With the constant flux of new and improved headphones, it’s not often that I get to revisit an older model.  And yet, today I’m playing around with the Beyerdynamic DT 250 – first released back in 2004 (!) and competitively priced at $199.  But can a 13 year-old headphone even compete with today’s models?

Note: for this review, I will be specifically testing and referring to the DT 250 80 ohm version.  

The DT 250 doesn’t boast a lot of accessories.  With just a headphone cable and a 1/4” stereo adapter, it’s obvious that this headphone follows a very utilitarian aesthetic.  Originally designed for studio and broadcast use, this headphone utilizes plenty of plastic and some aluminum, too.

Overall the build is sturdy, and the basic pleather padding still offers a surprising level of comfort.
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