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Description

Step up your recording game with the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones, a staple in studios worldwide renowned for their outstanding noise isolation and superior comfort. Whether you're in a bustling studio or a quiet home setup, these headphones ensure you hear every detail of your mix without distraction. The DT-100's closed-back, circumaural design effectively seals out ambient noise, allowing you to focus solely on your music.

Designed for the discerning professional, the DT-100 offers a frequency range of 30 Hz to 20 kHz, delivering a balanced and accurate sound profile. The headphones come equipped with a robust and detachable cable, ensuring longevity and easy replacement. With a sound pressure level of 94 dB and an impedance of 400 Ohm, these headphones are built to handle high-volume monitoring while maintaining clarity and precision.

Comfort is key during those long studio sessions, and the Beyerdynamic DT-100 doesn't disappoint. The soft "Softskin" ear cushions and replaceable head pads provide a snug fit with minimal pressure, allowing you to wear them for hours without fatigue. These components are also easy to clean and replace, ensuring your headphones stay in top condition for years to come.

Key Features:

  • Closed-back, circumaural design for exceptional noise isolation
  • Dynamic headphones with a frequency range of 30 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Impedance: 400 Ohm
  • Sound pressure level: 94 dB
  • Detachable cable for flexibility and easy replacement
  • Soft, replaceable ear and head cushions for extended comfort
  • Includes a 3.15 m connection cable with a 6.3 mm stereo plug

Owner's manual

Beyerdynamic DT-100 User Manual

Product specs

Available since June 2005
Design Over-Ear
System Closed Back
Impedance 400 Ohms
Frequency range 30 Hz – 20000 Hz
Adaptor No
Replaceable Cable Yes
Colour Black
Max. SPL 94 dB
Type Of Connector Jack
Weight 343 g

FAQs

Are the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones suitable for studio monitoring?

Yes, the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones are designed for studio monitoring with their closed-back design providing good isolation, making them ideal for tracking and recording environments.

What is the impedance of the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones?

The Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones have an impedance of 400 Ohms, which means they are best used with professional audio equipment that can provide adequate power.

Can I replace the cable on the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones?

Yes, the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones feature a replaceable cable, allowing for easy maintenance and extended product life.

What is the frequency response of the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones?

The Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones have a frequency range of 30 Hz to 20,000 Hz, providing a balanced sound suitable for monitoring purposes.

How comfortable are the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones for long sessions?

The Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones are designed with over-ear cups that offer comfort for extended use, though individual comfort may vary depending on personal preference and head size.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Extremely comfortable for long hours of use

  • Excellent sound isolation, perfect for noisy environments

  • Industry standard for professional recording studios

  • Perfect for mastering with brutally honest sound

  • Reliable with plenty of spare parts available

  • Ideal for recording vocals and practicing instruments without distractions

CONS

  • Lacks sparkle and bass response compared to newer models

  • Large and heavy, though comfort improves over time

  • Old-fashioned sound profile may not suit everyone's taste

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Beyerdynamic DT-100.

Build quality

  • DT100s are described as nearly indestructible and easily serviceable, with parts being inexpensive and widely available.

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Comparisons

  • DT100s lack resolution compared to DT150s, which are identical in build but offer better sound quality.

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  • Users often prefer the DT770s over the DT100s and DT150s for comfort and isolation, suggesting DT770s as a potential upgrade for studio environments.

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Use cases and applications

  • While DT100s are commonly used for tracking due to their excellent sound isolation, they are not favored for mixing due to poor sound quality.

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  • Despite their robustness, some users report that DT100s' isolation isn't effective enough to prevent bleed at higher click levels during recording sessions.

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User experience

  • Owners find that if a mix sounds good on DT100s, it will likely translate well on other systems due to their challenging frequency response.

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Setup and maintenance

  • While genuine Beyerdynamic spare parts are available, they are costly. Some owners consider clone parts as a potential alternative for repairs.

