beyerdynamic DT 235 Headphone - Black

by beyerdynamic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00198BY48
• Item model number: DT 235 SW
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 18, 2008

Product Description

Color: Black

From the Manufacturer

The DT 235 is an update of a real beyerdynamic evergreen - with a more extended frequency range the powerful acoustic drivers of these lightweight headphones provide convincing sound with mobile devices as well as Hi-Fi systems. It's a solid choice when you're on a budget and you need a quality pair of closed-style headphones for use with portable devices, laptops, or home systems.

Quality closed-style headphones, perfect for use with portable device, laptops, or home systems. View larger

Closed Design for Increased Noise Isolation

The DT 235 features a closed-back supraaural (on-the-ear) design for private listening in public environments. Ideal for portable devices, the DT 235 delivers a quality headphone that's just as good for your portable media player or laptop as it is for virtual surround sound listening on your demanding home stereo equipment. Anywhere you need high-resolution audio performance, the DT 235 delivers with immersive, isolated sound and wearable comfort.

The ultra-soft earcups are ideal for extended periods of wear, so you can enjoy an entire concert (or two) in complete comfort.

Dynamic Transducer for Increased Fidelity and Performance

An extremely strong neodymium magnet system offers the DT 235 highly detailed sound reproduction quality, is mechanically very robust, and needs only a small amount of operating voltage which increases efficiency. This increased efficiency also leaves the DT 235 with greater power reserves for dynamic, undistorted sound that especially compensates well for low-spec mobile devices such as portable media players that often can't perform at the same level as dedicated home equipment. The 32 Ohm voice coil provides transparency and increased impulse fidelity.

Technical Specifications

• Transmission Type: Wired
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Frequency Response: 18 Hz - 22,000 Hz
• Sound Pressure Level: 95 dB
• Construction: Supraaural (on-the-ear)
• Cable & Plug: Straight connecting cable with mini-jack plug (3.5 mm) & 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm)
• Net Weight: 130 g

Product Description

New Lightweight stereo headphones from beyerdynamic. The DT 235 replaces the DT 231 which was long time performer from beyerdynamic. The New DT 235 is now available in black and white. This model has improved frequency response providing crisp high end and tight low end performace at a very reasonable price for your iPod or home audio system. The closed ear cup design ensures private acoustical enjoyment. With a weight of less that 6 ounces, comfortable velours ear pads (replaceable) and a 2 year warranty, the DT 235 will provide long term performace and at a great value.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These did not disappoint! Expectations met., March 16, 2011

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MMG_fannatic - See all my reviews

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This review is from: beyerdynamic DT 235 Headphone - Black (Electronics)

Quick summary:
Pros
-Great sound out of the box
-Very minimal sound leakage/bleeding
-Great job of blocking out external sounds
-Very comfortable
-Lighweight
-Not too bulky
-Long cord connected on one side of headphones

Con
-Ears can get slighly warm after exteneded period of time.

First, I just want to make a note that I'm one of those consumers who does thorough research on a product before I purchase it. And when it comes to anything audio or video related, I'm extra picky. With that being said, here's my review.

In searching for a set of headphones, my main focus was on of course sound quality but also on comfort, ipod compatibility/portability, and sound isolation/leakage, all at a reasonable price. These headphones definitely delivered in all those aspects. The sound quality is amazing. Though I've never owned a pair of closed, over the ear, headphones before, I can't compare these to others. But being what I consider an intermediate audiophile I can say that these do sound great, to me. From other reviews I read on headphones, a lot of them were mentioning a break in period for headphones to bring them to their full potential. I only had these for two days so far and they already sound great out of the box. So I look forward to seeing if the break in period enhances the sound quality further (I'll give an update on the results). The highs are clear and crisp, the mids are solid, and a good amount of bass is delivered. I listen to a variety of music so I made sure to test these headphones in each genre, and they did justice. They are well balanced overall without exceling in one area. So if you're looking for something heavy or light on bass, these aren't for you. The only slight con on the sound is that it does sound slightly muffled. But this is obviously going to be expected, to some extent, with closed headphones. That's with me being really critical though, having the "perfect" headphones in mind. That slight con is easily overlooked though.

