beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Studio Headphones (80 Ohm, Gray)

If you're like me, then you probably spend hours and hours researching different products, comparing the prices and the pros and cons of many products. Headphones included. For me, I have had a set of AD900x headphones for a few years, and the cable gave out, so I opted to try a new set of headphones. It was down to 3 choices within the same price range, all open back. The Sennheiser HD599, The Beyerdynamic DT990, or just settling for another pair of AD900x's. (Sadly couldn't really consider anything AKG because every model I saw in the same price range required an amp.) I don't know whether to call myself an audiophile or not, but I would like to say that I pay very close attention to sound, and its very important to me. Perhaps the most crucial part of a headphone for obvious reasons. I'm not a professional, just an average guy that loves/has good sound equipment. I would like to offer some clarification, at least that my ears have heard, as I have had the opportunity to own all 3 sets due to some circumstances that Ill discuss later. Here's a comparison with the 3 different headphones I was in the market for. Sennheiser HD599: Pleasant. These headphones to my ears are designed to sound pleasant, not necessarily accurate. At first I was worried about that, especially hearing about the signature "Sennheiser Veil" That everyone talks about. I'm pleased to say that despite my worries, they did an amazing job with what they were marketed for. They do have a small "Veil" That some people may or may not like, but the veil is essentially to my ears a cut in the high mid frequencies. These are the frequencies that are very harsh, and the high highs are still perfectly sparkly and sounded very nice. I found myself going to these headphones for relaxation and for pure enjoyment. You could definitely fall asleep wearing them as many have said. I recommend these headphones for ones that want to relax or have a "milder" sound with their setup. To my ears they seem to have the most bass out of the 3 as well. Again, I was afraid I would not like them because I was afraid that I would not like the sound signature of them, but I was very pleased. Unfortunately, I had to return them due to a defect which made the balance shift to the right side that made it louder. They were a used set, which is something to keep in mind. AD900x: Natural. The best selling point of these headphones in my opinion are their soundstage. Its the best soundstage I've heard out of the 3. And they also to my ears have the most neutral tuning out of the 3 headphones. They are also incredibly comfortable, despite their "gimmicky" Headband design, I actually quite liked them a lot. As much as 4 years worth to be exact. This design made them very light, so many times I would forget that they were on my head. I find myself using these headphones if I want to feel like I am in the room with whatever I'm listening to. They had enough treble to get the job done which I enjoyed. The bass is also there, although a little light. I feel that with the amazing soundstage, some detail had to be sacrificed, including the bass. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I recommend these headphones for ones that want the most neutral sound out of the 3, and who want superior soundstage, who don't mind a small loss of detail. Like feeling like you are actually walking through that forest, or that you're actually there listening to the orchestra. DT990: Detailed. It seems that these headphones are designed mainly for studio production. And if that's the case, I wholeheartedly recommend these headphones, which is what I'm currently using now. The ones that I got were the 80 ohm edition if that matters. I have it plugged straight into my motherboard. These headphones offer the most details out of the 3, which I really like. Due to the defect in the Sennheisers mentioned above, I decided to try these. I was very worried about the treble response that everyone keeps complaining about, but decided to bite the bullet, as I could easily EQ it out. I'm pleased to say that for my ears, that is not an issue. In fact, if people hadn't been complaining about it, I probably wouldn't have noticed it. Yes, they are nice and bright, but I like them. Its like a speaker with tweeters vs without. COULD it be harsh? I suppose perhaps, but its not so much making the treble overwhelming, more so reproducing it much more effectively. Again to MY ears. If I want to hear exactly where my opponent is coming from, or exactly how loud I should have a certain track in my mixes, or even just listening for things I haven't heard before in songs I like a lot, I find myself using these headphones. I also find these headphones to have a better bass response then the AD900x's. I recommend these headphones for anyone that wants to hear every little detail of whatever they're listening to, especially useful for producing or mixing audio. Conclusion: My personal favorites are the DT990s for their excellent detail in their sound. They are also extremely comfortable due to their amazing ear pads. But you cannot go wrong with any of the above mentioned sets. They are all excellent sets, and do what they are made for, and do it well. If you have a preference having one feature over another, then I recommend going with the headphone that suits your need the best. But i will say the DT990s have a build quality and sound quality to my ears that is hard to match. Nutshell: Sennheiser HD599: Comfort Audio Technica AD900X's : Soundstage Beyerdynamic DT990s: Details Hope this was able to help everyone who reads this. I had many questions and hopefully this can help others who have similar questions. Cheers!

