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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Antlion Kimura Duo are suitable if you strive for a balance between gaming and music listening, with good mic quality and the flexibility of a detachable cable, which is convenient for portability and replacement. Meanwhile, the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro are excellent for an immersive listening experience with superior sound quality, but their larger over-ear design may limit portability. They don't include a built-in microphone for calls, which might be a crucial factor if you need to communicate while using them. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
8.0/10
8.6/10
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) and Antlion Kimura Duo are both very good for music, though the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is somewhat better.
Gaming
8.5/10
6.5/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
3.8/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) are both poor for phone calls, though the Antlion Kimura Duo is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
5.9/10
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) and Antlion Kimura Duo are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is somewhat better.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has very good build quality.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) to be very good for TV and video, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
6.0/10
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) are both only fair for noise reduction.
Cost
$150
$150
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) costs $150.
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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Antlion Kimura Duo aren’t packed with features, but the ones they offer, work incredibly well. Especially the boom mic delivers very clean call quality with no distortion. If you explicitly look for gaming in-ear monitors with a reliable microphone, Antlion Kimura Duo are your best option."
"Altogether, when you consider its accessible price tag, the performance, the build, and its outstanding comfort, I think that the DT770 Pro is fantastic option for anyone looking for a closed-back headphone in the sub-$1,000 range, and I can confidently give it a strong recommendation."
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About Antlion
Antlion Audio is an American company based in Oregon. Founded in 2011 by Jimmy Console, an engineer and physician, in order to create and offer better solutions for voice communication, specifically a microphone which could be used with any set of headphones which materialized in the very popular ModMic. The company has since expanded to include a wide variety of wired and wireless products.
About Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic is a German, family-owned, century-old, audio system manufacturer. They produce a wide array of professional-quality products such as microphones, aviation headsets, conference systems and headphones. The company has served as the main provider of audio equipment for German entertainment events like tours by the Beatles and Elton John and even government entities like the German Parliament.
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