beyerdynamic DT-1990 Pro 250 Ohm Reviews

Great studio headphones !!

Great build quality, really, as for the sound it is very clear and defined while certainly on the bright side.

I use it with sonar works for best fidelity and a nice warm sound with very good bass reproduction.

I also use it on its own to check for excessive brightness in a mix... those headphones will tell you for sure !!

Mixed feelings

These are very well built headphones. Made out of metal and it looks like it could last for a century. The package includes a case for headphones, two detachable cables (straight and spiral) and an extra pair of ear pads.

Headphones are not very light but they are very stable on the head and comfortable. They might be a bit tight at the beginning but that will improve after a few hours. Suitable for longer sessions.

DT-1990 has a relatively large and detailed sound but it is not neutral at all, which made me wonder how it could be suitable for mixing and mastering (that is what is actually written on the box). Balanced ear pads, which come on the headphones give kind of a “V” sound. There is a very obvious bass boost and big treble spikes around 8kHz and around 10kHz, or 11kHz. The extra pair of pads, the analytical pads, are softer and they put the bass down to normal making a larger area of the frequency response much more neutral. However, the spikes in the trebles remain almost the same. It is worth saying that it is not easy to replace pads and switching from one to another cannot be done very fast.

DT-1990 is officially an open back headphone but it is not actually completely opened. It has many holes on the cups but it is not as open as HD-600 is or K-702. When you put DT-1990 on, you can hear that your surrounding sounds become a bit muffled. The sound of DT-1990 feels a bit like a much more improved version of Beyerdymamic’s closed back headphones (DT-770, for example). Bass is very good (with the analytical pads), fairly detailed middle but the trebles are something that people will either love or hate. It is so called, “the beyer sound”; it will add an extra detail to certain records but it will make a lot of records sound harsh and on the edge of pain.

I thought of taming trebles with an EQ, which is possible and to use DT-1990 as a Hi-Fi headphone but the main question was whether it was all worth the price. The price is kind of justified with the case and two pairs of ear pads you get with the headphones and if you like piercing trebles and “the beyer sound”, this can be a great headphone. For me, those trebles were harsh on too many records.

So, the conclusion is: DT-1990 for listening to music? Maybe, for some. For mixing, mastering and critical listening? I do not believe so.

Good headphones

Meet my expectations and then more, very detailed listening

You would experience previously heard tracks in a new light.

Wow - coming from Sennheiser hd598 these are incredible

Its always a gamble getting new headphones as you get used to the ones you have and you dont know if the new ones are going to work for you. Sure there are lots of specs, internet sites with various tests and people's advice but its really down to that moment you try them for the first time....

Well with these after the first few minutes of playing some selected tracks I was laughing out loud - I could go on and on about the highs, the midrange. the lows, timbre, layering, spatial positioning etc etc, but in short my impression is like that moment when you walk into a live concert, the music just explodes into your ears, they really are exciting, lively, fun, incredibly revealing, there is really no end to either the bass or treble extension . I read a review where someone said they spent to entire night listening to their music catalog again - thats exactly what i did! Hope this helps!

Solid and dependable

I've used DT-1990s since they first came out and despite trying plenty of other headphones at twice the price and more, I always come back to these.

My main use is listening to music, generally high quality well mastered music across many genres. The headphones are designed for mixing and mastering so they are very accurate and revealing,

The build quality is superb, better than any other headphone I have had, additionally you can buy all the parts individually from Beyerdynamic should you need to fix them yourself.

Some people complain about them causing fatigue during long listening sessions but I don't seem to have this problem, maybe it depends what you listen to. They do respond well to EQing though so people may want to adjust to make them sound warmer and smoother.

I've used them with the Chord Hugo and Mojo and the fantastic RME ADI-2 DAC as well as directly from a macbook pro, they don't seem too difficult to drive but they do sound better with more power.

Comfort is incredible, nice deep cups, plush pads and just enough clamping force to keep them on your head. The cups swivel slightly front to back for a good fit as well as rotate in the yokes so you get an even pressure across the whole pad.

They bleed a little bit of sound so this is something to consider if you are recording with them.

For the price I would consider these headphones a bargain.

Ideal for mastering & mixing purposes!

Def recommending these headphone if you need professional cans for mixing & mastering. Maybe a bit on the bright side, but detail/clarity is amazing non the less!

I love these headphones!

These are absolutely amazing! They will reveal any issues in the mix very accurately. They have that peak at 8khz but it will only be present on too trebly records. You have to keep that in mind when mixing though. They have amazing bass response up to those very low end. The clamping force is strong so I personally stretched it a couple of times to loosen that grip and they are perfectly fit now. I feel like on most cheaper beyerdynamics the clamping force gets too loose after some time. Here it may be just perfect after a couple of months, I guess thats why its such a strong grip to begin with, its supposed to be more comfortable over time. My clarett pre usb drives them very well. My phone drives them easily as well, but they lose (about 7-10% I would say) of the soundstage and detail they have. My computer direct audio drives them ok, but you can hear the audio card is cheap when plugged into, the sound feels slightly more robotic. I made a comparison side by side of those against the Audeze LCD-2 which is twice the price, and they sounded pretty similar in terms of overall audio quality. Of course the Audeze had a 5-7% wider soundstage (as you would expect from planar headphones), but the details and stereo reproduction was at the same level. You can tell exactly from which angle comes an instrument with both with the same accuracy. LCD-2 sounds darker, they dont have that 8khz peak. The dt1990 overall sounded more exciting due to that peak, which may be a good thing for solely listening to music, but may be a slight disadvantage in terms of mixing audio. The sound is a little colored in the treble which may result in producing slightly darker mixes if this feature is forgoten. This is why its always recommended to mainly check audio from monitor speakers or use eq passive or active eq while using the dt1990. Nevertheless compared to a classic with twice the price (Audeze LCD-2) those headphones did not feel any worse, just slightly different. I think this says a lot about them. I love mine and the fact that they come with lots of accessories is incredibly convenient. I let my girlfriend use them a couple of times, and now she wants them as well... :)

Great headphones

these headphones help me a lot for the bass and mid bass range.

