Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro 250 Ohm
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According to our headphones expert
With the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, you'll hear every detail of your productions. These headphones have a frequency range of 5 to 40,000Hz. With this, the low as well as the high tones are clear and detailed. Your music sounds extra natural thanks to the open design. That's because no sound pressure builds up in the ear cups. The headphones have a solid and lightweight design, while the ear cushions adjust themselves to the shape of your ears. You can comfortably spend hours in the studio working on your latest track.
Type of ear cushions | Over-ear | |
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Bluetooth | ||
Noise canceling | ||
Sound quality according to customers | Excellent | |
Carrying comfort according to customers | Very good | |
Built-in microphone |
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There it is: the big brother of the DT 990. I have a lot of experience with different headphones from this German brand, but this one rightly belongs to the top class. This is also clearly visible from the outside. Where Beyerdynamic considers sound quality to be more important than looks, it is still equipped with a beautiful grill with DT 1990 Pro in shiny letters.
Where other Beyerdynamics often tend towards a v-shaped reproduction, so somewhat reduced mids compared to low and high, the DT 1990 Pro sounds very even. It certainly holds its own in studio use. In addition, it is also extremely suitable for the critical listener who likes a precise and natural sound. When I first put the headphones on and heard the crystal clear sound, I would rather expect a price of €1000. That is what you pay for competitors such as the Hd800 from Sennheiser.
For on the road or outdoors, however, the DT 1990 is less suitable due to the open construction. He therefore does not close out ambient noise and also the other way around, the sound from the headphones leaks out quite a bit. So you will want to use it best in a quiet environment.
Two different earpads are included. If you want a tight sound, choose the gray, and with the black you have a more launched sound with a little more bass. A nice addition and this makes it suitable for all music genres.
It comes with two cables, one curled and one straight, and that's where we get to the minor niggle. The DT 1990 weighs 370 grams alone and is wired (the coiled cord is 5 meters) a bit on the heavy side. I myself did not find it too disturbing, partly because it is also extremely comfortable, but it is worth mentioning.
With a resistance of 250 ohms, the headphones also require a little extra input, which most phones and simple MP3 players often just don't have. No problem for hi-fi systems and with a headphone amplifier you are also well equipped.
This DT 1990 is rightly a worthy successor to the DT 990. I own them both and although the 990 already has a very good sound, this really goes one step further and you end up with an almost perfect sound! Very satisfied with this, I will certainly enjoy this for a long time!
Gerben van Vliet
4 February 2017
Automatically translated from Dutch
General, The DT 1990 Pro from Beyerdynamic is a very impressive pair of headphones in every way. Not only is the construction of these headphones sturdy and durable, thanks to the high-resolution Tesla drivers you get a wide, dynamic, and naturally possible stereo sound. The ear cushions are made of very comfortable fabric and filled with memory foam so that you can have long studio sessions and at the same time almost forget that you are wearing the headphones! Not only that, enough accessories are included with the headphones that you are assured of years of listening pleasure. The additional accessories include: two pairs of velor ear cushions with different sound characteristics, two pairs of cables (3 meters straight and curled) and a premium hard case.
Comfort and quality in professional studio headphones.
With these headphones you can make miles in the studio and that is clearly noticeable in the specifications. The DT 1990 Pro features an impressive frequency range from 5 Hz to 40 kHz. To connect the headphones to your music source, use one of the two supplied cables, equipped with a mini-XLR connector to connect them to the headphones and a 3.5 mm mini stereo jack connector to connect your music source. The DT 1990 is also supplied with a 6.35 mm jack adapter. Please note that the nominal impedance of the headphones is 250 Ohms, so you need a headphone amplifier to connect the headphones to, for example, your smartphone or tablet. With me it plays via the SPL Phonitor 2 Amp. and I can tell you that this amplifier knows its stuff. Many professional studios use it for mastering. The 1990Pro is a real masterpiece and can rightly be called the flagship of the Beyer-Dynamic headphones. You'd rather expect the 1990 Pro to cost between $1,000 and $1,500 given its performance.
Anton
24 November 2016
Automatically translated from Dutch
About the basics: This is an open-back headphone, music leaks from/to the outside, that's normal and is less more fatiguing than closed back model which are more meant for a nomade use
About the sound: In comparison to Sennheiser 600, Sennheiser 650, Beyerdynamic Amiron, Beyerdynamic 770 PRO, I finally found with this headphone the balance I was looking for. The sound is a little bit punchy and sounding lively and present, while being also a bit refined and well-detailed. So not so aggressive as a Beyer 770 but less laidback and distant than a Sennheiser 650 or Beyer Amiron. The bass is also powerful enough to be interesting, much more present than in a Sennheiser 600.
About the packaging: Very nicely made: the semi-rigid box allows the headphone to be stored together with the cable being plugged in (not all model allow that). 2 sets of hear pads are also present and allow you to tweak the sound to your choice (set A for analytical sound and a set B for a balanced with a more pronounced bass). The two cables (straight or twisted) gives you also more choice depending on the distance to your audio source
conclusion: All in all a very well-built headphone, with a well-balanced sound which is refined, very detailed and lively (from my subjective point of view), with a nicely made packaging and many accessories. This headphone is known from professional and for a good reason, you get really a lot for your money and you will have many good years of pleasure for a headphone that won't make you feel tired after many hours listening. So I decided to keep it.
Gabriel Cescutti
13 December 2017
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Product number | 743022 | |
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Manufacturer code | 710490 | |
Brand | Beyerdynamic | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Weight in grams | 370 g | |
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Color | Black | |
Material | Fabric, Metal, Plastic | |
Built-in microphone | ||
Intended for | Consumers |
Tested by expert |
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Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
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Impedance | 250 O | |
Hi-Res audio | ||
Volume limit | ||
Active headphones | ||
Noise canceling |
Bluetooth | ||
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Multipoint pairing |
Detachable cable | ||
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Ribbon cable | ||
Coil cable | ||
Braided sleeve | ||
Remote in cable |
Sound quality according to customers | Excellent | |
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Carrying comfort according to customers | Very good |
Water-resistant |
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Type of ear cushions | Over-ear | |
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Types of design | Open | |
Foldable | ||
Rotatable ear cups | ||
Ear cushion material | Fabric | |
Remote control on ear cups |
Best tested |
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