Head-to-head comparison
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) vs Electro-Voice RE20
Two of the equipment tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm)
Pros
- Velour pads stay comfortable for hours
- Wide soundstage for closed-back
- Very durable construction
Watch-outs
- Non-detachable cable on most variants
- Treble peak is hot for some ears
- 80-ohm drives loud, 250-ohm needs amp
Electro-Voice RE20
Pros
- Minimal proximity effect (Variable-D)
- Broadcast-grade tone, used at major stations
- Built to last decades
Watch-outs
- $399-$499 puts it out of starter range
- 309A shock mount sold separately
- Needs ~60dB clean gain (Cloudlifter often helps)
Which one should you pick?
Pick Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) if
You’re building around . The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 80 ohm is the industry-default closed-back studio headphone, around $150. Velour pads stay comfortable for hours, wide soundstage for closed-back, very durable.
Pick Electro-Voice RE20 if
You’re building around . The RE20 is the broadcast-industry standard for a reason — Variable-D pattern means proximity effect stays minimal even when you move close. Currently around $399-$499 at major retailers.
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Frequently asked
What does Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) do better than Electro-Voice RE20?
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm)'s standout is "Velour pads stay comfortable for hours". Electro-Voice RE20 doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Minimal proximity effect (Variable-D)" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm); if the second does, pick Electro-Voice RE20.
What are the trade-offs?
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm): non-detachable cable on most variants. Electro-Voice RE20: $399-$499 puts it out of starter range. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) and Electro-Voice RE20 together?
Both are equipment tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) for one show or episode type and Electro-Voice RE20 for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.