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.

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.

DT250-80 - some strengths, some weaknesses

Similar Products Used:

Grado SR-60 and SR-80

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.

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.

DT250-80 - some strengths, some weaknesses

Similar Products Used:

Grado SR-60 and SR-80