Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 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 (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 DT 990 PRO 250 Ohm | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 250 | 48 | 470 | 33 | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO DT 990 PRO 250 Ohm | 30.3 | 15.2 | 34.2 | 77 | 43.3 | 65.4 | 87.1 | 13.5 | 62.3 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.7 | 79.2 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.7 | 94.9 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 69.8 | 99.2 | 55.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7 S3 Compare | 97.5 | 98.3 | 76.7 | 93.1 | 71.7 | 65.4 | 69.8 | 98.5 | 66.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.1 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 91.4 | 50.3 | 69.8 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.2 | 84.8 | 95.8 | 98.9 | 97 | 50.3 | 96.2 | 96.5 | 91.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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