Terminator V4  (a.k.a. T-V4 ...the evolution of Darth Beyer versions, but so good it needed a new name).

    I start with a new pair of DT770/80, then implement my sound and aesthetic modifications with your choosing of one of my different exotic woods. I transform a borderline (IMO) stock pair of cans into a world class set of headphones. With their redesign to version four, a number of things in both categories have changed. Sound wise, the amount and quality of midrange over previous versions (and significantly over stock) to my ears, is almost startling to me. Mids described as meaty and well fleshed out by a trusted listener, I would agree totally.

     These have the vibe I was hoping for when engineering these, and for awhile thought was unachievable. These have a new interior design, including a set of Korina sound chambers inside. Those have added the magic to the mids, Korina being excellent for mid tones. Lows and highs seem just right to me in too. I'll say it again, I think these are… SWEET!

     A decent source and Solid State amp are needed to realize their potential. I have not tried these personally with tubes, but I do know that past versions do not excel as they do with SS. Please read sub bass cautions on FAQ page

     If you're into tracking or home theater, a better choice might be the Tracker HT-5

     T-V4 are my favorite closed headphone at any price (I've owned or heard many including R-10's), and really a heck of a value IMO. I prefer them over LCD-2 also. I designed them to what my ears like to hear, from my long time experience as a musician and studio work.
T-V4 also have a slant to the lower portion of the wood sides, along with an Abalone dot marker on their left top side. Makes it easier to determine left side when putting them on. Now available with plush leather headband V2 (deerskin with black snaps) as of 7/21/2011.

     A break-in period of 100-125 hours is recommended for performance potential to be reached. T-V4 is BlackCopper, BlackMax, BlackCrystal, BlackTop or my fave, BlackGold upgradeable, along with pad and termination variables (plugs). Each T-V4 will come with a headphile COA.

     A new pair of DT770/80 are already added into the appropriate pricing options below, so these are "plug and play" ready. If you want to send your DT770/80 Pro to me for modding into a V4CS with a $160 discount, go below to Terminator V4CS. For recables only (down page) you'll have to send your headphones to me.

     For a visual example on how to order, click here

Bottom Left Pic above… shows a more basic T-V4 compared to an optioned version. The right T-V4 has black leather headband, splitter and CJC with Neutrik 1/4" plug (and leather pads, which are not available for direct order).

Leather headband now V2... Now hand made with a thicker, plusher deerskin leather and HD black snaps (compared to lambskin with hollow core nickel snaps). If you purchase a matching wood single stand at the same time as a V2 banded T-V4, I will match stand with deerskin (rather than stock lambskin).

Beyer Recable Service…

I offer dual entry recables for all models of 770/880/990 (no extra internal mods) using desired Series and up to 2.0 meter length and desired termination (including balanced). This is also the price for a recable of used Darth Beyer V1, V2, V3, VXD3 or Terminator. Sometimes the previous owner didn't read "proper care of cables" on FAQ page :-)

If you are the original purchaser of any of those, you have a "one time" option of a half price credit towards a new cable. Read more about this here and look for Replacement Policy (under Proper Care of Cables).

Terminator V4CS


Now you can provide your DT770 80 ohm Pro to me for modding into a V4CS, thus saving buying new headphones from me if you already have them.

"CS" in V4CS stands for "customer supplied". If you want me to use your pair of DT770/80, this is the page to use for ordering.

They must be a stock pair, and MUST be the 80 ohm Pro model.

Newer style 770, or 250-600 ohm are not acceptable.

Prices here are discounted $160 from V4 to reflect you providing headphones.

Black pads are more than V4, because I can't use your pads like I can from my new pairs. Same with leather headband. I would return your pads and/or headband pad if either or both are ordered.

V4CS will be built (and sound) identical to V4, though WON'T have an Abalone dot marker on their left top side like V4.

COA will also state them as a V4CS, so both these points together will be evidence to future buyers they are V4CS and not V4.

Terminator V4CS is BlackCopper, BlackMax, BlackCrystal, BlackTop or my fave, BlackGold upgradeable, along with pad and termination variables (plugs). Each V4CS will come with a headphile COA stating them as V4CS.

For a visual example on how to order, click here