beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII

For professional-grade studio headphones, discerning producers need look no further than the beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII: These German-made over-ears keep both external noise out and music in, thanks to their closed-back design and excellent sound isolation. They are more than capable of reproducing the lowest bass frequencies and the highest trebles, although the newer model has actually reduced the treble slightly, making the headphones even more suitable for working on contemporary Pop and Rock productions. Two pairs of ear pads are included with the headphones, designed to provide different sound profiles – users can thus choose between bass boost or natural. Thanks to their new TESLA.45 drivers, the MKIIs are even better suited for use with smart devices and laptops. The beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII headphones come with a generous accessory package, including a 3m straight cable and a 5m coiled cable, both of which have gold-plated jacks, as do the two screw-in adapters also provided as standard. The headphones and all the extras can be safely stored and transported in the accompanying case.

A pair of beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII headphones will provide professionals – and practised amateurs – with a tool that gives them reliable insight into whatever audio material they are working with. Professional users will appreciate the fact that these headphones have no need to cheaply hype up individual frequency ranges. Owners of first-generation DT 1770s will quickly realise that the MKII version hews closely to the earlier model's familiar sound profile, with the exception of the slightly muted trebles; as such, there's no need for technical alternations in terms of sound input. The cables provided are eminently suitable for owners of small project studios, as well as for professional engineers in mid-sized control rooms.