TLDR; Amazing pinpoint accurate gaming headphones that are also good for music and movies. Comfortable as well. Only downside is the non detachable cable. Full review: Having owned countless gaming headsets, I was never satisfied with how they sounded. Then I decided to take a deeper step into the audio world. I spent a week straight doing research about headphones and audio gear, as well as watching & reading comparisons between certain headphones by quite a few people to get a general idea of what stuff really sounded like. I had originally settled on the Philips X2HR because of the comfort and the detachable cable, but the sound just didn’t give me the clarity that I was looking for. I then purchased the Sennheiser HD 560s, and while they did sound great, they were extremely uncomfortable on my head (I have short hair and the top padding dug into my head). I then decided to get the DT990 Pro, but was a bit hesitant because of the non detachable cable. Upon seeing that they can easily be modded to have one, I wasn’t worried about it anymore. After receiving them, I was a bit skeptical, as the “DT990 Pro” text on the outer ears was different than all the other pictures I’ve seen of this headphone. The font was different. I also wasn’t hearing any of that “beyer peak” in the treble that I was reading about. I’m still not sure if they are legit, as I've never owned a pair before. However, upon messaging the seller, they confirmed that they are legit and that the 80 Ohm variant has a different sound signature than the 250 ohm. I’ll just have to take their word for it I guess. Regardless, these headphones are a MAJOR UPGRADE in sound compared to various turtle beach, astro, hyperx, etc, headsets that I've owned. I can hear everything separately in the games I play (COD, Apex, Fortnite, and Various Single Player Games). Footsteps aren’t drowned out by other sounds, and I can very easily pinpoint where they’re coming from. The DT990 Pro, as well as a decent amount of other “audiophile” grade headphones will “lack bass” vs your usual gaming headset, but once you get used to the sound, you’ll understand why that extreme bass was a hindrance in competitive multiplayer games. You *might* need a headphone amp even with the 80 Ohm (definitely need one with the 250 Ohm), as my onboard pc audio was too low for me and I had to buy one to get the volume that I wanted them at. Now in terms of build quality (minus the non detachable cable), these things seem virtually indestructible. The entire headband (under the comfortable padding) is made of metal, and the ear-cups are made of a thick durable plastic. I did hear about the ear pads wearing out fast, but you can always buy replacement ones. Overall this is an excellent headphone for gaming, movies, and music in my opinion, although some male vocals can seem a bit lacking. This is the perfect all rounder headphone with an especially great sound for gaming.

I don't want to analyze this headphone here because thankfully there are many good reviews here with detail in depth reviews which gives you almost answer to any question you might have. I just want to confirm the fact that if there is a successful production in line for quite a while, there is a reason for that. However, this is in particular with the 80 Ohm version of this Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro which I happened to try for the first time and my review here which is coming less than one hour after receiving the merchant makes a record in writing a fast satisfactory review . The headphone is not just comfortable, it is extremely well designed and comfy! The amount of weight on top and pressure on the sides makes you feel you can keep listening for hours and hours which is one of many reasons I purchased this headphone after having countless headphones already. But what makes this particular model stands out comes from the most important part of this set which is the signature sound. Being an open back style with the widest possible sound range and the 80 Ohm speaker produce such a clear, neat, sharp and natural sound that make you feel you need to listen to everything you have already heard one more time with this headphone. I just need to clarify that if you are going with a 80 Ohm and higher model, you need to have a proper amp to power it up (I used my Creative sound blasterX G6) but on 32 Ohm you won't need any Amp (I would not recommend the 32 Ohm anyway). One last thing that I like to emphasize is, this headphone is not perfect by any means if you want to compare it with everything available in the market But with this price range (which is not cheap at all) it is at least one of the best ever, if not the absolute best. So if you love music or if you deal with sound and music in your business, this is one that you definitely want to consider.

