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MSRP:
$ 175.00
The DT 250-80 have soft, velvet ear cups that fit snugly around the ears, and a padded headband,
The DT 250-80 have soft, velvet ear cups that fit snugly around the ears, and a padded headband, resulting in a very high level of comfort. They are made with a sturdy and durable, yet flexible, plastic. They provide 12db of isolation from the surrounding environment while maintaining their accurate musical presentation. The coiled cord connects conveniently to one earpiece, eliminating any double cord tangling. They come terminated to a mini and include a 1/4 inch adapter.
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Jermleeds
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
May 4, 2007Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
3 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month |
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Review 1 of 2
Price Paid:
$179.00
from headphone.com Summary:
DT250-80 - some strengths, some weaknesses Strengths:
The DT250-80 has a tonal balance that leans very slightly to the warm/dark side, which IMO, for headphones, is preferable to erring on the bright side. (overly bright + proximity to ears = listening fatigue). These cans, probably due in part to being a sealed design, have an articulate and extended bass range, with a satisfying sense of weight through the bass and lower midrange.
Accoustic isolation is quite good, again due in large part to the sealed design. I work in a noisy office, so these are great for cutting out the hubbub.
They are very comfortable, being a mostly supra-pinnal design. Headband is nicely padded and supportive. (Because of that, and the good isolation, I'll find myself wearing them sometimes without music playing, just to seal out the outside world) Long listening sessions are quite doable.
I recommend using a headphone amp with these- great benefits to clarity and detail, depth and articulation of bass, and overall fluidity and listenability.
Weaknesses:
Detail and transparency are not what they could be, especially at this price range. I don't want to overstate this problem, however. These are still very detailed phones, but they don't have the sense of transparency, air and inner detail that, say, the Grado SR-60 and SR-80 do. (and those phones are less than half the price)
Also, these headphones are a little bulky, so they don't make a great travel set. Mostly I bought them for office use, though, so this is pretty much a non-issue. Grados remain my travel rig.
Similar Products Used:
Grado SR-60 and SR-80
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Rating
Reviewed by:
Jeremy Leeds(Unregistered User)
(Audio Enthusiast)
Review Date
May 4, 2007Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
3 of 5
Used product for
Less than 1 month |
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Review 2 of 2
Price Paid:
$179.00
from headphone.com Summary:
DT250-80 - some strengths, some weaknesses Strengths:
The DT250-80 has a tonal balance that leans very slightly to the warm/dark side, which IMO, for headphones, is preferable to erring on the bright side. (overly bright + proximity to ears = listening fatigue). These cans, probably due in part to being a sealed design, have an articulate and extended bass range, with a satisfying sense of weight through the bass and lower midrange.
Accoustic isolation is quite good, again due in large part to the sealed design. I work in a noisy office, so these are great for cutting out the hubbub.
They are very comfortable, being a mostly supra-pinnal design. Headband is nicely padded and supportive. (Because of that, and the good isolation, I'll find myself wearing them sometimes without music playing, just to seal out the outside world) Long listening sessions are quite doable.
I recommend using a headphone amp with these- great benefits to clarity and detail, depth and articulation of bass, and overall fluidity and listenability.
Weaknesses:
Detail and transparency are not what they could be, especially at this price range. I don't want to overstate this problem, however. These are still very detailed phones, but they don't have the sense of transparency, air and inner detail that, say, the Grado SR-60 and SR-80 do. (and those phones are less than half the price)
Also, these headphones are a little bulky, so they don't make a great travel set. Mostly I bought them for office use, though, so this is pretty much a non-issue. Grados remain my travel rig.
Similar Products Used:
Grado SR-60 and SR-80
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