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Shure SE215 vs Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω)

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Shure SE215
7.1
/ 10
IEMMid range
HIGHER SCORE
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω)
7.6
/ 10
Over-earMid range

Specs comparison

7.1/10
SCORE
7.6/10
17Ω
IMPEDANCE
80Ω
107dB
SENSITIVITY
96dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Shure SE215 scores 7.1/10 with 17Ω impedance and 107dB sensitivity. At 17Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω) scores 7.6/10 with 80Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 80Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro (80Ω) scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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