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vladsuppish

LEGEND in your ears

Many controversial things has been said about 'em, this white ubiquity of old professional recording studios, this little brother-in-law of Yamaha NT-10, etc. Found them large and heavy at first, but unexpectedly light and comfortable later, brutally honest, excellent sound isolation, somewhat masochistic for music listening, but nearly perfect for mastering needs, maybe with a little old-fashioned absence of extra presence and bass, but that is matter of taste really. And after endless hours of raw oscillator noise my ears and head are fine with them. Danke schön!

transquanta

Used for my keyboard and vocal recording.

I use this set of headphones mainly for recording vocals and for practice with my keyboard, as they are closed back its harder for people to distract me while doing my thing!

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See how David Gilmour uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

David Gilmour

Guitarist

Pink Floyd

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Verified via Photo

This photo shows Mr. David Gilmour wearing these headphones.

See how Paul McCartney uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Paul McCartney

Singer, Bassist

The Beatles

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Verified via Hog Hill Mill Blog

Paul McCartney is mentioned in the Hog Hill Mill Blog as using Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones.

See how Roger Waters uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Roger Waters

Singer, Guitarist

Pink Floyd

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Verified via Watersish

Roger Waters used these headphones on stage during the Wall Live tour (1980-1981) and can be seen wearing them at 0:48 in the music video for Sunset Strip

See how Björk uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Björk

Singer, Keyboardist

The Sugarcubes

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Verified via YouTube

These headphones can be seen as part of Björk's home studio in Spain in this video at 30:26, 42:00 and so on.

See how Squarepusher uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Squarepusher

Bassist, Music Producer

Squarepusher & AFX

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Verified via Photo

This rare picture shows Tom Jenkinson actually DJing. His headphones appear to be the Beyerdynamic DT-100, especially when compared to this picture, which shows the item with a cable connection pretty similar to the one seen in the source picture.

See how Lil Wayne uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Lil Wayne

Rapper

Young Money

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Verified via YouTube

He is using them in the making of "She Will".

See how Simon Phillips uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Simon Phillips

Drummer, Composer

Judas Priest

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Verified via Beyerdynamic

Renowned drummer Simon Phillips uses the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones, as detailed on Beyerdynamic's official website.

See how Paul Epworth uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Paul Epworth

Keyboardist

Band Aid 30

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Verified via Miloco

According to the "equipment list" found on Church Studios, owned by Epworth, one of the things listed are Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones.

See how Benjamin Kowalewicz uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Benjamin Kowalewicz

Singer, Rapper

Billy Talent

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Verified via YouTube

The Beyerdynamic DT-100 can be seen on this acoustic performance of the song "lies". You can clearly see, that Ben is using the Headphone.

See how Eric Burdon uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Eric Burdon

Singer

War

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Verified

Used while tracking at least two replacement vocals for Ark, as recalled by mix engineer Nic Briscoe in this interview from The Nic of Time #5.

Eric Burden [sic] came in once and replaced two vocals, I think, on “Loose Change” and “Trying to Get to You.” I know we used a Neumann U87 microphone and BeyerDyamnic DT100 headphones — I can still see him in my mind’s eye: He had a very bright Paisley shirt on.

He was very monosyllabic with me. He just came in, listened to the tracks whilst I set up the headphone mix, and then he sang the songs. It took just a few hours. Then he left. Hardly any practice runs or drop-ins (repairs on something just recorded), just a couple of straight takes, and choose the best one after.

For me, this was a relief, for two reasons. Firstly, there were hardly any completely empty tracks available on the twenty-four-track, two-inch master tapes. Secondly, some lead vocal sessions, just on one song, could last days.

See how Alexander Metzger uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Alexander Metzger

Music Producer

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Verified via Photo

Alexander Metzger, also known as Alex Butcher (affiliated with World of Intros, Vengeance Sound, and Refx), is shown using the Beyerdynamic DT-100 headphones in a cover photo on his Facebook profile.

See how Tose Proeski uses Beyerdynamic DT-100

Tose Proeski

Singer

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Verified via YouTube

The Singer can be seen using the headphones while performing.

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