beyerdynamic DT 770 M 80 Ohm Over-Ear-Monitor Headphones in black, closed design, wired, volume control for drummers and sound engineers FOH

I bought these headphones to use in my home recording studio. I play mostly hard rock, and when I'm recording my drum parts, I often have difficulty hearing the rest of the instruments. So after a bit of research I decided to give these phones a try. I've been using them for a coupe of weeks now, and I have to say I absolutely love them.They do a great job of filtering out the sounds of both the drums and the cymbals. Of course, I can still hear what I'm playing, but now the live drums sounds coming from the room are nicely mixed with the sounds of rest of the band coming from the headphones. I don't have to crank up the volume too high, which is good on the ears, but I still have the option to turn it up a bit on the more rocking tunes.I do have have two minor criticisms on these phones. First, the sound quality is a notch below my Bose or Yamaha headphones, so I don't use them for mixing. Not a problem for me since that's not why I bought them. Second, the volume control is a bit too touchy. When I'm recording, I typically have the cord falling behind me. The first time I used them, while I was playing, the volume control rubbed against my shoulder which caused the sound to turn completely off. A quick re-routing of the cord to fall in front of the shoulder and under the arm has solved the problem. An easy workaround, but a firmer volume control would be a good idea.The bottom line - these headphones are exactly what I need, and the two minor drawbacks don't impact their ability to perform the role for which they were purchased. No question - five stars.

Okay, this is going to sound like I'm selling these headphones or I have stock in the company but I don't. I intentionally waited a few months before writing this up so I would have an opportunity to see how well they hold up. I bought them thinking they were more money than I wanted to spend but what the heck. I have them plugged into a sound board which connects to my iPod and to drum mics. From the very first time I played them with these headphones I was OMG! I was stunned.I have had numerous over-the-ears headsets and earplug headsets the past 10 years and they all have contributed to hearing loss in one way or another. Nothing ever balanced right and I had to keep the volume up to overcome the ambient sound of the drums. These headphones darn near eliminate the ambient drum sound which allows me to operate them at a very low volume and still distinctly hear both the music and the drums without the ambient drum noise masking them both. My Beyerdynamic DT-770s are every bit as good as my high end Bose over-the-ear headphones I use on long international flights. They do different things, of course, but in terms of overall quality and effectiveness at what they do, I'd rate them equal.If these headphone were hanging in a music store and I had a chance to play drums wearing them, I'd easily have been willing to pay double what they cost. To say I'm pleased would be a gross understatement and while they're a bit bulky that's precisely why they are extremely comfortable to wear. The Beyerdynamic DT-770-M-80 headphones as good as any headsets I have ever owned including my Bose.

Hello Amazon!I have had the Beyerdynamic DT 770 M headphones for about 3 months now, and I have had a chance to use them while both drumming and listening to music from my iPod.Starting off with Build Quality:The headband is all metal wrapped by black pleather. Cushioning is soft and comfortable, however the material is somewhat thin. Fortunately the pleather wrapping is removable and can be easily replaced. Headphone size is easily adjustable and can fit any size head. Clamping pressure is strong but necessary for isolating noise. One note on size; these headphones are not collapsable, however they fit well in the included zippered carrying case. The cones are attached by strong metal forks extending from the headband and the cones are made of hard plastic. The DT 770 M's are built to last. The cord has ample length and can fit a screwable sound board adapter. An inline volume slider on the cord is a nice touch to allow on-the-fly volume adjustment.Sound Quality:This is really the only aspect of the DT 770 M's that I was disappointed about. The mids and treble are there, but the bass is almost non-existant. It is easily understandable why this would be, since there is no cone ventilation to allow the drivers to move. This is not a big issue though, since as a drummer, all you really need to hear is the accompanying band. Too much bass in these headphones would make it difficult to discern what you are playing on the drumset, and what the band is playing. In all reality, I love these headphones for their isolation, not their sound quality.Isolation:The real purpose behind Beyerdynamic producing these headphones. Beyerdynamic has done a masterful job in striking a balance in noise isolation that is perfect for a drummer. When drumming, I can easily hear what I am playing, without having to turn up the volume of the surrounding band. It is as if you are wearing the best ear muffs available, and having audio drivers placed in the cones. Perfect for drummers. One note on the ear pads: the pleather gets sweaty very quickly. This is not so bad however, since the sweat actually makes the pads seal to your head, providing even more isolation. It sounds gross, but it actually works.Verdict:These headphones are meant for drummers, not for daily music entertainment. You would be horribly dissatisfied listening to these through an iPod for casual listening. Think of the sound through this example: Mids and treble to be like the Audio Technica ATH-M50's, with little bass. If you are a drummer, you should not waste your money on any other headphone. These will make you happy for what they were designed to do; isolate sound and provide additional band audio. They are worth the $200.Summary: Beyerdynamic DT 770 M HeadphonesPros:Isolation is Just Right for DrummersTank Build QualityHandy In-line Volume SliderComfortCord Length (long)Mids and TrebleCarrying CaseCons:Overall Sound QualityBassRecommendation: For Drummers only. Not for daily music listening.Thanks for reading my review!