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Audio-Technica ATH-IM50 vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Audio-Technica ATH-IM50 Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO is a stellar headset for the price, and while it's over a decade old, it remains a star.Read more
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User rating
40
4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
74
3.9 out of 5
74 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
1 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Audio-Technica ATH-IM50Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Audio-Technica ATH-IM50Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Black,Grey
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conchHeadband
Foldablenono

Dimensions

Audio-Technica ATH-IM50Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Weight0.11 oz9.52 oz

Sound

Audio-Technica ATH-IM50Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Impedance10.0 Ω250.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 250005 - 35000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size0.35 in1.97 in

Connectivity

Audio-Technica ATH-IM50Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Cable length1.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednoyes
Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable cableyesno

Features

Audio-Technica ATH-IM50Audio-Technica ATH-IM50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Noise-cancelingnono
Built-in heart rate monitornono
Calorie counternono

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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