Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO Open Dynamic Studio 250 Ohm Headphones

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And the hd-650? They clamp like crazy, I couldn't wear these for over 10 minutes, really uncomfortable. However, if you regularly have lengthy listening sessions to your music, you will appreciate the work Beyerdynamic has put into their build: (replaceable) grey velour ear pads epitomise comfort, fitting snugly around your ears, while gently clasping your head with the right amount of snugness. This cookie stores user-like settings for the chat system provider, which are required for our online chat service. Trusted Shops Despite having the same frequency response range of 5Hz-35 kHz, these headphones have a great sound delivery with an excellent sense of imaging, depth, and soundstage. As a result, they are perfect for any gaming session and studio mixing, monitoring, and mastering.

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My first impression when I played some music was like: "My ears! It hurts!" because of the amount of high-frequency content. This was the reason to do the first test with high-frequency rich genres like Trance and Techno. The DT 990 PRO with an impedance of 80 Ohms and sensitivity of 96dB require less power to deliver high audio levels, meaning they work well with equipment with low amplification, including mobile phones, portable music players, and other portable devices. When playing Overwatch, the sound was appropriately bombastic at moderate volume but sounded slightly shrill with high volume levels.

I wouldn't recommend DT990 Pro for casual listening. Most of your favourite songs may be unbearable to listen to. Besides that, as long as you can still hear a high frequency range up to 16kHz as I do, this part of the spectrum will be always taking the space and in front position. If I do really need a headphone amp, any recommendations? (I use the headphones for mixing, I'm pairing it with Sonarworks SoundID) Some people may enjoy genres like Jazz, RnB etc. on those because of the wide stereo space. As long as it doesn't have exaggerated cymbals, you may be fine. If you prefer deeper, more towards mid and bass range sound, avoid DT990 at all costs.

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The DT 990 PRO is an open dynamic headphone of exceptional quality suitable for the most demanding professional and audiophile applications.

Soft ear pads and adjustable, sliding, earpieces together with a very flexible coiled cable ensure listening comfort during extended periods of use.

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The hd-650 sounded like the 990's if someone put an equalizer on them that turned down every frequency past 3khz down 3-6db. And well they do. I use them daily for the computer usage I described earlier. For a while I took them to school which they handled perfectly. They're sturdy with a metal frame but just light enough that long time wearing is still comfortable. The reduced weight of the diaphragm and moving coil result in a similar pulse characteristic as electrostatic headphones, and in combination with a carefully tailored frequency response offer a natural and balanced sound. The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 Ohms delivers better sound quality than the DT 990 PRO 80 Ohms. Microphone sound quality:

Made for mixing, should this open-back studio stalwart be on your list?

Both the DT 990 PRO 80 Ohms and 250 Ohms have the same durable build qualityas they are almost entirely made from high-grade and durable plastic, except for their steel metal headband that suspends the ear cups, providing a secure fit. The ear cups are adjustable, replaceable, and consist of soft memory foam padding wrapped in velour for optimum comfort when playing games or listening to music for extended periods. In addition, they come with a straight tangle-free cord attached to one side for efficient frequent adjustment. Performance/sound quality: I must say, I was surprised how this finally salvaged the headphone sound. I am listening to it as I type this and it almost sounds "normal" in a good way! Mind you, if you turn up the level too much, the warbling sound comes to haunt you but that is likely not your everyday level. For decades now, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO has been a dominant headphone among studio professionals. It delivers detailed audio and extremely transparent sound, which is perfect for studio applications.