Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO
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Designed & Made
in Germany
Flat Sound Signature
A Flat sound signature offers an accurate presentation of sounds without adding colour to your music. Simply put, this sound signature presents audio without boosting any frequencies. As a result, it’s the most natural-sounding signature and provides the closest reproduction of how a track was recorded and produced. Due to their accurate sound reproduction, flat sound signature headphones are preferred by Music professionals, Sound Engineers and used in professional studios for mixing and mastering music tracks and are also loved by audiophiles for immersive listening sessions. You can listen to Classical, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk & possibly every genre in music.
Ideal for Audiophiles
These headphones are designed for discerning music lovers. If you are someone who cares about audio quality "deeply," you'll want a pair of headphones like these.
You can expect them to present a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these headphones is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.
These headphones deliver a spacious and open soundstage with utmost clarity and detail. Delve into pure sonic bliss with these headphones!
For Studio & Professionals
As the name implies, anything branded as studio headphones is designed especially for a studio setting with a particular focus on accuracy and transparency for monitoring and mixing.
These headphones present an accurate image of your music than ordinary headphones, allowing you to hear every nuance and aspect of your music. Therefore, having a good set of studio headphones is just as important as any other gear in your studio.
These headphones provide a fresh perspective to that mix you’ve spent hours mastering and recording, essentially giving you another set of ears.
Ideal for
Indoor Use
Metal
Build
Open-Back Design
Headphones with an open-back design, allow air to pass through the earcups. This means that Open-Backs do not block any noise from around you, as closed-backs do, and music being heard will also leak outside to people around you. So they can only be heard in a quiet environment.
However, Open-back headphones do sound more natural and open. Open-back headphones create a feeling of space, presenting audio as if you are sitting at a live concert. Audiophiles swear by open-back headphones, and they sound quite different to closed-backs.
These headphones are perfect for critical listening sessions, mixing and mastering music. They have an accurate soundstage presentation and precise imaging.
Needs Amplification
Headphones and IEMs require a certain level of power to sound their best and work at their full potential. When your headphones or IEMs are underpowered, they can sound thin or muffled.
Amplifiers are required to provide adequate power to your headphone or IEMs to perform at their best. Simply put, amplifiers allow a weak audio signal to be boosted to a powerful one.
To put it into perspective, devices such as your phones and laptops come with an amplifier, but they offer very limited output power. This output may not be sufficient to power headphones and IEMs to shine at their best. This is where a dedicated amplifier is required to deliver adequate power to hear your music in all its glory.
45mm Dynamic
Tesla Drivers
The DT 1990 PRO was made to be an open back reference for the very best studios in the world. But they're so good that audiophiles can't get enough of them for their home listening! They certainly sound way better than their price would indicate.
About RAGHAV SOMANI
Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
BRINGING THE TESLA TO THE STUDIO
The DT 1990 PRO is perfect for mixing and mastering in the studio. Professional users all around the world have placed their trust in Beyerdynamic studio headphones. They remain the number one choice for music producers, sound technicians and broadcast users and are a firmly established piece of equipment in studios worldwide.
OPEN-BACK DESIGN FOR AN EFFORTLESS SOUND
Natural and exceptionally spatial sound is achieved thanks to the open-back circumaural design. The optimized spatial sound reproduction makes the DT 1990 PRO headphones a reliable reference for mixing and mastering applications as well as for critical listening. Power and precision are the main requirements when it comes to sound reproduction. Brilliant highs, a richly detailed midrange and precise bass combine to ensure sublime sound quality that is second to none.
MAXIMUM COMFORT, MINIMUM DISTORTION
The perfected design of the DT 1990 PRO combines innovation with decades of expertise in headphone technology. High-tech textiles and memory foam-filled ear pads ensure exceptional wearing comfort. Headphones are so comfortable you almost forget you are wearing them.
