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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Black and Gray · 250 Ω · Over-ear · Released 1985

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO, product view 1

Specifications

Open-back

Acoustic design

None

Noise cancelling

None

Microphone

3.5 mm, 6.35 mm

Wired

250 Ω

Impedance

Overview

Open-back studio headphones

beyerdynamic's long-running open-back studio headphones for mixing and critical listening, sold in 80 and 250 ohm versions. The cable is fixed, and the open back lets sound in and out.

  • Wide soundstage

    Reviewers found the open-back design gives a wide, airy soundstage.

  • Bright treble

    Reviewers found the treble emphasised. It adds clarity to cymbals and hi-hats, but most reviewers suggested EQ to tame it.

  • Comfortable velour pads

    Reviewers found the large velour ear pads very comfortable for long sessions.

Impedance versions

  • 80 ohmsMade for general studio use, with a 3 m straight cable.
  • 250 ohmsMade for professional studio equipment, with a 3 m coiled cable. Reviewers found it needs more power than phones provide.

Both versions have a fixed, single-sided cable.

Family guide

beyerdynamic DT PRO studio headphones
Closed-backOpen-back
1985 Fixed cable
DT 990 PRO Reviewers found a bright, treble-forward soundThis model

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