Beyer Dynamics DT770 not loud enough?

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I don't know if you guys are familiar with these types of headphones but I got these and they don't sound nearly loud enough via my iPhone, which I read previous to purchasing them so I expected that... but I was thinking that my Behringer AMP800 would be enough to power them which it technically does but it sounds very muddy for lack of a better term... do any of you guys have any experience with this?

- FiiO E5
- Behringer AMP800
- Bravo Amp
- PA2
- CMoy

Any thoughts?
 
I was looking at these just last weekend. The sales guy said they were a different impedance than other headphones and as such wasn't as loud.

But damn, they sure sounded good. Best sounding headphones I've ever tried.
 
are they the 80ohm version?

i have these 770's, and the 880's (250ohm) and there is a definite volume difference between the 2.

however, I would not use either with my iphone, as neither is loud enough.

not what they are meant for. you typically need a headphone amp for most professional headphones.
 
Thanks for chiming in fellas... yes it is the 80 ohm version. With my iPhone it was no where near as loud as I normally run my Skull Candy FMJs. The DT770 sounded very bassy and had almost no mids or highs... I have the Behringer AMP800 and all it did was increase the overall loudness of the low end without bringing out the mids or highs... So I wanted to know what other headphone amp folks have tried and whether these headphones are just not for me...
 
Yeah, there are 2 versions, their ohmage is different and you got the wrong one for use with an Iphone.
 
250ohm or 80ohm ?\
the 80ohm will be more efficient and def louder.... :rock:
 
Check out http://www.headphone.com

These guys specialize in all things headphones, including amps.

They've got some real expensive audiophile stuff, but I bought their entry level "Total AirHead" headphone amp (sells for under $100), and it easily powers my Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro phones (250 ohm impedence).

FYI, for those interested in purchasing a set of headphones, Sweetwater currently has some great prices (like $100 off for many models of Beyerdynamic phones).
 
Thanks for chiming in fellas... as I said, the DT770 is the 80 ohm version and with my Behringer AMP800 all it does is get louder but is still muddy... just want to know if this is a common occurrence with this "amp"?
 
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