Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 459038
The open-back design and lightweight diaphragm deliver a transient response akin to electrostatic headphones, providing a transparent, spacious soundstage essential for critical listening. Handmade in Germany with robust spring steel and breathable velour pads, these 250Ω headphones ensure lasting physical comfort during extended sessions. They are best for mixing and mastering engineers who need a natural, balanced frequency response with strong bass and treble detail in a wired studio setup.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
impedance ohms 250
open closed back open
30 Overall Score
Price ¥0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
| Headband | spring steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 35000 |
| Impedance | 250 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 459038 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 250 | - | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 459038 | 32.1 | 18.1 | 35 | 40.8 | 44.7 | 32.3 | 22.3 | 48.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 97.4 | 60 |
Price
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