45MM DYNAMIC NEODYMIUM TESLA DRIVERS
The DT 1990 PRO has Beyerdynamic's exclusive Tesla technology to thank for its balanced sound profile – combining high levels of efficiency with distortion-free sound reproduction across all signal levels. The titanium-coated acoustic fabric means that every knob movement on the mixing desk is audible. Subtle variations can be picked up like an acoustic magnifying glass.
RUGGED BUILD AND REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS
The DT 1990 PRO is very durable. The headband has been constructed from steel and replaceable headband pads that are high on comfort for long listening sessions. All components are replaceable and ensure a long lifetime of the headphone.
TWO PAIRS OF EARPADS, TWO SOUNDS
Two pairs of ear pads are included to achieve the ideal sound characteristic depending on the use case. Velour ear pads provide an open sound and are perfect for mixing and mastering. A pair of leatherette ear pads provide a more closed sound making the headphones better suited to monitoring applications.
A PLETHORA OF ACCESSORIES
The headphones come with two detachable cables, one straight and one coiled; a premium protective carry case, two sets of velour & leatherette earpads and two gold-plated ¼-inch headphone jack adapters.
SPECS
| DRIVERS | 45mm |
| DRIVER TYPE | Tesla Driver |
| MAGNET | Neodymium |
| IMPEDANCE | 250Ω |
| SENSITIVITY | 102dB @1kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5Hz - 40,000Hz |
| MAX INPUT POWER | 200mW |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5mm |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| COMPATIBILITY | Universal |
| WEARING STYLE | Over-ear |
| WEIGHT | 370g |
| GRILL | Open Back |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Headphones
|
| 2. Two Velour Earpads | |
| 3. Coiled Cable | |
| 4. Straight Cable | |
| 4. 6.35mm Jack Adapter | |
| 5. Hard Case |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphones |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Germany |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: beyerdynamic India Private Limited Address: 1,14th Cross,10th Main, Malleswaram Bangalore - 560003 Contact No: 919008602441 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty period on the Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro?
The warranty period on all Beyerdynamic products is 2 years. For more warranty details click here.
What is the difference between DT 1990 Pro and Amiron Home?
As a reference headphone for studio applications, the DT 1990 PRO features an accurate resolution and a differentiated stereo image. With a detailed reproduction of highs, it is the ideal tool for a precise analysis of the audio material to be processed. The Amiron home unfolds its full potential mainly at home. It combines a very precise bass with transparent mids and pleasantly clear highs. Its warm, laid-back sound with a fascinating spaciousness is excellently suitable for a relaxed listening to the music and provides a top-class audiophile listening experience..
What's the difference between the DT 770/990 Pro and the DT 1770/1990 Pro?
The DT 770/990 PRO is made for musicians, sound engineers, producers as well as beginners looking for a reliable, sturdy and affordable pair of headphones as a working device. The DT 1770/1990 PRO was developed for sound engineers, producers, and musicians looking for a pair of high-end studio headphones with uncompromising performance in all relevant aspects such as sound, design, comfort, and accessories.
What do Impedance' and 'Ohms' mean?
Impedance is the so-called alternating-current resistance that headphones have under specific standard conditions. On devices with low output impedance, headphones are the louder, the lower their impedance is. In principle, we recommend that you choose headphones with low impedance for use on devices that are operated by battery/rechargeable battery (i.e. most portable devices such as smartphones, tablet computers but also notebooks). You can distinguish between high and low impedance. Usually, the gradations 18 Ω, 32 Ω, and 80 Ω are used in the low range. In the high range, 250 Ω are common. If you want to get the most out of your system (and it has the power to do so), choose a model with 600 Ω like the T 1.
How is the overall sound of Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro?
Beyerdynamic is a German brand that has made its mark as a fine headphone manufacturer and the DT 1990 Pro model gives a warm and smooth sound.
Does the Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO come with a mic?
No, the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro does not come with a mic since it is more of a studio monitoring headphone.
