After four decades of studio domination, Beyerdynamic isn’t just doubling down—it’s locking it in. The DT 770 PRO X, originally a 2024 centennial nod to the company’s engineering legacy, is now a permanent part of the lineup. Same unmistakable voicing, same bulletproof build, same velour ear pads that feel like a Barian spa for your head. If it had a passport, it would be covered in coffee stains and mastering notes.
But here’s the twist: Beyerdynamic has just been acquired by Cosonic, a massive Chinese OEM known for building some of the best-selling TWS earbuds on the planet—for brands we’re definitely not allowed to mention. Let’s just say if you’ve ever tapped to pause, they’ve probably built it. Naturally, some corners of the internet are lighting up with panic, but this isn’t a hostile takeover—it’s a strategic move to scale, not swap out the German DNA. And no, we’re not mentioning the war.
You can still mix a film score, track an angry punk record, or do voiceover work in a basement with these on your head. And now, you can rest easy knowing they’re not going anywhere—except maybe deeper into global production.
DT 770 PRO X vs. DT 770 PRO vs. DT 700 PRO X
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X isn’t just a rehash of an old classic—it’s a modern remix that keeps the soul of the original while tightening up everything that counts. For $199, it bridges the gap between the long-standing DT 770 PRO workhorse and the pricier DT 700 PRO X, offering updated tech and ergonomics without losing the neutral, reliable tuning engineers swear by.
At its core, the PRO X brings the same rugged, closed-back design and circumaural fit that made its predecessors studio staples. But it steps into 2025 with some real upgrades: a detachable Mini-XLR cable for modularity, STELLAR.45 drivers that extend the frequency response to 40kHz, and a lightened clamping force paired with a redesigned headband and velour ear pads that won’t make your skull feel like it’s in a vise.
Electrically, the DT 770 PRO X is a sweet spot. With a 48-ohm impedance, it’s far more versatile than the original’s multiple variants (32/80/250 ohm), making it equally at home plugged into a USB-C dongle DAC or a desktop interface. And while it doesn’t quite hit the DT 700 PRO X’s 114 dB SPL @1V, it still delivers plenty of volume and headroom with a cleaner, tighter THD spec than the legacy DT 770 PRO (