beyerdynamic DT-790

Worlds best computer headset? But what a pain to terminate it yourself...

Having used the DT770 as computer/audio headphone for years I saw Beyerdynamic offered one with a mic. Mic use-case is mostly Skype but I also want the option using them at my friends studio. At first glance the DT797 seems the more obvious choice since it comes terminated with XLR/stereo-plug. However, the DT797 uses the 250ohm drivers which means a headphone amp is required and the mic needs phantom power. Obviously you can get that stuff ... Show Morehooked to a computer, but that means you can't really use it with a laptop when on the go. So the 80ohm and dynamic mic is simply the most convenient for computers/portability. Question is how to terminate it properly. As mentioned earlier the pre-terminated 4-pin XLR is only mono-sound. I ended up terminating with 6-pin XLR -> Breakout cable 2xXLR -> XLR->Phono adapter. Maybe just going XLR+stereo-plug for the headphone would have made more sense but this allows for the use of long XLR cables as extension and those are everywhere in studio environments. Beyerdynamic should be wise and make a version of this with just 2x stereo plug termination. It would be new standard for computer enthusiasts/audiophiles worldwide. Also needs velour-pads (sold separately).Show Less

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