Product Reviewsbeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Over-Ear Studio Headphones in black Open

DT 990 Pros are awesome

Headphones are entirely subjective; there is not just the audio factor, but comfort, style, portability, practicality...all those criteria (and more) that make up the reasoning for embracing or spurning this kind of equipment.

From my perspective, I value audio reproduction where the delivery is warm, weighty and not harsh, while at the same time detailed and spacious, and these headphones deliver on those counts. Style is not a consideration for me, as I will never wear them outside the house, nor will I care who sees me wearing them in the house!

Build quality is excellent; no fears of pulling them too hard, no need to baby them between listens...they are well designed and (comparatively) hard-wearing.

Price is really secondary; but these from one seller and you could pay over $400. Buy from another and you could score a great deal for just over the $100 mark.

I use these with the Sony UDA-1 DAC; high-res audio files in digital format. I don't listen to vinyl and my time spent with CDs (possibly as a result of this audio pairing) is waning considerably.

As with any product, you must research within your criteria and audition various products from various manufacturers. This products works amazingly well for me in terms of the above. I hope it will for you. If not, and you've already paid for it, you should try some more and make someone like me happy with a great eBay deal :-) Read full review...

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Beware

Fatiguing treble. Very surprised that such a popular set would sound like this. Not as comfy as Sennheiser HD. clarity good overall. Sibilance magnifier. Low power handling. Low spl. Reached excursion limits on a Kenwood CD player front panel HP output. Stand alone HP amplifier made very little difference in sound or output except compared to cell phone. Read full review...

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Great for casual and audio lovers.

This is a well known set that has been loved by every user. I have used the headphones for the past 2 weeks with an external amp to drive the 250 ohm headphones.

Clear but no bass of course and flat on the frequency. It sounds perfect for music lovers and can be used for gaming as well, but don't expect any super bass similar to the Beats brand or even the Razr. It's the middle ground between audiophile and casual listeners and the price is justified.

One thing I would love to have is a removable cable (replaceable cable) but I guess on this price level that is not an option. Read full review...

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Incredible, well balanced sound

This is the first pair of real I have purchased. Have looked at several over the years but the price tag of $200 Plus has kept me from it. My son has a pair of these so I was able to test them before purchase. These headphones provide a very well balanced sound. The bass is not overbearing, the treble not tinny, and the mid-range is clear and strong. This makes this an excellent headphone for people who like to listen to a wide variety of music. I like rock, blues, jazz, classical, new age -- basically all over the musical map and I have tried these on all types of music and was very pleased with the experience. Read full review...

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AMAZING! Best headphones I've ever worn for PERFECT sound reproduction!

I have owned many headphones ranging from simple earbuds to high end studio headphones, but nothing compares to the sound reproduction of the DT990s. Lows and highs are crystal clear and the soundstage is incredible! These are my go to headphones when I want to experience blissful surround sound coming in its clearest form.

If you're looking for noise cancellation, these are not for you because they are open back by design and allow sound to move freely).
If you want booming bass that rattles your head, these are not for you because they are designed for level sound reproduction (no overemphasis on the bass or treble).

If you want to hear every note as it was recorded in the studio, these are the headphones for you. They deliver crisp treble and punchy bass with a slightly weak mid-range. These are some of the best headphones in their price range.Read full review...

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Excellent with no major flaws

It just barely gets big enough for my head. The sound quality makes up for it though. Everything sounds much more lively than my Sennheiser 6XX's. The sound-stage is great. The highs can be a bit harsh sometimes tho, so maybe have another headphone around for very long listening sessions so you don't get fatigued. Absolutely worth the price.Read full review...

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Great headset but requires a bit of juice due to 250ohms!

Pros: Light and comfy headphones, great sound quality, compatible with nearly anything and comes with an adapter to plug into an amplifier or whatever you need.

Cons: Requires 250ohms of impedance and its hard to calculate if your sound card or device has enough power or whatever to make the headset loud enough, so usually requires an external DAC and or Amplifier to make it listenable. Works in both my laptop and PC perfectly though and my PC is using no sound card and its an old motherboard. Sharp highs inthe headset are a turn off but can easily be fixed in an EQ i use the one in windows sound control panel and select enhancements of the headset and select EQ and tuned it up perfectly.Read full review...

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It grows on you

despite reading so many reviews of how comfortable it is, my first time wearing it didn't feel as amazing as I was expecting. however, very quickly from the 2nd time onwards, it just starts to feel super comfortable. it might have been the way I wore it initially. And you can wear it for long period without feeling hot or tired. I get more impressed the more I use it.Read full review...

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Sound Quality

I love the audio on these headphones. By far my favorite song to play on these is redbone by Childish Gambino. These headphones are great for gaming, instantly I could tell the directions of noises in Rainbow Six Siege. I can easily measure the distances of footsteps in games and I sometimes feel like noises are happening in my room that are from
Songs. I love how Lightweight these headphones are and I definitely recommend them for gaming and music. Read full review...

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Recommended by a good source

Whole lotta headphone for the money, has all the right stuff, good looks, lightweight, comfy and great sound quality... these were recommended to me by a tech at Schiit Audio, there are so many choices out there I was overwhelmed and don't generally trust reviews, I have and really like a couple of their products so I called and asked for a suggestion. These were what he recommended. He was right. Good advice.
I bought another pair for a good friend of mine that had some decent audio technicas and he loves these.
Hard to go wrong for a great balance of quality features and not break the bank.Read full review...

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Great sound and amazingly comfortable

These headphones are great! To start with the obvious these are very comfortable to where for hours at a time. And the sound is as good as the comfort. The way the sound is so clear from right to left just amazes me. I can hear the spacing between all the different instruments and the singers. The clarity of all the sound just spoils me when I have to use a different set of headphones.Read full review...