If it sounds good on these, for sure you made a good track!

Close your eyes Open you EARS

I use for mixing and mastering and also listening.

This is not like my other headphones:Akg K240 , K712,Sennheiser Hd 25 , Jubilee HD58x,Audio ath m50x

I dont recommend use with Sonarworks.

Only used balanced pads.

Pros:

Super clean details,and helping my mixing so easy

Very fast drivers no distortion on low,mid,high area.

I dont need use my studio monitors,only for checking.

Soundstage not super wide but enough,actually it must be like this.

Impressive instrument separation.

For every genre music.

Cons:

uncomfortable a litte bit.

The DT1990 is more about focus. It doesn’t invite you to sit back and relax, it makes you sit up straight and think about what is happening, and this can get very fatiguing if it is not something you want to do at that moment.

Amazing Headphones for critical listening, mastering

Very neutral, detailed, analytical sound but unlike the DT990 are less sharp, perfect!

Excellent pair of headphones

One of the best headphone I've ever tried. Such a deep frequency response and an incredible definition, otherwise, my pair of 1990pro just came with a defect, technically i don't know why is like that, but my left headphone start distorting a bit, around 633hz only in that specific frequency range, so I'm now trying to make a return but the custumer service here ignores my mail.

Incredible Performance

I decided to upgrade from a DT 990 Pro to this product. On initial reaction they are quite similar yet very different. The actual ear/head fit is unimaginably comfortable. For a guy with a big head there was absolutely no problem in comfort. The sound is extremely crisp. clear and well balanced. The overall build quality is a MASSIVE step up from the previous line. The metal finishing and stitching on the leather headband gives this headphone it's captivating look. I see absolutely no cons so far and given the price this is an amazing piece of equipment in your studio.

very good sound even with an equalizer

Great headphones! they are 'made in Germany' and the quality really speaks for itself. Almost entirely made of metal, looks great and solid construction. You can buy replacemant parts too if something breaks, improving longetivity. The cables are good, there are 2 sets of earpads and the carrying case is a nice bonus.

The clamping force is a bit much for me but will hopefully loosen up after some time (that depends on your head of course).

Sound is ok out of the box but as many are mentioning, it is tuned towards treble which sometimes can be too much depending on the song. However, using software (in my case Peace equalizer APO) i gave it more bass and lowered the mids slightly but kept the treble. That makes it much more comfortable to listen to for me. If you like to EQ your sound, the 1990's can take it and will not disappoint.

In any case, i'm happy with the purchase and will enjoy the headphones for many years.

Must have for mixing purposes

This are great headphones for mixing audio and also very interesting to just listen to music. They really help me with decisions regarding the low end of the mix when used in conjunction with studio monitors as it will basically mitigate your room acoustic issues which is so notoriously in the lower frequencies. They sound neutral across the whole frequency spectrum and very close to my studio monitors.

I'm mixing without speakers

Yes, I'm mixing my music without speakers with a help of these headphones. Yes, it's possible. Yes, it sounds good enough on speakers after.

Superb headphones

Extremely well made, premium, good looking headphones. Feel like they will last a very long time. Detail and soundstage is excellent with very impressive low end for open backs. Only downside with the sound is a harsh bump around 8K that can make hi-hats appear louder than they are.

Also love the semi-hard case they come with, even if it’s size makes it a little I

impractical for day to day use.

Great Clean Sound

Clean Sound, using through my Apollo x6

Great for my mixing and mastering stages 🙏🏼

I've had them for a bit over two weeks. I've used them mostly to listen to music, discourse/conversation and also to game.

Build quality, so far, looks great (metal and high quality looking plastics).

Aesthetics is a personal thing but I think it looks pretty with the contrast between black and silver. The model number is painted on the ear-cups in silver in a way that's not overstated and matches the sparkle of the metal grid on the inside of the cups.

Comfort is great after a two week period. The headband is stretched enough so that it doesn't clamp as hard, but its not coming loose. The pads are not that big for my ears and compared to the 990 less comfortable at first (they're harder), but I got used to them quickly.

Sound quality is a step above the DT 990. They sound far better, more detailed and with greater extension. The balanced pads give them a satisfying low end impact for me and the analytical pads give them a more detailed sound with better separation (more space).

Sounds Great and very Comfortable

Best budget open open pro headphone for the price out there.

The best ear headphones.

I use it for mixing and mastering. I consider them one of the best in my Studio. Very detailed and accurate. Excellent helpers in work, as an additional control to the main monitors. Not everyone can listen to music because of their analytical sound. At the first audition, after 30 minutes, the head was squeezed very hard, but after I unbent the headband, they began to turn gray on the head perfectly. I stopped noticing them , as if they were not dressed on my head. The only thing that I didn't like a little was the connection, the cable connector and the headphones themselves , it is very long for me and constantly rests on the ear when turning my head to the left. Best headphones for the price. I recommend to buy.