Name: DT 990 PRO
Brand: Beyerdynamic
SKU: 262062
Rating: 3.9 (73 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

a remarkably well-balanced sound signature
well-padded and large ear cups
are comfortable and well-built

their open-back design is not ideal for everyday casual use
lack sub-bass like the Sennheiser do
No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Impedance: 250 Ω
Frequency range: 5, 35000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO - Pros & Cons

a remarkably well-balanced sound signature
well-padded and large ear cups
are comfortable and well-built
better-built and feel sturdier thanks
are also better-built and have a more stable fit
are better-built
more breathable
are noticeably better-built headphones and feel sturdier
great performance and a better passive soundstage
sound profile is more balanced and neutral
excellent over-ear headsets which are ideal for long and widely used
The sound is a very natural and fully balanced sound using
transparent
spacious
strong bass
and treble sound
Both headphones are the same built and are comfortable
the utilization of comfortable soft and smooth pads
balanced and natural sound qualities
DT 990 Pro provide great comfortable for wearing on a long listening session
quality of their headphones and other items is remarkable
The sound is highly detailed and balanced
All parts are precisely and firmly connected
DT 990 PRO feels wonderfully cozy
DT 990 Edition is very good overall
durability
comfort
and efficiency
their excellent sound quality and spacious sound stage
more balanced and more transparent sound
Great dynamics
and very balanced overall
very easy to repair/maintain
DT 990 Pro drivers are straightforward and easy to use
that fits fairly well on your head and scratch-resistant in terms of comfort
They are excellent neutral listing headphones
headband is ideal for reducing pressure and preventing the ears from getting warm
and the powerfully present treble boost comes out without sounding sharp
their detailed resolution and transparent sound
V-shaped sound quality and remarkably strong bass
deliver transparency
space
good bass
and powerful sound
Comfortable designBeyerdynamic is known for making very comfortable headphones
it performs better in the mid-range
with great volume control
provides spaciousness and a detailed tonal depth
The very stable metal construction is also quite flexible
They are good for a wide range of desk setups in the studio
better passive noise reduction
provide quality
versatility and comfort to your work
makes it more comfortable and allows for a wider range of sizes that can
brings quality and efficiency anywhere it goes
a wider sound stage and a better overall sound
are similar in design and functionality as well as their physical properties
It works well for an extended range of devices
amazing product that works well around the professional scene
comfortable
and above all
functional
better acoustic details
brighter tones and cleaner sound aspects
very comfortable
and durable enough for average use
mid-range is clear and comes through a rich bass and well judged treble
are very durable and comfortable to me
light weight of the unit
they are nice to wear
the plastic is sturdy and premium-quality
The treble boost is powerful and sounds sharp
brilliant headphones at such an affordable price
clear and beautifully transcending highs
and decent lows
The highs and lows are precise and clear
The bass is powerful yet properly balanced
sound quality is excellent
The soundstage is wide and the instrumental separation is great
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro bass is strong yet well balanced

their open-back design is not ideal for everyday casual use
lack sub-bass like the Sennheiser do
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
bassline will rumble deeply with a high level of richness
don't have a microphone
controls
or companion software
they might sound a bit sharp for some and are a bit tight on the head
the really soft pads and the soft headband
sagging spiral cable could interfere at most
slight creaking of the double bass strings
Open headphones are not suitable for recording
outside noise is hardly damped
distortion
clinking
or screeching in the middle area
it only takes a few days to master all the functions
The higher frequencies sometimes sounded like a whistle
the sound can be a little confusing
Nor does it perform well in noisy environment
the headphones might get damaged in shipping
it seems too heavy
The clamping force is not too weak
they are not as comfortable
they are not built for portability
They are bulky
and you cannot fold them into a compact format
high-end spikes up as much as 9 dB
also eliminates cable management issues and cord entanglements
are circumaural in shape and offer soft felt ear pads
nasty bass distortion and worse warbling sound per above
It also lacks deep bass reproduction
deaf-mutes Click to expand
finally salvaged the headphone sound
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the headphones do not comprise a built-in microphone
it is not too overpowering
minor sound leakage with these headphones at normal volumes
sound leakage can be an issue at higher volumes
clamping force a little weak

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	250 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	270 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	9.52 oz

Cable length	3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	100.0 mW

Colour of product	Black,Grey
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Foldable	no
Connector contacts plating	Gold

Impedance	250.0 Ω
Frequency range	5 - 35000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.97 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	0.2 %

Noise-canceling	no
Built-in heart rate monitor	no
Calorie counter	no
FM radio	no

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Beyerdynamic - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.2

Based on 5 reviews

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SoundGuys

Published: 08.03.2022

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250-Ohm Studio Headphones Review - TechWalls

techwalls.com

Published: 15.08.2018

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250-Ohm Studio Headphones Review - TechWalls

4.2

MusicRadar

Published: 02.03.2022

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO review

Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?

RTINGS.com

Published: 24.06.2016

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Review

4.1

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are sturdy critical listening headphones. They deliver an excellent audio reproduction but their open-back design is not ideal for ev...