Since I'm a full time student, I wanted headphones that didn't bother anyone in a library or study lab setting, but at the same time blocked external sounds in noiser environments. These did just that, blocking more so than bleeding. You pretty much have to turn the sound all the way up in order for someone else a few feet from you to hear clearly. At 1/2-2/3 volume on my ipod, very slight sounds were heard but definitely nothing that would be disruptive. Again that's if someone is within a few feet of you. The sound isolation is also great. At about the same volume of the leakage test, I had my wife talk to me to see if I could hear her. Though I could slightly hear her muffled voice, I couldn't understand what she was saying. In sacrificing my ears for a brief time, I turned the volume all the way up and had her talk to me again. Nothing! I saw her lips move but no sound. Usually with standard headphones, even if you turn the volume all the way up you can still hear external sounds. Even though I probably will never listen to music that loud it's nice to know that the ability is there.

With comfort being another characteristic I focused on, I wanted to make sure the closed headphones I bought could be worn for more than an hour at a time, though this won't always be the case. Other reviews for other closed headphones talked about them being too tight or hurting when people wore them. So I wanted to make sure that wasn't the case. These are not tight at all, but at the same time they do a good job of staying on my head. The ear pads are a soft velvet-like material, not leather or rubber, and they cover my whole ear. I'm assuming this is the obvious reason why my ears get slightly warm when I wear them. I have to shift the headphones slightly to the front to get my ears a breather from time to time, haha. It's not totally uncomfortable, but it is noticeable, for me at least. The inner strap is a piece of leather with a strip of nylon running through it. It actually stretches so it "auto-adjusts" to your head. The ear pads are somewhat loose also, allowing free rotational movement, to some degree. It kind of has that about-to-break-off feeling. But I'm assuming this is also intended as "auto-adjust" for people with varying head shapes.

Another thing I was looking for, that I didn't think about, was ipod/mp3 player compatibility. With some higher end headphones, I guess you need an amp to use them to their full potential, from what I read. Others suck up battery life. These avoid both of those worries, so far in regards to the battery aspect. I actually found these on another website that listed these under that specific category, then came to Amazon and found them here. These even come with a jack adapter to go from the standard 3.5mm (ipod, mp3 players, etc.) jack to the 6.35mm counterpart (home theater systems, DJ equipment, etc).

The overall matieral is a seemingly sturdy plastic, making the headphones very lighweight. The cord is close to, if not, 8 feet long from the tip of the jack to the headphone! I think that's long enough for anyone, haha. The overall size is acceptable and reasonable for these headphones. I actually thought they were going to be bulkier/bigger, which is a plus. They have a very sleek yet simple look to them so you don't have to worry about looking funny when you wear these, if that is a concern.

Overall, these headphones greatly, if not somewhat, exceed their value. I would definitely recommend these to any of you looking for headphones with the same criteria I had. You will not be disappointed, unless you get a defective set. In which case these have a two year warranty from the manufacturer. I know this was a long review but I think those that research products in a similiar manner will appreciate this. Thanks for hearing me out. I'll post an update sometime in the future on the consistency of the sound quality.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love these little headphones, December 13, 2009

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agnostic - See all my reviews

This review is from: beyerdynamic DT 235 Headphone - Black (Electronics)

At this price point, these might be my favorite headphones. Great sound, good comfort. I'm not sure why they don't get more attention than they do. I use them all the time, and have many other pairs to choose from. The only potential drawback is that they have a rather long cord, which does not bother me and is not a deal-breaker, but I feel like I have to say something in the nature of constructive criticism. Of course, if you are using them from your computer, that would be a plus. They have made a real beyerdynamic fan out of me.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best cheap headphone out there, December 10, 2010

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Mortone "Mortone" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: beyerdynamic DT 235 Headphone - Black (Electronics)

Bothered by in-your-ear headphones, but need the isolation - this is the headphone for you. The sound is exceptional, and amazing for one at such a low price. The sound is good as my old Grado SR6O, a touch more analytical, and they feel better made. The sound is clear, and detailed without being harsh, or too grainy at the extreme high end. Bass is tight, and it is there to fill out the sound, but not as an event in itself. These phones are good enough to inform you of the shortcoming of your music source, so if you are not using wav, loss-less, or high rate MP3 the sound may not be wonderful, or as full.

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