en commun, la MAO, sur un ampli de guitare, etc...Le casque serre un peu la tête mais le confort est présent ; il reste léger et ne tient pas chaud. Avec le temps, il semble devenir un peu plus souple et confortable.Le principe de la prise mini-jack 2,5mm que l'on branche sur l'oreille gauche ou droite du casque est génial (selon la position de votre téléphone dans votre manteau, poche gauche, droite, intérieure ou extérieure). Cela permet aussi d'éviter d'abîmer le câble quand on utilise le casque en mode nomade (pour le ranger dans un sac par exemple sans risquer de tordre ou de déchirer le câble à la base). Le cas échéant, les pièces détachées sont dispo, ce qui en fait un casque durable.J'ai délibérément choisi un casque "non bluetooth" pour la qualité sonore ; le bluetooth "compresse" le son et la portabilité du son se fait au détriment de sa finesse ;)Et je dois dire que la qualité sonore est au rendez-vous. C'est un casque NEUTRE, qui ne colore pas le son, ce qui est parfait pour le style de musique que j'écoute (blues, classique, rock) ; Pour ceux qui aiment les grosses basses, passez votre chemin.C'est aussi un casque parfait pour un usage sur un PC ou en MAO. Pour le rendre encore plus polyvalent, j'ai acheté une rallonge câble de 3m jack femelle/mâle en 6,35, cela me permet de le brancher sur un ampli de guitare ou sur mon interface audio tout en bénéficiant d'une longueur de 4,20 environ. En effet, si le câble d'1,20m torsadé est parfait pour les transports, c'est un peu juste pour un usage avec une guitare ou sur PC.Je lorgne maintenant sur d'autres casques de la marque. Peut-être qu'un jour, Beyerdynamic va réussir à me réconcilier avec le bluetooth mais mon budget est comme le casque... un peu serré en ce moment :)

I`m a fan of good quality sound, rich mid, and a clear and clean bass without distortion, you know. I`ve to try Marshall, Sennheiser, Sony, Phillips, Bose, Audio-Technica but these Beyerdynamic has broken all my expectations, sound, quality, comfortable, awesome. They are the basic model but according to the frequency chart, reach all my expectation and more.Pros: The earpads in Canadian winter keep your ears warm being over-ear headphoneCons: The earpad in the summertime just broil your ears!!