How is the overall fit of Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO?
Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro fits over the ear and has plush earpads, making it a comfortable headphone to wear for long hours at a stretch.
Does the Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO work well and loud enough with mobile phones ?
It gives enough output to be loud but then it also depends on your phone's internal amp and DAC
BRINGING THE TESLA TO THE STUDIO
The DT 1990 PRO is perfect for mixing and mastering in the studio. Professional users all around the world have placed their trust in Beyerdynamic studio headphones. They remain the number one choice for music producers, sound technicians and broadcast users and are a firmly established piece of equipment in studios worldwide.
OPEN-BACK DESIGN FOR AN EFFORTLESS SOUND
Natural and exceptionally spatial sound is achieved thanks to the open-back circumaural design. The optimized spatial sound reproduction makes the DT 1990 PRO headphones a reliable reference for mixing and mastering applications as well as for critical listening. Power and precision are the main requirements when it comes to sound reproduction. Brilliant highs, a richly detailed midrange and precise bass combine to ensure sublime sound quality that is second to none.
MAXIMUM COMFORT, MINIMUM DISTORTION
The perfected design of the DT 1990 PRO combines innovation with decades of expertise in headphone technology. High-tech textiles and memory foam-filled ear pads ensure exceptional wearing comfort. Headphones are so comfortable you almost forget you are wearing them.
45MM DYNAMIC NEODYMIUM TESLA DRIVERS
The DT 1990 PRO has Beyerdynamic's exclusive Tesla technology to thank for its balanced sound profile – combining high levels of efficiency with distortion-free sound reproduction across all signal levels. The titanium-coated acoustic fabric means that every knob movement on the mixing desk is audible. Subtle variations can be picked up like an acoustic magnifying glass.
RUGGED BUILD AND REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS
The DT 1990 PRO is very durable. The headband has been constructed from steel and replaceable headband pads that are high on comfort for long listening sessions. All components are replaceable and ensure a long lifetime of the headphone.
TWO PAIRS OF EARPADS, TWO SOUNDS
Two pairs of ear pads are included to achieve the ideal sound characteristic depending on the use case. Velour ear pads provide an open sound and are perfect for mixing and mastering. A pair of leatherette ear pads provide a more closed sound making the headphones better suited to monitoring applications.
A PLETHORA OF ACCESSORIES
The headphones come with two detachable cables, one straight and one coiled; a premium protective carry case, two sets of velour & leatherette earpads and two gold-plated ¼-inch headphone jack adapters.
| DRIVERS | 45mm |
| DRIVER TYPE | Tesla Driver |
| MAGNET | Neodymium |
| IMPEDANCE | 250Ω |
| SENSITIVITY | 102dB @1kHz |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5Hz - 40,000Hz |
| MAX INPUT POWER | 200mW |
| WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5mm |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| COMPATIBILITY | Universal |
| WEARING STYLE | Over-ear |
| WEIGHT | 370g |
| GRILL | Open Back |
| BOX CONTENTS |
1. Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Headphones
|
| 2. Two Velour Earpads | |
| 3. Coiled Cable | |
| 4. Straight Cable | |
| 4. 6.35mm Jack Adapter | |
| 5. Hard Case |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphones |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Germany |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: beyerdynamic India Private Limited Address: 1,14th Cross,10th Main, Malleswaram Bangalore - 560003 Contact No: 919008602441 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty period on the Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro?
The warranty period on all Beyerdynamic products is 2 years. For more warranty details click here.
What is the difference between DT 1990 Pro and Amiron Home?
As a reference headphone for studio applications, the DT 1990 PRO features an accurate resolution and a differentiated stereo image. With a detailed reproduction of highs, it is the ideal tool for a precise analysis of the audio material to be processed. The Amiron home unfolds its full potential mainly at home. It combines a very precise bass with transparent mids and pleasantly clear highs. Its warm, laid-back sound with a fascinating spaciousness is excellently suitable for a relaxed listening to the music and provides a top-class audiophile listening experience..
