Is the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro Mkii worth the upgrade from the HiFiMAN HE 1000se?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro Mkii actually scores 16.0 points below the HiFiMAN HE 1000se, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (9.5 to 7.0). On paper: weight 440 g to 377 g. Worth checking: active noise cancelling goes No to No. It is at least $1100 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.57.0
- Value6.56.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | HE 1000se | DT 1770 Pro Mkii | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | No | No | |
| Weight | 440 g | 377 g | |
| Driver | planar | dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 8 Hz - 65 kHz | 5 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "HE 1000se to DT 1770 Pro Mkii". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.