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Beyerdynamic DT990 vs Sennheiser HD 518

Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 518 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 518
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
The ‘Premium’ version brings improvements to the original model, delivering across the board with good sound, comfort and buildRead more
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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...Read more
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3
4.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
67
3.7 out of 5
67 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
4 %
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
Black
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Weight10.23 oz8.99 oz

Sound

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Impedance250.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 3500014 - 26000
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.2 %

Connectivity

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
6.35mm
Cable length33
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyesyes
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.3mm
USBnono

Power

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 518Sennheiser HD 518
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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