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Beyerdynamic DT 250 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Beyerdynamic DT 250 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Beyerdynamic DT 250
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 73%
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 68%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Beyerdynamic DT 250

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

6.4

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
Beyerdynamic DT 250 has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Beyerdynamic
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
240 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 240 g, heavier than 57.6% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.5, higher clamp force than 55.3% of headphones and equal to 2.8% of headphones.
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Beyerdynamic DT 250 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 15 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (29 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    29 mm vs 44 mm
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 10.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    240 g vs 218 g
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 55.6% more expensive
    Beyerdynamic DT 250 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£140 vs £90).
    £140 vs £90
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    Beyerdynamic DT 250 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.14 vs 7.3).
    7.14 vs 7.27
  • 15 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (29 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    29 mm vs 44 mm
  • 10.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (240 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    240 g vs 218 g
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    55 mm vs 60 mm
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 21 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (1995 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    December 1995
    1995 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
MTTC
≈ estimated
10/11/2018
Hands-on review · long-term use and mixing
Verdict
Beyerdynamic DT 250 is strongly recommended for music production; the creator plans to keep and promote them.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

soundonsound.com
[No Date Provided]
Monitor review · Closed studio headphone
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 250 is a tonally accurate closed headphone with tight bass and good isolation, suited to early mixing and performers, though final mixes need monitors.
majorhifi.com
28/05/2017
Retro review · Closed-back studio
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 250 is an older closed-back with detailed, clean sound and strong depth, though its placement is weak and it benefits from an amp.
soundgale.com
18/02/2025
Hands-on test · Studio monitoring
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 250 is a balanced, natural monitor for both work and music, but its soundstage is only average in width and its treble is less detailed.
kopfhoerer.de
30/11/2015
Hands-on test · Neutral studio headphone
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 250 (80 Ohm) is a neutral studio headphone that sounds good in every setting and works well beyond the studio.
kopfhoerer.de
30/11/2015
Hands-on test · Analytical studio headphone
Verdict
The Beyerdynamic DT 250 (250 Ohm) is a linear, analytical headphone for musicians and live mixers, but its weak depth means studio mixes need other headphones.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Beyerdynamic DT 250

  • Neutral and accurate sound signature suitable for professional studio monitoring and mixing
  • Smooth treble performance without the aggressive brightness found in other Beyerdynamic models
  • Effective passive noise isolation due to a strong clamping force and closed-back design
  • Sturdy and robust build quality designed for professional and broadcast environments
  • High level of serviceability with many replaceable parts including the headband, drivers, and cable
  • Comfortable for extended use featuring soft velour ear pads
  • Single-sided, detachable coiled cable designed to prevent accidents

What customers don't like about Beyerdynamic DT 250

  • Audible channel imbalance reported by many users due to an unsealed cable connector
  • Strong clamping force and small ear cups can be uncomfortable for users with larger ears or glasses
  • Proprietary 7-pin cable connector makes finding third-party replacements difficult
  • Coiled cable is often described as excessively heavy and bulky
  • The 250-ohm version typically requires a dedicated amplifier to reach optimal volume levels
  • Aesthetic design and plastic finish are sometimes perceived as cheap or dated

Verdict

The Beyerdynamic DT 250 is a professional closed-back dynamic headphone featuring a wide frequency response of 10 Hz – 30,000 Hz and a high-performance neodymium magnet system that delivers a balanced, reference-grade sound. Available in both 80-ohm and 250-ohm impedance versions, it maintains a lightweight (240g), low-profile design with velour circumaural earpads that provide approximately 16 dBA of ambient noise attenuation. Main pros include its neutral, uncolored sound signature, excellent build longevity through fully replaceable parts, and a secure, detachable coiled cable. However, notable cons include a high clamping force (4.5 N) that may cause discomfort during long sessions, potentially cramped earcup space for larger ears, and reported issues with channel imbalance due to its proprietary 7-pin connector seal.

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