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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Samson SR850

    Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
    Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
      Samson SR850 Headphones
      Samson SR850
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      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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      2 editorial reviews
      Once in a while a headphone comes along that costs very little but hits way way way above its own weight and into the realm of some much pricier competition. In this case, we have the Samson SR850 which has been 2p modded and cup clearance modded to produce impressive open sound for audiophiles on aRead more
      The Samson SR850 are budget-friendly over-ear headphones intended for audiophiles. Their semi-open design helps create a wide, spacious soundstage, while their b...Read more
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      User rating
      74
      3.9 out of 5
      74 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		32 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
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      3.8 out of 5
      172 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		10 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      Technical details

      Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Sound outputStereoStereo
      StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired
      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

      Design

      Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Colour of productBlack,GreyBlack
      Acoustic designClosedOpen
      Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
      Connector contacts platingGoldGold

      Dimensions

      Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Weight9.52 oz9.74 oz

      Sound

      Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Impedance250.0 Ω32.0 Ω
      Frequency range5 - 3500010 - 30000
      Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
      Driver size1.97 in1.97 in

      Connectivity

      Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Cable length32.5
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
      Type of connector3.5mm3.5mm
      USBnono
      Detachable cablenono

      Power

      Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
      Samson SR850Samson SR850
      Battery operatednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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