beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Limited Black Edition Open-Back Headphones 250 Ohm

Okay so I started researching headphones a while ago and being new to the whole "how much for those cans??!!" market, I was sceptical of how much of a difference they would make and nervous about which ones to get. Short review line is, these are excellent. Job done, you can go now. Not satisfied? Well I've tested them out against my 5.1 Logitech z906 speakers which are running on an optical connection (worth noting that the DT990s are running from a Creative Labs G5 dac). In games the bass on the headphones is incredible. Cannon fire in World of Warships woke me up and not because it was loud but just because I'd never heard such a boom before. I've also been testing this on music (not an audiophile so bear with me here) and having just ran Masterchef Synesthesiaby by Swede Mason through both, one after the other, the sound was distinctive. I get why people say these cans aren't for bass heads after this test, not that it's from a lack of bass on the cans but because it's airy. The speakers delivered a wall of sound which I felt as much as heard and the result was the bass was powerful but messy. I couldn't tell one bass line from another. With the DT990s I can tell which bass line is doing what without any effort whatsoever but it doesn't assault my head with a rumble designed to make soup of my brain (that's both an advantage and a disadvantage in my book). I can say however that the bass isn't lacking. Spread Your Love doesn't have quite the dirty bass I'm used to. Keine Lust comes through nice and punchy (as I've just found out, ensure you have that dac set to direct audio or you're wasting the potential of these cans) but unlike most headphones, iems and speakers I've tried this track on, I can separate the guitars perfectly, even in the busy chorus. Now, for build quality, these feel excellent. I've broken many headsets in my time and the only ones to last have been a pair of Sennheiser PC323Ds which these DT990s are replacing. I've got confidence that these cans will last a good long while. They're solid and feel like they're going to be heavy but really aren't when they're on your head. As for fit, I have an inordinately large cranium (stop giggling!) and they fit fine. Firm clamping force fresh out of the box. Nothing uncomfortable. Does feel a little warm around my head but I'm more of a cold weather guy and it's been up to 26c in front of my pc the last couple of nights so I'm putting it down to that. Accessories wise, you get the necessary and no more. The jack adaptor seems robust and well made (the threads on the screw joint into the 3.5mm work fine, which is usually the test of a decent engineer), the bag is nothing special and there's nothing else in the box. If you like rock music from System of a Down to AC/DC and Queen Adreena, I'd say you can buy with confidence. As a parting note, I'm listening to Midlife Crysis by Faith no More as I write this and not only am I finding new pieces of the music that I can enjoy, the bass is there like I've never heard before. It's no longer a background of continual growl without much rhythm but specific notes! I am very impressed with these cans (as you can probably tell). Now all I'm left wondering at is what you'd get for the £2k cans and above? If this is the lower end of the range then call me a philistine and leave me happy here.

These DT 990 PROs are honestly some of the best headphones I’ve ever used — especially for the price. If you’re into music, gaming, or just love great sound, you’ll probably love these too. First off, they’re super comfy. The ear pads are soft and feel great, even during long sessions. I can wear them for hours without my ears hurting or feeling too warm. They're big, but not in a bad way — more like a cozy cloud for your head. As for the sound quality — wow. The audio is super clear and detailed. The bass is strong but not overpowering, the highs are crisp, and everything feels nicely spaced out. You can really hear all the little layers in your music or game. The open-back design makes the sound feel wide and natural — like you're sitting in a room with speakers, not just wearing headphones. They’re also built like a tank. Really solid and durable, not cheap plastic like a lot of other brands. Just keep in mind the cable is permanently attached, which might be a downside for some. One thing to note: these are the 250-ohm version, so they sound best with an amp or audio interface. They’ll still work with a phone or laptop, but they really shine when properly powered. Bottom line: If you're looking for headphones that sound amazing, feel great, and are built to last, the DT 990 PRO is a fantastic choice. Whether you’re gaming, mixing music, or just vibing to your favorite playlist — they won’t disappoint.

These are some of the BEST headphones for mixing and mastering, and even just producing and games. They are a good size and adjustable to fit any head size. The sound quality from these is incredible! The soundstage is super wide and clear, and as its open back, you can hear every little detail. They are super durable and comfortable with soft earcups that fit nicely around your ears without making you sweaty as they are fabric. The headband part is comfortable and I haven't noticed any discomfort from wearing these up to 8 hours per day. I've owned these for almost a year now and they are still as good as the day I got them. They have a strong build quality and great sound profile! The high frequencies are a bit loud but easily fixable and not painful. These are definitely worth the money and I couldn't recommend these enough

Durability: These things are so strong I dropped them many times (butter fingers) but there isn’t even I scratch or any sort of way to tell they are dropped. Build quality: amazing ear cups are plastic but the headband is metal and some sort of leather feeling fabric. Versatility: they are wired and the wires very long so even though they are for studio use I use them on a MacBook Air and they are fine for it not for tracking though. Value for money: I would say in between pros and cons for not side such as pros: insanely comfy. Long cable for setup that are further away. won’t damage easily. Cons: cable gets caught on things. Quit pricey. Overall Amazing durability, great build quality, not to good versatility, high value for money UPDATE: About a year down the line of using them, i had noticed the tip/cable that connects them to the pc started to bend. (i dont think this was the headphones fault necessarily, however it shouldve been stronger than to bend after just having it at a funny angle.) I noticed it, and while walking away from the computer one day, i caught my foot on the cable, and it snapped the tip of the cord out and now the rest of the plug is inside my computer (£10-£30 repair smh) so im not pleased, however, it was a mistake on my part.

