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beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Sound
3.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS OverallMDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.
Key specs
Acoustic Design
Open-backClosed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%
Open-back appears on 35% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).
Impedance
30 ΩBelow average30 Ω
18 Ω120 Ω
below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 51 of 68 we've cataloged.
Frequency Response
5-40000 HzConnection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm91%Wired-6.35mm9%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 91% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Open-back
- Impedance
- 30 Ω
- Frequency Response
- 5-40000 Hz
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 45 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 40000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 5 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- Bright
- Sensitivity
- 94 dB/mW
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended, mini-XLR, 6.35mm adapter
Design
- Weight
- 376 g
- Color Options
- Black
- Ear Pad Type
- Velour
- Detachable Cable
- Yes
- Foldable
- No
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Metal, steel
- Material Ear Cups
- Velour
Identity
- Model Number
- DT1990PROMKII
Microphone
- Microphone
- No
Release
- Date
- 2025
- Msrp Usd
- 599.99 USD
- Year
- 2025
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Isolation3.8
Comfort & fit9.0
Connectivity6.5
Design8.5
Portability3.0
Features6.0
The verdict
If you're a fan of Beyerdynamic, the DT 1990 PRO MKII builds upon its previous versions' success with the ability to change the tuning through alternative pads. While treble-sensitive listeners may want to keep looking, content creators and perhaps gamers with dough to blow might find a comfortable ally in these cans.
✓What we like
✓Build quality
✓Removable pads, cable
✓Cable choices
✓Low power requirements
✕What could be better
✕Very prominent treble
✕Mass
✕miniXLR cables difficult to replace
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIISoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.
Frequency response — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 0.7 |
| 25 | 1.5 |
| 32 | 2.1 |
| 40 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 2.5 |
| 63 | 2.3 |
| 80 | 2.8 |
| 100 | 3.0 |
| 125 | 2.8 |
| 160 | 2.3 |
| 200 | 1.8 |
| 250 | 1.3 |
| 315 | 0.8 |
| 400 | -0.1 |
| 500 | -0.4 |
| 630 | -0.4 |
| 800 | -0.2 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 0.7 |
| 1600 | 2.8 |
| 2000 | 5.2 |
| 2500 | 4.7 |
| 3150 | 5.9 |
| 4000 | 9.4 |
| 5000 | 5.5 |
| 6300 | 6.4 |
| 8000 | 14.7 |
| 10000 | 5.9 |
| 12500 | 3.2 |
| 16000 | -4.8 |
| 20000 | -14.4 |
beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
Passive isolation — measurement data
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -5.1 |
| 26 | -0.4 |
| 33 | -0.0 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | 0.0 |
| 65 | 0.1 |
| 82 | -0.3 |
| 103 | -0.2 |
| 130 | -0.1 |
| 163 | -0.2 |
| 205 | -0.3 |
| 259 | -0.4 |
| 325 | -0.5 |
| 410 | -0.9 |
| 516 | -1.3 |
| 613 | -1.4 |
| 772 | -1.3 |
| 972 | -0.6 |
| 1220 | 1.7 |
| 1540 | 3.4 |
| 1940 | 6.0 |
| 2440 | 9.6 |
| 3070 | 5.6 |
| 3870 | 16.6 |
| 4870 | 20.7 |
| 6130 | 30.2 |
| 7720 | 21.1 |
| 9720 | 28.4 |
| 12200 | 26.0 |
| 15400 | 21.1 |
| 19400 | 18.6 |
beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
3.7
3.4
4.0
3.6
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
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