AKG 702 vs DT770?

Avathar77 · 28 Jul 2017 at 11:57

Between AKG 702 or DT770, cant make up my mind.
Having moved the PC to my bedroom, I need something that does not leak too much sound. For general PC use which include Gaming, watching catch up TV episodes/Movies, listing to music ect, but I am by no means a pro.
What would be best out of the 2?

PapaLazaru · 28 Jul 2017 at 11:59

The 702's are open so will leak a lot more than the 770's.

Another to consider is the AKG K550 MK2 which is closed back and personally I found far superior to the DT770's for everything when I tried them both.

Marsman · 28 Jul 2017 at 12:33

I keep forgetting about the K550 as a good closed alternative to the DT770. Only slight issue is the K550 need a good seal, which is impossible to achieve for those who wear glasses.

Avathar77 · 28 Jul 2017 at 12:34

hmm have been reading review of the K550MK2, i wear glasses

danza · 28 Jul 2017 at 12:39

Sony MDR 1A.

Marsman · 28 Jul 2017 at 12:51

Above headphones are a good shout also. Not sure what they are like for gaming though.

nicknack35 · 28 Jul 2017 at 13:04

Have you thought about wireless the senn RS165's are a good shout for movies and tv and music not sure about gaming though movies and tv i use mine in the bedroom on a night when the Mrs is asleep and music. But during the day i walk around the house with mine on and listen to music i don't like been sat in one place all the time with headphones on. Plus they don't leak

Avathar77 · 28 Jul 2017 at 13:11

nicknack35 said:
Have you thought about wireless the senn RS165's are a good shout for movies and tv and music not sure about gaming though movies and tv i use mine in the bedroom on a night when the Mrs is asleep and music. But during the day i walk around the house with mine on and listen to music i don't like been sat in one place all the time with headphones on. Plus they don't leak

I didn't really like wireless headphones for some reason, but i did see a Steelseries Arctis 7 in the MM here for a moment.

wrenaudrey · 8 Aug 2017 at 18:42

DT990 would be my choice. It's open though.
For closed, pick the DT770.
I own both, and the 770 is boxed away somewhre now

GTiPUG · 16 Aug 2017 at 20:04

wrenaudrey said:
DT990 would be my choice. It's open though.
For closed, pick the DT770.
I own both, and the 770 is boxed away somewhre now

Just posted in another thread that I'm interested in making this switch. Got the DT770s now, everyone seems to rate the DT990s above them? What are the main differences?