My biggest concern was that they looked heavy and bulky, but they are super light and the padding feels comfortable out of the box, no wearing in needed. Sound quality is great, no complaints so far.

TL;DR: Really solid sounding headphones for that 1-3 hundred price range. Can’t complain so far. Fit, quality, and sound immersion are above my expectations for the price. Would highly recommend for everyday listeners who want dedicated headphones! Great for glasses wearers too, though they are quite large (see image). —General Impressions I have been using these headphones for my main PC setup for about a week now, and I am super happy with them. I am not an audiophile, nor a “big producer,” but I do enjoy very high quality sound. They have a very clear and clean sound, and when paired with a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), they are very tunable for your liking. Without tuning they do lack that punchy bass if you are used to that, but they can push some out for sure once tuned. More than you would need unless you are a big bass-head. Others have complained about the highs being too harsh, but I haven’t noticed anything like that as an average listener. They sound really good in my opinion. If you are looking for “fun” or “expressive” headphones, these probably aren’t for you (unless you want to EQ them), but they are perfect for an everyday desktop pair. Solid for gaming, music, streaming, etc. They connect instantly with a normal 3.5mm jack, and it does come with a larger standard audio jack to plug into a real musicians equipment or audio interface (way above my skillset). Super simple and easy to use for basically any application. —Fit: I have quite a round head, and they fit me very comfortably. These work well with my glasses, and don’t create uncomfortable pressure points on my head. They have a looser clamping force, but they don’t feel like they are going to slide off either. The ear pads are very comfortable in my opinion, and I have had absolutely zero issues wearing them for hours at a time. There has been moments when I even forget they are on because of how immersive they are combined with how comfortable they feel. I also have relatively large ears apparently (my ears touched the driver on the sennheiser 560s), and my ear fits very comfortably inside these without any rubbing or pressure. —Dislikes/Cons: I do wish these had a removable cable on the headphones themselves, but that isn’t a big problem for my application where they are not being transported often. The sound quality is good on their own, but you can’t really get the true potential of the headphones without a DAC+preamp or a really good sound card. This does make the true cost a bit higher if you want the best sound, but still sub $300. These are open back, so little-to-no noise canceling, which doesn’t bother me for my application, but still something to consider.

Very good, very good highs and mid, it “lacks” some bass but if you have other ways to test you’ll be fine

Superb! Little or no leakage. Spatial, realistic.

The best quality!

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Le beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro est un excellent casque qui offre une expérience exceptionnelle. Dès les premières minutes, on est séduit par la richesse des détails et la largeur de la scène sonore, qui permettent de profiter pleinement de la musique, des jeux vidéo etc.. Le confort est également un point fort. Les coussinets en velours sont très agréables à porter et permettent de longues sessions d'utilisation sans gêne. La qualité de fabrication est exemplaire, avec des matériaux robustes qui inspirent confiance et garantissent une excellente durabilité. Le rendu sonore est très précis, dynamique et aéré, Son design ouvert procure une sensation d'espace très naturelle et immersive. Très agréable a la longue. Que ce soit pour le gaming, l'écoute musicale ou le travail audio, le DT 990 Pro reste une valeur sûre, et ce depuis des années ! Un casque fiable, confortable et performant que je vous recommande vivement.

You cannot get anything better than this. I have tested & I can confirm this headphones translates a mix better than any headphones out there. This headphones will tell your mix imperfections the best & they are really a very honest headphones too.

... if you do have long or thick hair, the comfort strap at the top might be a bit uncomfortable to wear for a long duration of time. Otherwise they sound great and they are built well, I game with these things, and let me be the first to tell you.. they've survived being knocked against the table, thrown across the room and being sat on my myself, so yes, they are built well. (photos were taken with a professional camera)

2 pairs purchased so far & never been happier!