In case you missed them, the over-ear Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro X were some of the best mid-range wired headphones we tested last year. We liked them so much, in fact, that we bestowed upon them a coveted What Hi-Fi? Award for their troubles.
Now, Beyerdynamic is bringing its considerable wired expertise to a more affordable end of the market with its new on-ears, the DT 275 Pro.
Conceived as a compact monitoring pair aimed at engineers, mixers, creators and DJs, the new cans house a set of 40mm dynamic drivers, combining "neutral sound tuning and long-wearing comfort" with a "lightweight, travel-friendly design".
Weighing in at 200g, the new on-ear cans feature faux leather ear pads and a flexible headband for improved comfort, even during extended wear. All of the cushion components can be replaced, too, meaning you won't have to part ways with your headphones as soon as they start to show signs of wear and tear.
While they don't feature active noise cancelling, the DT 275 Pro have been designed to offer "outstanding passive noise isolation" for professionals working in noisy studio environments.
According to Martin Stahl, director of Beyerdynamic's 'Pro' division: “The most common and costly mistakes happen when critical audio decisions have to be made in loud environments. The DT 275 Pro were designed to give creators and audio professionals the confidence to make critical monitoring decisions wherever their work takes them.”
Each pair of DT 275 Pro on-ears comes with a 1.5m locking cable with a 3.5mm jack, a 6.35mm adapter, and a drawstring carrying bag.
The DT 275 Pro are available for $150 / € 119 (further prices pending).
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