Alan_1375 t1_j58o6j5 wrote on January 21, 2023 at 4:30 AM

Reply to comment by D3athCAP in My First Open Back Headphones AKG K701, Inspired By My Childhood Favorite Anime Series K-On! by D3athCAP

I'm at micro center RN. Do you recommend the DT 970 pro closeback and 80 or 250ohm or DT 990 pro openback 250ohm. Would be my first good pair! c:

D3athCAP OP t1_j58q10t wrote on January 21, 2023 at 4:47 AM

If you don't have any DAC/AMP then go with 32 ohms 770 pro. If you have a decent DAC/AMP go with 80 ohm 770 pro.

If you have a good DAC/AMP, and if you prefer bright and open sound, go with 990 pro.

If you have a good DAC/AMP, and if you prefer bassier pairs and concern about noise leakage, go with 770 pro, either 80 ohms if you don't like coiled cables, and 250 ohms if you prefer coiled cable. Remember, impedance rating doesn't mean much. both 80 ohms and 250 ohms doesn't sound different for most people. 80 ohms will be much easier to power. The 250 ohms 770 pro is a bit difficult to power, you would need some good amps for them.

Alan_1375 t1_j58q362 wrote on January 21, 2023 at 4:47 AM

Thank you!!!!

D3athCAP OP t1_j58q7n8 wrote on January 21, 2023 at 4:49 AM

You are at the Tustin store I assume?

Alan_1375 t1_j58qgi0 wrote on January 21, 2023 at 4:51 AM

That’s the one!

D3athCAP OP t1_j58qoah wrote on January 21, 2023 at 4:53 AM

I see, hope they treated you well. Cheers!

D3athCAP OP t1_j58u9at wrote on January 21, 2023 at 5:28 AM

I just realized I typed 970 pro instead of 770 pro. My sincere apologies.

Alan_1375 t1_j592hug wrote on January 21, 2023 at 7:02 AM

I did too lol whoops.

[deleted] t1_j58x7lk wrote on January 21, 2023 at 6:00 AM

Impedance doesn't matter as much as sensitivity