Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro review

I think at this point you’d be forgiven for calling me a Beyerdynamic super-fan — and I don’t exactly try to hide it. From their headphones to open-earbuds, I can reach for a pair and rest assured that I’m getting detailed sound at an affordable price. The Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones are no exception.

These headphones have a sleek and professional-looking design, and despite offering no ANC, there’s some passive noise cancellation thanks to the thick, padded ear cushions. The ear cups also swivel, and the headband is adjustable to get the best positioning possible. I could also hear amazing detail in more stripped-back tracks.

However, in heavily layered songs, the high end was lost a little for me, and as with all on-ear headphones, they can get uncomfortable after a while. If you would like to find out more, keep reading this full Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro review.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro review: Specs

Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro review: Price & availability

The Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones are available for $149 on the Beyerdynamic website, and £99 on Amazon in the U.K. Beyerdynamic doesn’t ship directly to the U.K., so you need to buy the headphones from a third-party retailer. These headphones are only available in black.

They’re a little bit cheaper than the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro headphones in the U.S., where they are priced at $159. I tested the DT 270 Pro at the beginning of the year and absolutely loved them for music practice in particular. I’d say the DT 270 Pro sound replication is superior, but I much prefer the passive noise isolation and the comfort of the DT 275 Pros.

This style of headphone is very basic, but if you want something better suited to studio monitoring and long listening sessions, then you can look at the Rode NTH-50 headphones. These are a little cheaper at $109/£99, but have textured and detailed sound reproduction, making them ideal for making music, not just listening to it.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro review: Design

The Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones have a closed-back, on-ear design, which isn’t typically my go-to. I tend to steer clear of on-ear headphones because they can be a little uncomfortable to wear, but more on that later.

While they don’t have any ANC capabilities, the closed-back design naturally isolates passive noise from my surroundings. I found this nice in a chatty environment like the office. I’ve also tested the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro, and they don’t block out as much sound.

The DT 275 Pros look very sleek and professional, so I feel comfortable wearing them in most environments. The cans come with a drawstring bag to protect them from dust when not in use.

Comfort

The headphones have swivel earcups, so I could position them where they were most comfortable, and I like the faux leather finish on the cups too. I found this more comfortable to wear for long periods than the plush earcup material of the DT 270 Pros, which became pretty warm after a few hours of wear. The headband of the DT 275 Pro headphones is padded and adjustable, so I was able to find the right fit.

Since these headphones have an on-ear design, they’re never going to be the most comfortable cans in the world. They exert a lot of pressure on your ears, so be prepared to slide one earcup off for a break now and again.

Connectivity

The Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones are passive headphones, but very easy to drive from a phone, laptop or computer. They use a 3.5mm jack cable that can be attached to a 1/4" adaptor. The 3.5mm jack can be plugged into the left or right earcup and twists to lock into place, so I was never worried about accidentally tugging it free.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro review: Sound quality

For testing, I listened to the headphones using the 3.5mm jack cable and Qobuz, which we think is the best music streaming service for audiophiles.

The sound profile of the Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones is a little strange. At first, I noticed the driving bass, which I could feel pulsing against my ears — it’s very powerful. Unfortunately, that can mean frequencies toward the top end of the range, like cymbals and breathy vocal details, are drowned out or have to battle with the lower frequencies. But when the bass is stripped away for a vocal-heavy, acoustic track, the sound is detailed and refined.

A perfect example of that stripped-back track is Over Country by Lizzie McAlpine. Her breathy vocals are glassy, and the whole track is delicate and balanced. Since the bass is less prominent in the track, the DT 275 Pro let details shine through, and I could hear every movement over the frets along the neck of the guitar. The pared-back bass simply added more dimension rather than overrunning the track.

More bass-heavy tracks became too much for the DT 275 Pros. When listening to Safe and Sound from Capital Cities, the cymbals were completely lost, and other details started to disappear. The rest of the main instruments, like guitar and drums, sounded fine, as they have enough body to hold their own against the pulsing bass. Ultimately, for a bassy song like this, it’s no great loss, but it shows how the low end can quickly take over through these cans.

I finally listened to Witches by Alice Phoebe Lou, which is an upbeat, groovy track with delicate vocals. This is another track the headphones worked well with, as there wasn’t too much going on and I could hear a lot of dimension in the song. Instruments in the mid-range were clear throughout, and it wasn't too bassy.

But overall, the headphones sound good. The sound quality isn’t something to complain about in general, but the bass can be overwhelming depending on the genre.

These headphones perform best with speech. They’re designed to be used with a filming rig, so when testing the speech replication, I listened to a few audiobooks and watched some TV, and all of the speech was clear with perfect diction.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro review: Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones are another win for the audio brand. They put an impressive amount of music detail into a sleek and comfortable package. The adjustable headband and swivel earcups mean you can adjust the headphones to suit you. There’s also some passive noise cancellation, which isn’t typical in studio headphones, but the padding and closed-back style make it possible here.

While they’re mostly comfortable, the on-ear design won’t be for everyone as it puts a lot of pressure on the ears. And even though they replicate acoustic tracks well, they can struggle with heavily layered songs

Ultimately, these are a great choice for casual monitoring or video editing, but for more accuracy in music production, I would recommend the 270 version of these cans.