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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

First seen: 25 december 2003

Information found in: from 32 sources in 9 countries.

Great Deal: $259.00

  • User Score (58)
    8.9 8.9 from 58 reviewers
  • Expert Score (2)
    6.9 6.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (4)
    9.0 9.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Sound quality (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • very smooth sounding, intense level of comfort, seem durable, good levels of detail, weighty sound
  • white velvet earpads, look kinda goofy, until they break, very power hungry, harsh treble
  • Wide frequency response
  • Rugged headband construction with replaceable headband pad
  • Soft ear pads with viscose
  • Single-sided coiled cable with gold vaporized stereo jack plug
  • Easy servicing / all parts replaceable
  • Two Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Product also known as: DT-990, DT990
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  • Reviews of Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

  1. Reviewer: Reviewed.com
    30 December 2008

    Comparisons (read more in-depth comparisons at HeadphoneInfo.com ) While the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROs will be out of the price range for many consumers, they're a decent value. They provide excellent sound quality (augmented by their open backs), are comfortable to wear, are durable, and look nice as well. If you want a great set of headphones for home use, the DT 990 PROs are an excellent choice. Read more

  2. Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

    Reviewer: HeadphoneInfo.com
    9 December 2008
    Overall 8
    7.8
     

    Conclusion We're totally sold on the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROs. These things have a great sound, excellent sound quality, are very comfortable, and have a long cord. The giant, open-backed cups give a very immersive soundstage. We also think they look good as well. If you're looking for at-home headphones, the DT 990 PROs are a great option. We highly recommend these. Read more

  3. Reviewer: What Hi-Fi?
    31 March 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    Serve up plenty of detail but you can do better for the money. Read more

  1. Excellent headphones

    Reviewer: J&R
    8 October 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I use this to mix/master in my home studio as an alternative to my reference speakers. Despite spending $1000 or so on speakers, my room still colors the sound a bit and I know that my mixes get too much treble boost from them. These are excellent as a way to tell what's actually going on with incredible clarity. Read more

  2. Better than bose or beats by Dre by far.

    Reviewer: Amazon
    3 January 2010 See Product at Amazon ($229.95)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    If you want to be or hear the noises that radio presenters hear.. Then these are the headphones for you. These have a bass response better than the most expensive sennheiser HD800 headphones and they have a build quality way better than bose. Yes, they may not look like the most fashionable headphones in the world but they sound and feel damn good! The specs on these headphones are: Handmade in Germany 5-35000 Hz response Velvet interchangeable ear pads Open dynamic... Read more or see product

  3. Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Headphones

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    14 July 2008
    Overall 9
    9.3
     

    These open ear studio headphones feature a spring steel headband, single sided cable, soft head pad, and a gold plated stereo mini jack, and come with a quarter inch stereo jack adapter as well. They contain movable dynamic transducers which provide the ideal positioning for 100% accurate sound monitoring. The frequency response range of these headphones is 5Hz all the way up to 35kHz, so no sounds will go unnoticed by the human ear. The headphones provide the best in... Read more

  4. Awesome piece of electronics

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    31 March 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I've owned this pair of headphones for 14 years now (I have the DT 990, not the pro, the only differ Read more

  5. Great sound, terrible build quality

    Reviewer: Epinions
    22 March 2007
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    I was incredibly impressed with the sound of these headphones, they are probably the nicest headphones I have ever heard. Everything from low to high is incredibly clear and represented, and the transient response is very revealing for headphones. Unfortunately, they keep blowing and distorting bass notes. My pair have blown twice in 6 months and even though Beyer have repaired, I am thoroughly unsatisfied with this. I've never had HP's blow on me in the past and these... Read more

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