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Beyerdynamic DT990

Beyerdynamic DT990
alaScore 83

474 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 474 reviews of Beyerdynamic DT990. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and bass quality. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably.

usability, sound, comfort, bass quality, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Beyerdynamic DT990 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Beyerdynamic DT990

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Beyerdynamic DT990 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the sound and bass quality are generally positive. The comfort and soundstage are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the noise isolation and design.

price, soundstage, comfort, bass quality, sound

usability, design, noise isolation

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Beyerdynamic DT990

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 128 user reviews of Beyerdynamic DT990 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Views about the design and bass quality are on the whole positive. The price and comfort are also appreciated. There are some less positive opinions about the reliability and portability.

sound, comfort, price, bass quality, design

portability, reliability

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Beyerdynamic DT990

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Beyerdynamic DT990 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Beyerdynamic DT 990 (32 Ohm)

 

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 (32 Ohm) is a headphone pair for music lovers looking for an accurate, crisp sound signature that delivers deep bass without exaggerating it.

Superb audio performance with an accurate response across the board. Well-cushioned and comfortable over long listening periods despite its large frame.

Hardwired cable. Bulky frame not for everyone.

Performance and Conclusions Your sound source will have a substantial impact on how the DT 990 sounds. For instance, we got a slightly richer, heftier bass response when listening through the headphone outputs of an Apogee Symphony than we did...

Apr, 2015

Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (headphoneinfo.com)

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Headphones Review - Intro

 

Beyerdynamic recently rereleased a bunch of headphones under their MANUFAKTUR program, which allows you to tweak the headphones' coloration, impedance, cord style, and other features. The DT 990s were one set of headphones that got this rerelease. ...

The DT 990s are a great set of headphones. They had great audio quality and the option to redecorate these via MANUFAKTUR is just plain cool. We implore Beyerdynamic to keep expanding the range of options users can fiddle with to customize their...

May, 2009

Expert review by : Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com)

Beyer DT 990 Review

 

The Beyer DT 990 is among the world's best open-back dynamic headphones. It has been a favorite among professional recording engineers and music lovers for 25 years for its great sound, moderate price and now solid build quality. The DT 990 has...

Jan, 2012

Expert review by : Brent Butterworth (soundandvision.com)

Beyerdynamic DT-990

 

THE ONLY MAJOR MANUFACTURER I know of that makes the same headphone in different impedances, Beyerdynamic offers the DT-990 in a 32-ohm version for use with portable devices, a 250-ohm version for average home gear, and a 600-ohm version for high-end...

Jan, 2012

Expert review by : AVguide (avguide.com)

Beyerdynamic DT-990 Premium 600 Ohm Audiophile Version Headphone (Playback 34)

 

Until Beyerdynamic's mighty T1 Tesla arrived on the scene, the DT-990 Premium ($369) was one of the firm's top two audiophile models (the other model sharing on of the top slots was the DT-880 PRO, reviewed in Playback 12). Now that I've heard the...

Jul, 2011

Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (reviewed.com)

Beyerdynamic DT 990

 

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

The DT 990s are a great set of headphones. They had great audio quality and the option to redecorate these via MANUFAKTUR is just plain cool. We implore Beyerdynamic to keep expanding the range of options users can fiddle with to customize their...

May, 2009

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Headphones

 

I've mainly listened through these with a decent quality Marantz CD player and amp. They give a pretty good sound, though at the outset not as great as I thought it might be; it's been worth some playing with tone and volume controls. Very well...

Jun, 2021

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Good comfort with great build and sound quality

 

The build and sound quality of these headphones is brilliant with a very comfortable fit. Great for portable devices but if you want to use with HI-Fi get the 250 ohm 990 Pro

Apr, 2021

Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Good sound and functionality

 

Sound quality crisp, nice long cord, supplied adapter for 1/4" jack useful. A solid product.

Apr, 2021

Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

VERY COMFY, HIGH QUALITY SOUND, GREAT VALUE

 

I'm delighted with the DT990; they come quite close to many of the best qualities of the DT880s (details, soundstaging) but are not as ruthless or demanding in terms of partering equipment, and suit my system better. Also great value cause you can get...

Mucho comfortable - lovely velour earcushions. Nice soundstage. Very good detail. Smooth and unfatiguing sound. Strong bass.

Tonally a bit dark - avoid partnering with a dark or slow source/amp. Very revealing of poor sources, though more forgiving than the DT880s.

Jan, 2005

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