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These are great monitoring headphones for mixing and mastering. It’s like having my Events on my ears. I also have the DT 770 Pro which are great as well. After using the DT 990 Pro to mix and master for the first time, I understand why you should use open back monitoring headphones to mix and master. You can’t beat these for the price! Worth every penny!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This headphone has a frequency response of a U to V shape, whereas mid is slightly recessed while treble and bass gets a slight boost. This does not necessarily mean a good or bad thing: as a headphone, a flat response would be too dull since only you upper body is able to feel the impact of the sound, not your entire body. This headphone has nicely compensated for that headphone's characteristic and has been very pleasant to listen to. It is to be noted that however, few people, especially towards people who has higher sensitivity towards the treble may not find this headphone attractive without a balanced EQ. Somewhere around 8k has been highly boosted in this headphone, and may generate unwanted listening fatigue. The comfort of this headphone may vary. Initially, I did not like the force of the head-clamp as well as the ear pads as it felt like they were too tight. However, after some uses, it has came to my attention that it no longer bothers me to the slightest. I am grateful for the force of the clamp in scenarios where there are above average movement of one's head. To top it all off, the price of this headphone is very impressive and is very unique. Although I've listened to many headphones (Sennheiser's HD600, HD650, and Audio-Technica's ATH-M50x), I've decided to go with this due to its specific sound signature, stereo imaging, and its comfort.Read full review
Verified purchase: No
Out of the box and no "break-in", the DT990 Pro sounded just smooth. None of the V-type frequency pattern, using a vintage 32-year old Marantz stereo amp. The weight and clamping force need some getting used to. Happy with the "no tugging" straight cable (vs. coiled cable).
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I was a fan of Sennheiser and AudioTechnica before trying anything from Beyerdynamic. I own a pair of HD 439's and they served me well for 4 years. Sennheisers are known to design some of the most bleeding edge audiophile gear in the world, but at the lower end the audio quality seemed lacking. Sure, they beat out any headphone on the rack at brick and mortar stores; even beats, but I personally was longing for something better. That is when I tried AudioTechnica. I have long heard of AT's being touted by many musicians as their headset of choice, and being manufactured in Japan with that sleek wing design, I thought I would be a fan. To put it bluntly I disliked the fit on my head and the audio quality, while better, wasn't much better than my 439's. So I opted out and opted in for Beyerdynamic DT990's. I knew a few people who had them and they were at an alluring price. I was expecting something good, but not this good. When I took them out of the box I instantly knew they were of a certain quality that I only find on more higher end equipment. They had some weight, but it was good weight. The plush on the earpads felt invitingly soft. The all black finish was sleek and the whole package was just stunning. I plugged them into my amp and from then on I knew I couldn't go back to anything else. I can honestly say that I have never experienced my music the way I had before the DT 990's came into my life. Every instrument was not only heard clearly, but was vibrant. Muddled bass and background effects were now brought to life and I could actually pinpoint where they were placed during recording. Even movies and games were enhanced. The sound of someone speaking was crystal clear and it sounded like they were in the room with me. The soundstage was just perfect. Every time I get to put them on it is an absolute delight. And sure, I still use other headphones. I use earbuds when I am out and about but ever since I've experienced the DT 990's, the flaws of other audio gear are very apparent and noticeable. These headphones are amazing for the price and are worth every penny.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Being an at-home audio engineer for myself and a lot of local musicians, mixing is a key component, but when you have others around who are telling you to turn the music down, this can stop you from working - only if you let it. The Beyerdynamic DT990 headphones have kept me productive with mixing without annoying anybody else. You may not get your "final mix" with just these headphones, but it will at least keep you moving until you can crank your speakers once more and polish the mix a bit more. I don't regret buying these AT ALL!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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