I cannot fault these cans in the slightest. I personally feel the black edition looks more modern than the standard grey version and blends in better with my current setup. The build of the headphones feels really premium, the headband cover is really smooth and the ear pads feel really nice on your ears. There is just the right amount of clamp on my head and there are also no annoying “pokey” bits that press into your head, even when wearing glasses. My overall impression of the build quality is great, in fact sometimes I forget they’re on my head and the feel of the pads sometimes makes me just want to wear them regardless if I’m using them or not. I think however that the cable could have been coiled like the grey edition as it’s better for cable management. The sound quality is amazing, the best part of the product. I’m not an audiophile in anyway but have no complaints about either the power or the quality of the sound. I use these cans for both music and gaming, along with a pre-amp for full utilisation of the cans. I’m often impressed with the audio delivery when playing games and couldn’t game without them. I enjoy a lot of bass from my headphones, these cans deliver a high bass but it’s balanced well with the rest of the sound, as it doesn’t output too high on the bass levels as what some reviews seem to claim. I use a pre-amp with these cans as it’s impedance is 250 ohms, so they do require powering up more to deliver higher levels. Another great thing about these headphones is that pretty much all the parts of them is replaceable by Beyerdynamic so if anything does break you can just buy that part again; really convenient. I’d give these a 10/10 for someone who likes rich gaming and music sounds.

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Limited Black Edition headphones have been an absolute game-changer for me, offering an unparalleled audio experience that I hadn't realized was possible until I put them on. From the deep, immersive bass to the crystal-clear highs, every note, every beat, every intricate layer of sound is rendered with such precision and clarity that it feels like being front and center at a live concert. The comfort level of these headphones is unmatched. The soft, circumaural velour ear pads and the padded headband allow for hours of comfortable use without any of the discomfort that usually comes with long gaming sessions or music marathons. The open diffuse field studio design not only provides excellent playback precision but also adds a depth to the audio experience that closed headphones simply can't match. Being an avid gamer and an occasional music producer, I found these headphones to be perfect for both worlds. The open-back design offers a wide soundstage that is ideal for gaming, making it easier to pinpoint where sounds are coming from in a virtual environment. And when it comes to music production, the exceptional pulse behavior and playback precision mean you can hear every detail in the mix, ensuring your tracks are just as you intended them to be. However, to get the most out of the 250 Ohms version, a DAC is indeed necessary. Pairing these headphones with the GOXLR has been a revelation, providing not just the needed power but also the flexibility to tweak the sound to my exact liking. Now, for the twist in the tale – my cat, apparently a budding audiophile or perhaps just a cable connoisseur, decided that the smooth, 3-meter cable was too tempting to resist. One moment I was lost in the immersive soundscapes of my favorite game, and the next, I was yanked back to reality by the sight of my cat chomping down on the cable. While it's a testament to Beyerdynamic's service-friendly construction that I could easily replace the cable, it's also a reminder that no matter how perfect your setup, it's no match for a curious cat.

Being a gamer I’ve used many many headsets over the years, most of them break pretty easy or have issues, have had these for a while now and still going strong. I can wear them for 14+ hours easily and don’t hurt or anything. The sound is amazing and they look good too. Good size fit to the head and fully adjustable. Cover your ears but you can still hear things around you or people calling your name etc. Cable is very long and functional so no issues reaching a PC under the desk for example. All in all I would say it’s very good value for money with the quality of these headphones and would recommend them to others.

I brought these on the basis of the Beyerdynamic name and having heard the older versions of these type of headphone (both open ear) I was disappointed. Like other reviewers have said you need a headphone amplifier (proper one like Naim Headline, not a USB plug in rubbish) however, when I compared these to Grado SR325 (G cushions fitted) alongside, the sound from the Grado's was far better in terms of the detail etc. If you listen on a proper set up then you will understand and notice the difference. There is plenty of bass on the Grado's aswell if you get the right cushions / set up. The comfort on the Beyers is great (no question) with the padded headphone band and velour ear pads but the build quality on the Grado's is better when you compare them side by side. The lead on the Grado's (far far thicker) is streets ahead of the Beyers which is thin. The Grado's are twice the price BUT if you pay the extra £4 and get Sodial G cushions for them it makes them better than the Beyers. They are also easier to drive . The build quality of the Beyers seems to have gone down a notch or two from the older ones (15-16 years ago or more) which could explain why they are in the price bracket they are. I think the older ones were well over £200-£300. The DT1990's may be better (I've not tried them) but these at £369 are over £100 more than the Grado's. To sum up, the Beyers are not a bad headphone just not up to the mark of the older versions and you need to pay extra to get headphone amp to drive them properly.

