I’ve been using the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro headphones, and they might just be the best option for semi-professional musicians

I’ve spent the last week using the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro studio headphones for everything from detailed listening to guitar practice. And after some very focused listening, I’m very much impressed... and I didn't think I would be saying that.

For someone like me who likes to be able to hear the finer details in music, they're an absolute dream. And on top of that, they have a compact design, so I can store them easily and take them with me anywhere to still have access to professional sound.

Are these going to be the best headphones of 2026? I'm determined to find out.

Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro: $159 at Beyerdynamic

The Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro headphones are studio headphones designed to allow you to hear the more intricate details in your music. They are comfortable yet compact headphones that are super lightweight and easy to take with you anywhere. The balanced sound profile is best suited for detailed listening with no bells or whistles, but even my favorite pop songs sound amazing when listening with these.

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A musician's best friend

I've been a guitarist since I was six years old, and that's inspired me to constantly look out for the best ways to listen to and play my music.

When I was younger, playing with my guitar plugged into my Fender amplifier, I thought I was getting the best sound I could, but in reality, a lot of the detail was getting lost. Then I discovered studio headphones, and that changed the game.

With the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pro headphones, I have been able to get the most detailed sound possible, no matter where I am. I can even stand and move around while playing because the cable is coiled and can stretch when needed.

Because there’s nothing added to the sound profile of these headphones, I’m able to hear the specific tones and differences in each of my four guitars. Playing with them on has been so much fun and reminds me of how beautiful the nuances between notes can sound when listened to in extreme detail.

Get to know your favorite songs

If you're used to using budget closed-back headphones, studio headphones will have your mind reeling more intensely than the Conformity Gate theories. I've often asked myself, ‘Could I hear that breath before?’, or ‘Since when did this song have a bassline there?’ It's those types of details that are so easily missed.

My favorite genre to listen to with these has to be synth pop. I’ve been really enjoying this genre recently, with music from the likes of Djo and Charli xcx’s Chains of Love, but these headphones let me listen to these tracks in a whole new way.

Every audiophile needs a pair of studio headphones to fully appreciate the layers of their music, and the Beyerdynamic DT 270 Pros are an excellent entry option.

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