Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 Ohm
The open-back design and 45mm dynamic drivers deliver exceptional spaciousness and precise stereo imaging, making subtle mix adjustments clearly audible across a 5Hz-35kHz range. The 250-gram weight, spring steel headband, and soft velour ear pads provide lasting comfort for long sessions, while the single-sided cable prevents tangling. These headphones are best for mixing and mastering engineers who need to pinpoint acoustic source positioning without exaggerated bass.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sound (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
| Headband | spring steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 35000 |
| Impedance | 250 |
| Sensitivity | 96 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm Studio Headphones for Mixing, Mastering, and Editing (open-back) |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 Ohm | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | 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) | 45 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 250 | 480 | - | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 Ohm | 33.2 | 19.9 | 37.2 | 82.9 | 50.6 | 72.9 | 87.1 | 26.1 | 73 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 98.6 | 92.5 | 53 | 87.1 | 95.2 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.5 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 87.1 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 87.1 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 52.9 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
Usage Scores
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