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beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro

Work hard, play hard.

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$655.99
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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
250 ΩAbove average
250 Ω
18 Ω120 Ω

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

Weight
367 gAbove average
367 g
120 g550 g

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

Sound

Acoustic Design
Open-back
Impedance
250 Ω
Driver Type
Dynamic driver

Design

Weight
367 g
Ear Pad Type
Velour, memory foam
Detachable Cable
Yes
Foldable
No
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Metal, plastic
Material Ear Cups
Velour, memory foam

Connectivity

Cable Type
3-pin mini XLR, 3.5mm

Identity

Model Number
710490

Microphone

Microphone
No

Release

Date
2016-08-09
Msrp Usd
599 USD
Year
2016

Lab data

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beyerdynamic DT 1990 ProSoundGuys 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.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

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: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
20-3.5
25-2.8
32-2.1
40-1.6
50-1.1
63-1.0
80-0.5
1000.2
1250.6
1600.9
2000.9
2500.8
3150.5
400-0.0
500-0.3
630-0.0
800-0.1
10000.0
12500.9
16002.7
20004.4
25008.1
315010.0
40007.4
50004.6
63006.5
800014.2
100006.6
125001.6
16000-1.2
20000-9.3

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating
7.3/ 10
Recommended
Adam Molina
Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed June 2022
Comfort & fit8.9
Connectivity6.5
Design8.0
Portability6.0
Features7.0
Value7.5

The verdict

The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro are made for professionals, and remains a great choice for audio enthusiasts. Those with cash to burn will get plenty of mileage out of these open-back headphones.

✓Liked: Great sound quality, Build quality is top-notch, Comfortable ear pads

✕Could be better: Ear pads are hard to swap, Requires an amp to drive properly

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