What's the difference between the DT 770/990 Pro and the DT 1770/1990 Pro?
The DT 770/990 PRO is made for musicians, sound engineers, producers as well as beginners looking for a reliable, sturdy and affordable pair of headphones as a working device. The DT 1770/1990 PRO was developed for sound engineers, producers, and musicians looking for a pair of high-end studio headphones with uncompromising performance in all relevant aspects such as sound, design, comfort, and accessories.
What do Impedance' and 'Ohms' mean?
Impedance is the so-called alternating-current resistance that headphones have under specific standard conditions. On devices with low output impedance, headphones are the louder, the lower their impedance is. In principle, we recommend that you choose headphones with low impedance for use on devices that are operated by battery/rechargeable battery (i.e. most portable devices such as smartphones, tablet computers but also notebooks). You can distinguish between high and low impedance. Usually, the gradations 18 Ω, 32 Ω, and 80 Ω are used in the low range. In the high range, 250 Ω are common. If you want to get the most out of your system (and it has the power to do so), choose a model with 600 Ω like the T 1.
How is the overall sound of Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro?
Beyerdynamic is a German brand that has made its mark as a fine headphone manufacturer and the DT 1990 Pro model gives a warm and smooth sound.
Does the Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO come with a mic?
No, the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro does not come with a mic since it is more of a studio monitoring headphone.
How is the overall fit of Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO?
Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro fits over the ear and has plush earpads, making it a comfortable headphone to wear for long hours at a stretch.
Does the Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO work well and loud enough with mobile phones ?
It gives enough output to be loud but then it also depends on your phone's internal amp and DAC
Don't sweat it, this
Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO comes with a 2 Year warranty
from Beyerdynamic that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Beyerdynamic's warranty in India.
"Beyerdynamic - DT1990 PRO really does deserve an all-caps emphasis. This headphone is a strong choice for audio professionals, vloggers, video-editors and amateur producers.”
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"With a simple pad switch you can change the sound of the headphones and so you basically have 2 headphones for the price of one. Build quality and comfort is high as we’re used to with Beyerdynamic."
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"Another terrific over-the-ear headphone from Beyerdynamic, the DT1990 Pro. I enjoyed my time, they're definitely worth an audition by anyone seeking a high-end home 'phone."
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"The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro headphones are made for professionals, but even though they have a fairly neutral response they're not boring in any way and are great to listen to."
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"The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro is a solid pair of headphones for engineers, delivering a detailed, accurate frequency response capable of reaching down for deep lows in the mix.”
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"Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 PRO's sparkling highs, tight bass and detail retrieval make it great value for money for those looking for audiophile headphones that sound great with all types of music."
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"Beyerdynamic’s implementation of their Tesla design also shows technical prowess. The DT1990 PRO kick fast, woo with speed and attack and top it off with great separation and fine details."
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"Like an absolute tank: Hand built in Germany at the Heilbronn factory. The 1990s are among the three newest 600-dollar, 250-ohm full-size Tesla headphones."
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"Great for neutral listening. The DT 1990 have a well-balanced reproduction of instruments and vocals in the mid-range, a deep and extended bass and a decent but slightly sharp treble."
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Customer Reviews
Now, this was one thing I was totally focused on on my HPZ visit on Oct 28.
I tried the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO and the Audeze EL-8 Titanium on a variety of sources: Schiit Fulla 2, Opus #11, Chord Mojo, Audeze Deckard. And we also threw other headphones into the mix, briefly: Ultrasone Edition 8 Ex, Audeze LCD-3 (IIRC).
We listened to a variety of different tracks: DSD, Hi-Res flacs and Gaana too.
We were listening to a DSD and a flac (TIDAL) composition back and forth.
