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beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro

Name: beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
Brand: beyerdynamic
SKU: B01KM9EJ7I
Price: 655.99 USD

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Key specs

Acoustic Design

Open-back

Closed-back56%Open-back37%Semi-open8%

Open-back appears on 37% of the 63 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 67).

Impedance

250 ΩAbove average

250 Ω

18 Ω120 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 54 of 67 we've cataloged.

Weight

367 gAbove average

367 g

120 g544 g

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 67 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 Pro Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)

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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	-4.6
25	-3.8
32	-3.2
40	-2.6
50	-2.2
63	-2.0
80	-1.6
100	-0.8
125	-0.4
160	-0.1
200	-0.1
250	-0.3
315	-0.6
400	-1.1
500	-1.3
630	-1.1
800	-1.2
1000	-1.0
1250	-0.1
1600	1.6
2000	3.3
2500	7.1
3150	8.9
4000	6.3
5000	3.6
6300	5.4
8000	13.1
10000	5.5
12500	0.6
16000	-2.2
20000	-10.3

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)

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Solid lines: 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: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-4.6
26	-1.0
33	1.0
41	0.0
52	-0.6
65	0.6
82	-0.7
103	-5.4
130	-4.1
163	-5.7
205	-4.3
259	-2.2
325	-2.1
410	-6.8
516	-9.2
613	-2.2
772	-5.7
972	-3.1
1220	-5.4
1540	-1.5
1940	1.7
2440	0.3
3070	-1.8
3870	1.9
4870	6.8
6130	3.8
7720	-4.6
9720	-5.8
12200	-11.9
15400	-5.5
19400	9.7

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.3/ 10

Recommended

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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