TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic
Operating principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open
Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 35,000 Hz
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ω
Nominal SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 dB
T.H.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.1%
Power handling capacity. . . . . . . . . . 100 mW
Sound coupling to the ear . . . . . . . . Circumaural
Nominal headband pressure. . . . . . . approx. 2.5 N
Cable length and type . . . . . . . . . . . 3 m / straight cable
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold-plated 1/8" mini stereo
jack plug (3.5 mm)
and 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm)
Weight without cable. . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 340 g
(all specifications according to EN 60 268-7)
SPARE PARTS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
EDT 440/860 Ear pads for DT 440/860. . . . . . Order # 976.293
Straight extension cable,
5 m long, 1/4" jack (6.35 mm) -
1/4" jack (6.35 mm) . . . . . . . . . Order # 565.385
FEATURES
• Open-back design
• Extremely strong neodymium magnet system for
detailed reproduction
• Single-sided cable
• Excellent for “Surround Sound”
• New diaphragm material for distortion-free bass
• and fast transient response
• 90° swivelling ear-cups
• Fold-away design
• Gold-plated 1/8" mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm)
and 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm)
DESCRIPTION
The DT 860 is an open-back headphone delivering a true and
powerful sound. Due to an extremely strong neodymium magnet
system the DT 860 features a detailed reproduction with smooth
highs, balanced mids and a powerful bass response. No matter if
you are into pop, classical, jazz or soul. The 90° swivelling ear-
cups and softer yet sturdy materials for the headband and the ear
pads ensure outstanding levels of comfort. The fold-away design
makes it easy to store and transport.
The DT 860 is still manufactured in Germany providing an excellent
quality.
DT 860
Dynamic Headphone
Order # 484.253
beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG
Theresienstr. 8 | 74072 Heilbronn – Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 71 31 / 617 - 0 | Fax +49 (0) 71 31 / 617 - 204
For further distributors worldwide, please go to www.beyerdynamic.com
Non-contractual illustrations. Contents subject to change without notice. E4 / DT 860 (02.11)
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