beyerdynamic DT 660 Premium Headphones

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8.5 inches ; 1.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Y03A3A
• Item model number: DT 660
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 27, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

As a closed-style headphone, the beyerdynamic DT 660 attenuates ambient noise so effectively that outside distractions are almost completely blocked out. As a result, wearers can enjoy their favorite music in noisy surroundings such as city buses or noisy cafes. More importantly, the DT 660's extremely strong neodymium magnet system offers a detailed audio reproduction and powerful bass response, making it suitable for soul, funk, hip-hop, house, rock, techno, and more. The headphones also offer computer-calculated 90-degree swiveling ear cups for precision sound, along with a rugged headband and soft replaceable ear pads for all-day comfort. And as a bonus, the headphones fold up into a compact footprint, making them easy to store and transport. Other details include 32-ohm impedance, a single-sided 3-meter connecting cable, a gold-plated 1/8-inch stereo jack plug, and a 1/4-inch adapter. The DT 660s, which weigh 12.3 ounces, carry a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sound quality, comfortable, just the right price, January 2, 2010

By	J. Lewis (Somerville, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I've tried some of the higher-end Beyerdynamic headphones, like the DT 880, and they do sound amazing. They're certainly better than these 660s, but they're also quite a bit more expensive. For me, these headphones are the right combination of sound quality and price. It was also important to me that these are closed-back, as I need to use them in situations where I want minimal sound leaking into my surroundings. Despite their size, they also feel very light on my head.

I have compared these extensively to a couple other different headphones. First, the Sennheiser HD 280 are much tighter-fitting and are therefore much better at ambient sound attenuation, although the sound quality of the Sennheisers probably isn't as good. Second, I bought these Beyerdynamics at the same time as a pair of Sony V6s. For the price (<$100), these Sony headphones are amazing. They're very comfortable (especially with the upgraded Beyerdynamic ear pads), compact, and sound very natural. I use my 660 for home listening, and my V6 at my desk at work where things get tossed around a bit more.

Finally, I should point out that I bought these 660s for about $135, which looks like a great deal considering the current price. If you're already thinking of paying in the neighborhood of $200 for these, then you should consider laying out a bit more for either the DT 770 (also closed-back) or DT 880 (open-back) models.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good headphones, January 11, 2009

By	E. Stevens "Ed" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Sound quality is great. I use these with my Ipod and Sony mp3 Players, I just needed a booster to get the volume I like Now the sound quality is REALLY great.I have several high end headphone sets,Bose,Sennheiser etc. These are studio quality for a great price. For sure well worth the cost.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not to my liking.., June 7, 2009

By	S. Gray (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Beyer make good headphones.

These were just ridiculously midrange with not much bass. Treble ok but I had to turn up to hear the his and lo s which made them uncomfortably loud in the mids!

Feel super comfortable tho but I work in sound so I just didnt feel comfortable having them as a replacement hdph...

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