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Owned 1–6 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
Built really well, super repairable through Beyer's site, and also comfortable. The only issue I'd have is that the pads like to compress easily with heavy usage. Bass is warm, mids are good, and the treble is not for everyone as it's exaggerated, as well as a treble spike.
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A 0.7 puts its noise isolation in the bottom 10% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 93 of the 243 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned 1–6 months.
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 47% of the 252 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 243).
below average for over-ear headphones — based on 201 of 243 we've cataloged.
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beyerdynamic DT 990 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.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -6.8 |
| 25 | -5.5 |
| 32 | -4.3 |
| 40 | -3.2 |
| 50 | -2.3 |
| 63 | -1.5 |
| 80 | -1.8 |
| 100 | -0.6 |
| 125 | -0.2 |
| 160 | -0.1 |
| 200 | -0.7 |
| 250 | -1.7 |
| 315 | -2.7 |
| 400 | -3.2 |
| 500 | -3.1 |
| 630 | -3.0 |
| 800 | -1.9 |
| 1000 | -0.4 |
| 1250 | 0.4 |
| 1600 | 1.6 |
| 2000 | 3.9 |
| 2500 | 6.9 |
| 3150 | 9.0 |
| 4000 | 7.1 |
| 5000 | 9.0 |
| 6300 | 11.2 |
| 8000 | 15.3 |
| 10000 | 10.8 |
| 12500 | 5.5 |
| 16000 | 0.3 |
| 20000 | -7.5 |
beyerdynamic DT 990 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.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.1 |
| 26 | 0.5 |
| 33 | -0.1 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | -0.0 |
| 65 | -0.0 |
| 82 | -0.2 |
| 103 | 0.2 |
| 130 | -0.1 |
| 163 | -0.2 |
| 205 | -0.4 |
| 259 | -0.6 |
| 325 | -0.9 |
| 410 | -1.2 |
| 516 | -2.1 |
| 613 | -2.7 |
| 772 | -3.7 |
| 972 | -1.8 |
| 1220 | -1.4 |
| 1540 | 1.4 |
| 1940 | 2.9 |
| 2440 | 7.5 |
| 3070 | 5.3 |
| 3870 | 9.3 |
| 4870 | 17.6 |
| 6130 | 12.4 |
| 7720 | 13.9 |
| 9720 | 14.9 |
| 12200 | 13.1 |
| 15400 | 14.7 |
| 19400 | 23.3 |
The verdict
For less than $200, it's not hard to understand why the DT 990 PRO is considered to be a classic pair of cans for audio producers and music lovers alike. If you don't want to splurge on Beyerdynamic's updated line of DT PRO X headsets, then this is an absolute steal.
✓Liked: Comfortable, Great sound, Price
✕Could be better: 250Ω requires an external amp, Can't replace the cable
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Would buy againBuilt really well, super repairable through Beyer's site, and also comfortable. The only issue I'd have is that the pads like to compress easily with heavy usage. Bass is warm, mids are good, and the treble is not for everyone as it's exaggerated, as well as a treble spike.
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