Specifically DT 1990 vs. T70 and T90. What is better among the two and is the price of the HD800s worth it even tho I have the money to afford it? The beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO is the new-gen of the original DT990 and is a closed-back dynamic driver circumaural headphone rated at 250Ω. Franti is a vocal magician. The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro headphones aren’t for beginners. I have the DT 1990 and think they're great. They look like the DT 990 PRO and DT 770 with slightly open back-plates and a lot of dense metal in their build that makes them feel high-end. Joined Jul 29, 2016 Messages 229 Reaction score 37. Bass is a highlight of the headphone, providing great slam, speed and depth. Post #98 of 3,815 100VoltTube 100+ Head-Fier. It is priced at $599. I've not heard the DT 770 (or any of the other headphones on your list), but the 1990's treble spike doesn't generally bother me unless I'm not in the mood. Comparison Request. Comparison Request. Aug 10, 2016 at 4:50 PM. These shouldn’t be “Baby’s first headphones”. How much do the different pads change the sound? The detail on the 1990 is just classes above the 990. I was thinking of upgrading to either the HD800s or the DT 1990 Pro. DT 990 vs AD1000x vs AKG K702 for gaming? 100+ Head-Fier. I think the best example are violins. DT 990 vs AD1000x vs AKG K702 for gaming? 8. A game for reference is csgo where footsteps are very important. Close. Share This Post post-12781870. The DT 1990 Pro came pre-installed with the B pads out of the box, which makes the headphones sound really fun. Soundstage/Detail: The DT990 is more open, but not by much. The cable I'm using is the coiled one because I'm sitting a meter away from the computer's sound card, the other one being a normal 3m one. This stronger upper midrange I found makes the DT 1990 really shine in terms of strings and percussion and it has a snappier more impactful nature to it's midrange. The imaging (being able to precisely locate where a sound is coming from) is better on the 1990 though. DT 1990 Pro: The midrange on the DT 1990 is dry and intimate largely due to more presence in the 1-2khz region. Edit: The pads on the DT990 are brand-new and I am mainly using the B-Pads on the 1990. They also … The DT 1990 Pro comes in a hard case with 2 cables, 2 earpads for a slightly different sound signature, a manual and warranty stuff. Joined Jul 29, 2016 Posts 229 Likes 37. This track has Be-Bop and Bounce out the wazoo and there I was bobbing my head to the beat and enjoying every note. Which one is the best for fps gaming, soundstage, imaging, etc. Like in the bass, the DT 1990 is also more linear in the midrange. The main differences are that the DT 1990 PRO come with an extra pair of ear pads and another audio cable. This also means that the DT 1990 PRO have detachable and replaceable cables, which makes them more durable. 100VoltTube. Archived. Yes, there is a treble peak it 8kHz, but my guess is that if the DT 770 don't bother you then the 1990 likely won't either. Disclaimer: The beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO headphones were sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. The DT 1990 have a more polished and premium design compared to the other Beyerdynamic models. The title track bounces and rips and the 1990 PROs tracked every musical undulation perfectly. He literally voices his lyrics and I simply got caught in a wave of musical happiness a ’la DT 1990 PROs. Posted by 1 year ago. Mainly I listen to house, jazz, rnb, and indie. Just trying to make the smart decision. Thank you to beyerdynamic for giving us this opportunity. You should know what you’re getting when you buy these: a large pair of sturdy headphones that basically can’t be used anywhere but your desk or couch. The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO are a more premium model than the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO, but both headphones are fairly similar. Currently using the Sundaras and I'm not fully satisfied. But man, do they sound good. Just need opinions on which does what best.