Description

This is a modified pair of Beyerdynamic DT880 Edition 600Ohms studio headphones, complete with dampened ear cups, mass loaded drivers, a 4-pin mini-XLR socket, and one of our custom ultra-low capacitance cables for balanced input and a modified stock cable for unbalanced stereo input.

DT880 Compatible with:

• PonoPlayer
• XLR
• A&K
• Onkyo
• Sony PHA-3

All of our modified headphones are made to order. They will take between 2 and 4 weeks to make, then you will receive an email once they have been dispatched.

DT880 Modifications

The modifications to the drivers and ear cups provide extended detail and control in the bass. This matches the already crisp mids and highs. The 4-pin socket allows the cable to be detached, so it’s easier to use the headphones with different sources. This also makes them more portable and easy to store. We also change the wire around the headband that takes signal to the right ear cup. It is replaced with paracord covered litz wire. This matches our custom cables and provides a lower capacitance for better timing and sound.

The Cable

This pair comes with one of our audiophile grade, ultra-low capacitance cables with a mini-XLR at one end and a jack type and size of your choice at the other. This audiophile cable is made of four wire cores that are wrapped in paracord. Each core is made of 84 strands of individually insulated copper wire. This gives a lower resistance than most OFC cables (so less insertion loss). The resistance for this cable varies depending on length and connector type, but is typically 7.5-40pF up to lengths of 2m. We have a range of colours that the cable can be made from as seen in the paracord list photo.

In addition to the balanced litz wire cable, we modify the stock cable with a 4-pin XLR, so the headphones can still be used out of the box on traditional 3.5mm or 6.35mm stereo equipment. This is cable is only included in the balanced version.

Please note that this listing only includes balanced connectors. If you need single ended connectors such as a 3.5mm or a 6.35mm then please take a look at our unbalanced listing: Link
If you are unsure as to what a balanced connection is then please refer to this guide

We also offer additional upgrades for the DT880:

Comfort Suppport Strap:

A support strap to spread the weight of the headphones over a larger area and take the pressure off the top of your head. It also replaces the original shoulder pieces that house the slider mechanism which is a weak point on this range. So if you find the original head pad creates a hot spot at the top of your head this is ideal but also, if your head pad is warn out or the shoulders have cracked, this will fix those issues as well for a sensible price

Microphonics Killer:

If you are sick of the noise transmitted by the cable to your ear when the cable rubs on your clothes… This it is bit of kit you need. It looks simple but took a fair amount of design to get it to work effectively. Firstly it brings the cable forward so it is not rubbing on your shoulder any more, but more importantly it damps the vibrations coming throught the cable which massively reduces the annoying microphonics sound.

Customer service and warranty

We know that you are paying a premium for our headphones. Which is why we make our headphones durable and reliable. But in the unlikely event that you do have an issue with them, please get in contact with us. We are happy to help you. We offer a full 2 year ‘return to base’ warranty, and we keep all spare parts in stock, so that we can also send replacement parts if necessary. Outside of the warranty period we still offer repairs on all our products for a fair price.</p>

International orders

Close to 70% of our customers are outside of the UK, so we have a lot of experience with international orders and worldwide shipping. All packages over £50 have a form of international tracking.

– European packages normally take 4-6 days.
– US, AUS and Canada packages normally take 7-10 Days.
– Packages sent to the rest of the world can vary depending on local postal services.<br />- Packages shipping outside of the EU may be delayed in customs, but the tracking system should keep you updated of its progress.

(For customers outside of the UK only) Unfortunately, customs duties and fees may be charged when ordering from outside of the UK. This is outside of our control. we are NOT responsible for import duties. We will NOT write false information on a customs document in order to lower fees. All items have the UK tax removed and this will need to be paid by yourself when your item arrives at your local customs office. For a smoother process, please buy from our eBay store where VAT is paid at the same time: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/customcans