beyerdynamic DT 100 Studio Headset - 400 Ohm - Black

Product Information

The Mids. is very defined and is the star or highlight of the DT100, vocals shines, in detail and clarity. This is really the real selling point for this i.e.m. Evanescence – Bring me to life (01:18-01:35), more relaxing and non-fatiguing on the DT100 and also a bit more natural sounding due to the timbre and tonality.

Despite that it has an elevated bass response, it relatively stays clean and assuredly well-controlled in the audio frequency spectrum as I don't perceive any some sort of bass bleed towards mids. Soundwise, the DT770s don't display any of the boxy characteristics of earlier closed models and they present the mid and high frequencies extremely clearly, responding well to dynamic transients. Similarly, the low end doesn't disappoint, with more than adequate low‑frequency extension and a good balance between the bass and the mid/high part of the spectrum. The nominal SPL is around 96dB, with 100mW of power equating to 116dB. A typical safe monitoring level for moderate periods is around 90dB. Mids: Hiroyuki Sawano – OldToday (01:25-01:52), Instrument tonality are very similar but a bit better on the DT100. Vocals are a bit more forward and has better tonality on the DT200 and is cleaner. Hiroyuki Sawano – Scapegoat (00:57-01:17), better vocal/instrument tonality on the DT100 and timbre. Hiroyuki Sawano – Scapegoat (00:57-01:17), better instrument/vocal tonality on the DT100, but cleaner and more detailed on the DT200.

Reviews

Substantially, it has an above average dimension in width, a more emphasis on depth reach and a decent height on its perceived sound field , think of a medium size bar room. Metallica – fight fire with fire (01:11-01:52), similar speed and tightness but still cleaner on the DT100. Undoubtedly, this is one of the strengths of this IEM on how mids are very appealing to its listeners, its naturalness, with some added warmth, transparent and accurate tonal colour.

Technicalities: Shiro Sagisu – Hundred years war (02:24-02:57), soundstage, details, instrument separation and imaging are much better on the FH3. Mids/treble timbre is better on the DT100 while bass timbre is better on the FH3. Overall, the blending of instruments and vocals are harmoniously stellar to sound more in natural and musical side rather than to be more analytical. When I first got into home recording, I had a pair of Sennheiser studio headphones. I can’t remember the exact model, but it was the lower end of the range, but I was pleased as punch with them, because they were from a proper brand name like Sennheiser.Mid-bass: Metallica – fight fire with fire (01:11-01:52), quantity and speed is good but could be tighter and have better instrument separation because it is a bit bloated and texture could be better as well. The (02:55-03:01) section with the chopper is hearable but a bit bloated.

Anyway, I had been aware of the weightiness of the DT-100s in my hands, so I was perhaps a little apprehensive about putting that weight on my head – would it bother me? And honestly, it didn’t. It’s too comfortable. It’s like putting your head inside a pillow. A really weird pillow. Capable of handling very high SPL Rugged, easy serviceable construction as all parts are replaceable Single-sided, detachable cable Us musicians are an aesthetically-conscious bunch, so as I’m sure you appreciate, that was half of it! The DT100's bass is more presented in the audio spectrum on accentuated manner, well-precised, has a decent punchiness and has an agile transients. Mids: Very natural mids due to the timbre and tonality (especially with the male vocals). But female vocals are a bit too warm while it makes the male vocals are great. Balancing is pretty good but leans a bit towards male vocals.

Specifications

Everything sounded pretty well-balanced, and I could definitely hear everything that was coming through. Maybe the sound was just more refined than I was used to. It didn’t sound as bright and brash as cheaper headphones. Thanks to the soft circumaural ear pads and padded headband, the DT100's offer incredible levels of comfort. Hiroyuki Sawano – Pretenders (01:18-01:47), a bit more quantity on the DT100 and more textured. Tightness and speed are a bit better on the DT200 so it is cleaner on the DT200 but more fun and natural on the DT100.

Overall: The T180 Pro is very different from the DT100. While the DT100 is a warm bass-boosted neutral iem that sounds closer to a DD iem rather than BA. The T180 Pro is a n-shaped iem with more vocal focused sound. Although they both have a single BA, the DT100 is more technical and higher resolution. Overall: The FH3 has better resolution, technicalities and much better bass. But the DT100 is a better tuned iem, considering that it only has 1 BA and that timbre makes it overall a more natural sounding iem. Both are great though.

Hiroyuki Sawano – Crescent (02:07-02:26), not peaky at all and very non-fatiguing, very impressive.