After four decades of dominating studios and headphone lists everywhere, beyerdynamic is locking it in: the beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X is no longer a limited celebration model—it’s now a permanent member of their core lineup.
Originally released in 2024 as a centennial nod to the brand’s heritage, the DT 770 PRO X takes everything that made the original a legend and updates it for 2025 workflows, without messing with the secret sauce.
The original DT 770 PRO, born in 1985, earned its place in history with clear, balanced sound, rock-solid build quality, and cloud-like comfort. It became the default studio headphone for engineers, producers, artists, and anyone who needed a reliable audio reference—whether they were tracking orchestras or mixing synths in a closet. From Taylor Swift to the Kelce brothers, this headphone has seen things.
The PRO X brings that same DNA into the modern age: detachable Mini-XLR cable for flexibility, STELLAR.45 drivers for high-res playback, and a comfy headband and velour pads that won’t crush your skull halfway through a session.
At 48 ohms, it plays nice with just about everything—from studio rigs to portable DACs—without giving up its studio-grade edge.
The DT 770 PRO has long been a benchmark in studio monitoring, and the Limited Edition PRO X proved that legacy still matters—especially when it evolves with intention.
“We were blown away by the reception to the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition,” said Andreas Rapp, CEO of beyerdynamic. “It was clear from the start that this headphone had staying power. By officially adding it to our product lineup, we’re meeting the needs of a new generation of studio professionals who demand both pristine quality and modern functionality.”
Comparison
| DT 770 PRO | DT 700 PRO X | DT 770 PRO X | |
| MSRP | $169 | $269 | $199 |
| Transducer Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Operating principle | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Sound coupling to the ear | Circumaural | Circumaural | Circumaural |
| Frequency Response | 5 – 35,000 Hz | 5 – 40,000 Hz | 5 – 40,000 Hz |
| Nominal impedance | 32 Ω / 80 Ω / 250 Ω | 48 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Nominal sound pressure level @1 mW / 500 Hz | 96 dB | 100 dB | 98 dB |
| Nominal sound pressure level @1 V / 500 Hz | ? | 114 dB | 112 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)@500 Hz | < 0.2% | < 0.05% | < 0.05% |
| Short term maximum input power | 100 mW | 100 mW | 210 mW |
| Ambient noise attenuation | 20 / 18 db A | 20 dB A | 16 dB A |
| Clamping force | 3.5 N | 5.3 N | 5.5 N |
| Weight | 325 / 345 / 380 g | 350 g | 305 g |
The Bottom Line
For under $200, it’s a no-brainer for audiophiles and audio professionals who want reference-level clarity without paying flagship money. Legacy sound, future-ready features, and a name with actual weight behind it? The DT 770 PRO X isn’t just a great headphone—it’s proof that some classics only get better with time.
Where to buy: $199 at Amazon | Guitar Center
Included accessories:
- 3m Mini-XLR to 3.5mm cable
- 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter
- Drawstring bag
- Premium drawstring carry bag
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Anton
May 7, 2025 at 2:59 am
Do you plan on reviewing these? The price seems unusually low and that makes me wonder about the build quality.
Ian White
May 7, 2025 at 3:01 am
Yes. A pair was already shipped. Review next week.
IW
ORT
May 7, 2025 at 3:16 am
These headphones are somewhat classically styled and gloriously fit to sit upon my not-so-furrowed brow. But first I must have an appropriately styled amplifier that equal in style and and purposeful power to match these ‘phones and more.
If you think I’m talkin’ Schiit, you’d be right! Either the new Valhalla3 or the loverly Lyr would be my choice but given I am retired, perhaps I should just go with the left-in-the-dryer-until-it-shrank version of the Lyr, i.e., the Vali3.
Quality is consistent across the Beyerdynamic and Schiit lines and I think the DT770 PRO X will be well served by any of the 3 amps I referenced.
The ORTacle at Helfi
Ian White
May 7, 2025 at 9:51 am
ORT,
Stop reading my mind. Incoming. And by the end of next week.
IW