Amazing product. Meets all my needs. And is mega comfortable.

Uso queste Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm insieme alla mia Audient iD4 MK2 e al microfono Rode PodMic XLR, e si sono rivelate un’ottima scelta. Il suono è molto aperto e dettagliato: bassi equilibrati, medi chiari e alti brillanti (a volte un po’ spinti, ma facilmente gestibili con una leggera equalizzazione). La scena sonora è ampia e precisa, perfetta per ascolto critico, editing audio e musica. Il comfort è eccellente: i pad in velluto sono morbidi e non scaldano, e la costruzione è solida come ci si aspetta da Beyerdynamic. Con la iD4 MK2 vengono pilotate senza problemi: la scheda ha abbastanza potenza per farle rendere molto bene.

Casque de référence dans cette gamme de prix il va taquiner des casques coûtant plusieurs fois son prix sans problème. Je l'ai possèdé en 250 ohm pro, 32 ohms premium et 600 ohms premium et maintenant en 250 ohm pro limited édition. Bref c'est un casque que l'on regrette une fois vendu et je suis revenu et je ne compte plus le vendre. Grave présent mais qui ne prend pas le dessus c'est hyper rapide et défini. Médium au top très défini et aéré. Aigu incisif et détaillé. Spatialisation très ouverte et large ça respire. Confort au top comme d'habitude chez beyer un peu plus de clamping que les versions premium mais ça reste très tres confortable. Ce casque existe depuis un peu plus de 35 ans c'est un casque qui ne se démode pas et c'est une preuve que c'est un excellent casque. Il coûtait plus de 400e à l'époque. Bref c'est du moyen haut de gamme à prix d'ami il surpasse sur pas mal de point un HD600 et HD650 si on adhère à sa sonorité qui est fun et typé hi-fi, il peut même rivaliser sur certains points avec un hd800 par exemple. C'est le casque fun de la gamme beyer. Le dt880 que je possède aussi est ultra neutre Dt770 est plus fun que le dt880 mais moins que le Dt990 sauf pour la version 80 ohm mais on perd en spatialisation pour le dt770. Je possède comme casque akg k702, dt880 600 ohms, hd600 et HD650 de sennheiser, hd598, dt770 80 ohms, sr125 grado, Philips fidelio x2, msr7 audio technica, sennheiser momentum m2 over ear, flc8, audio technica ckr9 et d'autres que j'ai vendu Donc le Dt990 est dans le top 3 de mes meilleurs casques si pas mon préféré. Ça sonne façon analytique mais c'est fun ça tape bien quand il le faut il y a du grave et des aigus et même du médium même si moins poussé que sur un sennheiser pour le médium ça reste ultra cohérent et hyper détaillé, aéré et plaisant à écouter en tout temps. Une valeur sure, vous pouvez l'acheter les yeux fermés :)

Der Kopfhörer ist bequem und hochwertig, genau wie das hier in vielen Bewertungen beschrieben ist. Allerdings gibt es es ein paar Sachen die man Wissen sollte. Habe mir die 250 Ohm Variante für den Onboard Sound meines B650 Tomahawk MSI Mainboard bestellt. Der Ton gefiel mir qualitativ sehr gut, allerdings die Lautstärke nicht. Man kann die Desktop Lautstärke auf 100% Stellen, was laut genug für Filme oder YT ist. Allerdings höre ich manche Musik Stücke gerne nochmal etwas lauter und da reicht es nicht. Hatte aber keine Lust gegen die 80 OHM Variante umzutauschen und wollte mir schon einen Verstärker bestellen, der noch mal um die 70 Euro kostet. Hatte aber noch eine Soundblaster Z in der Schublade, die mehr als genug Power für die 250 OHM liefert, wie sich herausgestellt hat. Mit der stärkeren Quelle sind mir jetzt allerdings schon 40 Prozent Lautstärke viel zu Laut. Habe ernsthaft Angst einen Gehörschaden zu bekommen, falls der Regler versehentlich mal auf 80% oder höher steht. Werde mir jetzt zur Sicherheit einen Lautstärkeregler für Klinke bestellen, kostet zum Glück nur 7 Euro. Kann noch mal bestätigen das der DT 990 PRO auch bei sehr lauter Musik nicht scheppert rauscht oder klirrt, alles wird klar und präzise wiedergegeben, würde ihn jederzeit noch mal kaufen. Vor allem auch wegen dem bequemen Sitz und der Eignung für meinen etwas größeren Kopf.

Geweldige headset! Zeer goede geluidskwaliteit. Ik gebruik 'm voor gaming en ik hoor alle details veel beter dan met mijn Steelseries Arctic 7. Zit ook veel beter op je hoofd, zelfs bij langere sessies. Een aanrader!