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But for the usability I'd give them 4 instead of 5 — such type of spring-like cable always messing between you and your monitor out. I used the LP-phone-amp-g103 to drive all of these headphones so there shouldn't be any issues with the amp. With that being said, I love the by some considered sharp highs of the dt-990's, everything sounds crystal clear, not "muddy" or "washed out". Overall, it’s hard not to recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro headphones to anyone looking for headphones that prioritize sound quality and comfort. The upper bass notes are natural, tight and punchy, certainly not of the one note variety, which the Senns can tend to be with some music.
Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience.Open-back headphones tend to prevent your brain from remembering your ears are occluded, meaning it will be easier for you to suspend your disbelief at the fact that you’re not listening to speakers. With its strengths such as the spatial reproduction and the impulse response, the DT 990 Pro achieves excellent playback quality, which means that all relevant tools in music production can be used accurately. But, different music is not all: different recordings, different source equipment, different mood of the listener . Nice reference sound (I have personally EQ'd to be closer to Harman Target and it sounds beautiful) and pleasant at high volume.
So I’m going to compare the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 250 Ohm (closed) and DT 990 Edition 250 Ohm (open) and tell you which one I use for which purpose. However, because the DT 990 is open, it means that you can hear external noise very easily and they can hear you. This means that background noise outside the headphones remains clearly discernible even at higher volumes. The reduced weight of the diaphragm and moving coil result in a similar pulse characteristic as electrostatic headphones, and in combination with a carefully tailored frequency response offer a natural and balanced sound.I am always hopeful that I can fix headphones with EQ but my first two tries last night were met with failure. However, now that virtually all consumer devices are designed for much lower power outputs, high-impedance headphones aren’t a necessity for consumers. It seems that the sound actually varies depending on which impedance rating you end up purchasing, as to if you will get too much treble, or too much bass, or deeply recessed mids.
For decades professional users all around the world have placed their trust in the beyerdynamic classic range: DT 770/880/990 PRO. The DT 990 Edition comes with a straight cable, so it doesn’t have the weight to bounce around if you are on the move, or not sitting at a table. Instead, the DT 990 Pro presents itself as a fairly reliable tool for evaluating and editing a piece of music. Again, the higher impedance leaves you a bit limited on where, when, and how you can use the DT 990 PRO, but if that doesn’t bother you, go for it.Its light grey velour ear pads are not only visually appealing, but are also very comfortable to wear. Yes, you may need an amplifier for the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO, especially if it’s the higher-impedance 250Ω version, and you can’t achieve a satisfactory volume using just your computer. My biggest concern is that frequency-wise, it is not at all flat, but it is good to know where the peaks and troughs are so you keep it in mind while mixing. I purchased the Beyerdynamic DT 990s after reading excellent reviews about them particularly for mixing audio in my DAW The build and sound quality both live up to expectation. I am a critical listener using these headphone for hours on end for professional use and I’ve been using these for a few weeks now in the studio.