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beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

Name: beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
Brand: beyerdynamic
SKU: B0011UB9CQ
Price: 199.99 USD

Like good-sounding pillows for your ears.

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$199.99

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Noise Isolation

0.7/ 10

0.7

0.010.0

A 0.7 puts its noise isolation in the bottom 10% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 89 of the 238 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation

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Key specs

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 48% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).

Weight

250 gBelow average

250 g

120 g427 g

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 198 of 238 we've cataloged.

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Headphone Jack: Yes
USB Charging: No

Design

Weight: 250 g
Clamping Force: 3.5-5.5 g
Ear Pad Type: Velour
Foldable: No
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Sound

Acoustic Design: Open-back
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 45 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Impedance: 250 Ω
Sensitivity: 96 dB/mW

Battery

Battery: No

Identity

Model Number: DT 990 PRO

Microphone

Microphone: No

Lab data

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beyerdynamic DT 990 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.

beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-6.4
25	-5.1
32	-3.9
40	-2.8
50	-1.9
63	-1.1
80	-1.4
100	-0.2
125	0.2
160	0.3
200	-0.3
250	-1.3
315	-2.3
400	-2.8
500	-2.7
630	-2.6
800	-1.5
1000	-0.0
1250	0.8
1600	2.0
2000	4.3
2500	7.3
3150	9.4
4000	7.5
5000	9.4
6300	11.6
8000	15.7
10000	11.2
12500	5.9
16000	0.7
20000	-7.1

beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

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 990 Pro: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.6/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byAdam MolinaReviewed March 2022

Isolation0.7

Comfort & fit9.6

Connectivity6.5

Design8.0

Portability5.0

Features6.8

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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Owners

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