Beyerdynamic DT 1990: As soon as I put on these, one thing I noticed immediately was how effortlessly open they sound. It never felt that there was something close to my ears that's generating sound. Neither did it feel like I was in a huge concert. It's hard to describe. Soundstage was just so so natural. Not too huge, very controlled yet the presentation and separation of instruments was amazingly precise. This was the best presentation I have ever heard on an headphone, including Audeze LCD-3. On the LCD I really felt the drivers emitting sound and somehow magically making it feel like it's coming from a bit far away. But on the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 it felt like there is no driver at all. It felt like the instruments are arranged around you and you are hearing them in person without anything on your ears. The timber of the Jello in that track, ahhh, just eargasmic. If there's a best way to describe it, it wouldn't still be able to. The extension of the spectrum too is amazing. Deep upfront bass (owing to the `balanced` pads that come factory installed), mids like never before heard, highs were so detailed and so clean. You can hear this can for days in a stretch and you will still want more of it. Its literally like your ears are having the best sex of their life.
A big congratulations to the headphone zone team. I bought DT1990 pro from headphone zone, along with Schitt Modi 3 and Magni 3. Allow me to describe my experience. I made numerous calls to these guys, many times an hour long conversation ensued. I literally grilled them with my curiosity. I was trying to compare headphones such DT 990, DT 1990, Sennheiser 660s, Portable Dacs/Amps like Chord Mojo and IFI Audio micro and nano, and Desktop Dacs/Amps like Schitt Magni and Modi. I literally threw a 100 question to them for nearly 10 days, with numerous long calls made, exhaustive discussions and technical inquiries, repeatedly, incessantly. I was a newbie who did not understand the world of high end audiophile grade music, and I did learn a lot from them. They never hesitated, were very courteous, polite, warm, welcoming, and always tried to answer out my endless questions, especially akash and salim. I really felt very comfortable, these guys really love their jobs and are passionate about their work. I will never buy audio products from anyone else, they won my heart, so they have earned a life long customer, i.e., me. These guys are thorough professionals, and even when they do not know something, they humbly accept it, get the clarification, and get back to us. A company is not a concrete building, it is the people inside who make the company for who it is, commendable service. I can without a shadow of doubt and with confidence affirm, it is not possible to get such good service anywhere else in India. Unfortunately, because of lack of time I cannot go on further, I wanted to write a very detailed review, but have to cut short now. As far as the headphones and DAC/AMP go, they are great, I have never heard such amazing quality music. I really thank headphone zone, thank you so much for everything, and very sorry, I cannot write a detailed review. Nitin
This is a distinctively neutral headphone. Not surprising as it is a professional equipment. But there is a remarkable difference between this pro headphone and many others that come under that category, and i.e the low range - bass will most often be less than that naturally should be present. Unfortunately an outlook got developed that being bass anemic makes a general headphone fit for professional use or a so called 'audiophile' grade product.
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro changes this whole concept. Here the headphone gives bass its own natural space to be present with great care and precision.Crystal clear highs gives this product a beautiful transparent sound while the non-pronounced mids adds realism to the singers voice. Regarding sound-stage and imaging the word that best represents this headphone is 'accurate'.The greats test of any headphone is to be detailed but at the same time sound integrated i.e be musical. Mind you it is a difficult task to fulfill, as even highly expensive headphone fail in this task. The strongest suit of 1990 Pro compared to others of the same rage is its genuine and authoritative sound but never letting that affect overall musicality of a musical piece.
This is indeed a great achievement.
Coming to the build quality, this has to be one of the best built headphone with generous use of metal while also being significantly light. Plus it comes with two sets of pads, and both produces sound a bit differently. The 'A'(analytical) pad mainly produces an absolutely neutral sound signature, whereas as the 'B' (balanced) pad produces a bit more warm sound adding to the overall grunt of the lows.You get a chance to choose sound the way you want according to need or mood.
If you are in search of good headphone in the market then definitely keep Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro in your mind.
