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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) offers excellent sound quality and comfort, with strong noise isolation due to its closed-back design, making it suited for environments where you need to block out external sound. It's well-constructed, but the cable isn't detachable and it's not optimized for calls or gaming.
The EPOS PC38X, being slightly more expensive, excels in gaming and calls/meetings thanks to its open-back design which provides a wider soundstage and a high-quality microphone. It scores highly for comfort and sound quality but has low noise isolation, so it's not ideal for noisy environments. If gaming and clear communication are top priorities, the EPOS PC38X is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm)
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has no clear advantages over the EPOS PC38X.
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
Best in class for music
Best in class for phone calls
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6/10
9.5/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good.
Gaming
6.5/10
10.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.8/10
10.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9/10
7.9/10
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is poor.
TV and Video
8.2/10
9.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is very good.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Cost
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The Beyerdynamic 770 Pro (80 ohm) has a price of $170 and the EPOS PC38X costs $275.
"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."
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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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.
About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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