The DT 270 PRO is a compact closed-back studio headphone from beyerdynamic of Heilbronn, Germany, launched as the successor to the discontinued DT 240 PRO. The maker aims it at home music production, mobile recording, podcasting, instrument practice and content creation, and lists it at EUR 99 in Europe and USD 159.99 in the United States, with sales starting in October 2025. It is positioned as an entry-level model in the PRO range.
Key specs that matter
A 42 mm dynamic driver sits in each closed ear cup, and the circumaural fit is compact rather than full size. The quoted frequency response runs from 5 Hz to 24,000 Hz. Nominal impedance is 45 ohm, and sound pressure level is given as 96 dB SPL at 1 mW and 500 Hz, or 109 dB SPL at 1 V. Power handling is 100 mW. Weight is 194 g without the cable.
Engineering and use context
The detachable coiled cable is 1.3 m long and stretches to 3 m. It terminates in a gold-vaporized 3.5 mm mini stereo jack, and plugs into either the left or the right ear cup, so users can route it to whichever side suits their desk or instrument. A 6.35 mm adapter is in the box for studio gear, and a USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adapter is included for phones, tablets and laptops that lack an analogue output. The headband uses padded spring steel, the housing is made of high-grade plastics with reinforcement, and the ear cups rotate. Soft velour ear pads can be swapped without tools, and beyerdynamic sells the ear pads, headband pad and cable as spare parts, which extends the service life of a unit used daily. A drawstring pouch is supplied for carrying the headphone between home and a rehearsal room or remote session. The closed design is intended to keep sound from leaking out during recording, so a microphone near the performer does not pick up the click track or backing mix.
Pairing
The impedance was chosen so the headphone works with audio interfaces as well as mobile devices, and a separate headphone amplifier is not required. Its sensitivity means an ordinary headphone output is enough to reach high levels. It suits a compact home studio built around a USB interface, and the supplied USB-C adapter covers direct use with a phone or laptop for editing on the move.
Alternatives
The beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is the brand's closed-back stationary studio reference headphone for users who want a larger design.