Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro
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
25 Overall Score
Price MX$4,383
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average sound (17th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
| Headband | spring steel |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 250 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 250 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 65 | 60 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro | 30.1 | 14.9 | 33.7 | 16.7 | 42.7 | 10.4 | 13 | 39 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.3 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.3 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 A3025 Compare | 91.9 | 84.2 | 92 | 88.4 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 90.7 | 83.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 91.9 | 65.7 | 92 | 42 | 67.5 | 13.2 | 92 | 97.5 |
Price
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