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Beyerdynamic DT990 vs Sennheiser HD 598

Beyerdynamic DT990 Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 598 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 598
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
Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?Read more
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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18
3.9 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
28 %
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 %
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Colour of product
  • Black,Silver
  • Grey
  • Beige
  • Beige,Brown
  • Brown
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body materialPlastic
  • Leatherette
  • Plastic
Foldablenoyes

Dimensions

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Weight10.23 oz9.52 oz

Sound

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
Impedance250.0 Ω50.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 3500012 - 38500
Driver size1.77 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.1 %

Connectivity

Beyerdynamic DT990Beyerdynamic DT990
Sennheiser HD 598Sennheiser HD 598
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 598Sennheiser HD 598
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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