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beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII

Name: beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
Brand: beyerdynamic
SKU: B0DGTHKCZ3
Price: 699.99 USD

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Sound

3.6/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

MDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

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Key specs

Acoustic Design

Open-back

Closed-back56%Open-back36%Semi-open8%

Open-back appears on 36% of the 64 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Impedance

30 ΩBelow average

30 Ω

18 Ω120 Ω

below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 68 we've cataloged.

Connection Type

Most common

Wired-3.5mm92%Wired-6.35mm8%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Weight

376 gAbove average

376 g

120 g550 g

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 57 of 68 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design: Open-back
Impedance: 30 Ω
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 45 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 5-40000 Hz
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, wired-6.35mm
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

Lab data

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beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKIISoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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.

beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.4/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed March 2025

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.

✓Liked: Build quality, Removable pads, cable, Cable choices, Low power requirements

✕Could be better: Very prominent treble, Mass, miniXLR cables difficult to replace

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