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beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO
Neutral-leaning frequency response isn't limited to the studio
Overall Rating & value for money
7.3/ 10
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A 7.3 puts its overall rating in the top third of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 64 we've cataloged.
9/ 10
9
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A 9 puts its value for money in the top 10% of on-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 16 of the 64 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Weight
317 gAbove average317 g
6 g328 g
above average for on-ear headphones — based on 55 of 64 we've cataloged.
Design
- Weight
- 317 g
- Color Options
- Black
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Metal, plastic
- Material Ear Cups
- Leatherette
- Material Headband
- Metal with soft material underside
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired 3.5mm
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended, 2.5mm balanced
- USB Charging
- No
Microphone
- Microphone
- No
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Frequency Response
- 5-35000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 35000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 5 Hz
- Impedance
- 34 Ω
Battery
- Battery
- No
Features
- Auto Pause
- No
- Inline Controls
- No
- Touch Controls
- No
SoundGuys review
Comfort & fit6.5
Connectivity6.5
Design8.9
Portability7.0
Features5.0
Value9.0
The verdict
A cross between studio and consumer headphones, the DT 240 PRO are a worthwhile investment.
✓Liked: Loud, Comfortable and compact, Good for studio and daily use, Replaceable parts
✕Could be better: Useless cloth pouch, Sound resonates through cable, Hybrid design falls short
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