beyerdynamic DTX 20 Trendline In Ear Headphones
- 12 to 22,000 Hz frequency range
- 32-ohm impedance
- 1.2-meter cable
- Open design earbud
- Dynamic styling and highly portable
beyerdynamic DTX 20 Trendline In Ear Headphones
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- Publisher: Beyerdynamic
- Label: Beyerdynamic
- Studio: Beyerdynamic
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Summary: Great IEMs 2008-11-04
Comment: While only having experienced cheaper IEMs and only having those cheaper IEMs to compare with, the DTX50 is very clear and rich sounding IEMs. One noticeable difference is that the opening where the silicone head goes is bigger than those of say the popular Sony MDR series headphones and the V-moda headphones. This would mean that these IEMs would not be recommended for those who have smaller ears. My GF tried them on, and was unable to keep them in her ear long because it was hurting her, even with the smallest ear pads.
With that said, proper fitment is crucial for good isolation and sound. When properly fit, the lows are strong, not over powering, and are crisp. The mids and highs are good, not great. The mids are not very clear, while the highs are clear, but not loud. Note that while testing these IEMs, I used an iAudio 7, with a flat EQ, BBE at one with MP3 enhance set to 1. The headphones sounded very good, but still lacked some definition in the mids and highs.
I did find it strange that behind the driver the earphones stick out a bit from your ears. This might cause discomfort or even the inability to lie on the side of your head say if you were in bed or on the lying on the couch. I snowboard, and do not plan on taking these IEMs because of how much they stick out. I have also noticed they produce a good amount of wind noise when walking with these earphones in.
I like these headphones, but think/believe there are others better out there for the same amount of money. While the lower end is strong, the mids and highs do lack definiition. I would compare these with the Sony ex51's; where the DTX50's are all around better, but only by a few steps. With proper fit, these IEMs sound good and will open you up to new sounds.
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Summary: Excellent quality at this price point 2008-10-27
Comment: I have tried earphones by Sony, Etymotic, and Shure and I am stunned by the quality these Beyerdynamic earphones provide. I am using them with a creative Zen W mp3 player. I recommend them highly at this price point.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: There are better choices, but not a bad headphone. 2008-09-18
Comment: This is my fifth different in-ear monitor headphone. My first were the Sony EX71, then Etymotic ER-6, then Sennheiser CX-300, then the Q-Jays and the latest DTX 50. I can say without hesitation that these are the worst IEM out of all that I have tried for several reasons.
1. Fit. The silicon sleeves on the DTX 50 are thinner than the other headphones listed above. The plastic casing actually is wider than the silicon part about 3/8ths of an inch in. The casing will hit your inner ear when installed correctly. It hurts my ears after an hour and caused my ear to hurt the next day with moderate use.
2. Sound - The first thing you will notice is the boomy bass. It's not clean, and the midbase is exaggerated. It overpowers the midrange, which comes off as understated. The highs are nice, but not great. The imaging is on par, maybe slightly better than the Sony 71s, but nothing special. Overall, you have a sound quality is no better than the Sony 71s, and definitely below the Sennheiser, Etymotic and Q-Jays.
3. Price - $70?!? These headphones should cost $30. At that price, I would still not recommend them, but they would be worth considering if you listen to hip-hop/rap, as the high bass output might be desirable.
Bottom line - No matter your budget or music preference, there is another pair of headphones out there that are better for you. Most would be best served by the Sennheiser CX-300 as the sound to price ratio is exceptional.
UPDATE 10/02/08 - My primary pair of q-Jays needed to go in for repair, so i have been using these for a few weeks now and have grown to appreciate them. First, i didnt think that IEMs needed break in time, but the bass seems to have calmed down a bit. Either that or its not bothering me as much. It's still not clean sounding, but its not as bad as i made it out to be. Second, I was overly critical of the highs. They are still not on the same level as the q-Jays, but they arent bad... and are definately better than the Sony 71s. Possibly better than the CX-300s... i haven't found them to be harsh at all after some break in time. Overall, i would give these 3 stars if i could change the review, but for some reason, Amazon isn't letting me.
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Summary: Great headphones!! 2008-08-30
Comment: I bought these for half the list price. Even then, it is still very worth the $100 IMO. The bass is rather neutral, just a little deep, fast, and lean. It can be fun with genres like electronica. But where this headphone really shines is with things like jazz, where the soundstage(depth and breadth of sound) gives plenty rooms to all the instruments, and the excellent mids(for music that is) leads to great vocals. The highs are rather dry, but still detailed and extended, responsive, and bright.
Also, this headphone has EXCELLENT comfort. They are very light to hold and just as light on your head. But build quality is kind of on the light side. Not bad, per se, but just a little wobbly when holding the headphone. However, they do not give the impression that the DTX will break easily.
Over all, a great headphone!
(As a reference, this is a list of headphones I've owned, or had the chance to listen to for a few days: Grado SR 80, Beyerdynamic DT 770/80, DT 880, Equation Audio RP-22x, Sennheiser HD 555 and HD 280 pro. Hope that gives perspective to my review of the DTX's!)
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Absolutely Incredible 2008-04-26
Comment: These are the most incredible headphones I have owned (two pairs of Shures, Phillips, Sony, Skullcandy). Incredible sound at low volumes - classical and punk alike sounded awesome. The only drawback - very hard to fit. The "speaker" is quite large and the rubber earpieces are very thin - makes for a hard and somewhat uncomfortable fit, BUT these headphones ROCK.
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