Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 80 Ohm

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 80 Ohm

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 80 Ohm is an open-back reference headphone developed for professional mixing, mastering, editing and critical listening. Its open construction creates a wide, airy soundstage with impressive detail, while the familiar Beyerdynamic sound signature delivers deep bass and clearly defined treble. With an impedance of 80 ohms, this version is easier to drive than the 250-ohm model and works well with audio interfaces, headphone amplifiers and many modern audio devices.

Benefits

• Open, circumaural design with a wide stereo image and natural sense of space
• 5–35,000 Hz frequency response and 96 dB nominal sound pressure level
• 80-ohm impedance – easier to drive than the 250-ohm version
• Less than 0.2% distortion and 100 mW power handling
• Replaceable velour ear pads and replaceable headband padding
• 3-metre straight single-sided cable with a gold-plated 3.5 mm plug and 6.35 mm adapter
• Handmade in Germany

Open-back design for maximum spaciousness

The DT 990 PRO is the open-back model in Beyerdynamic's classic PRO series and is designed for users who want natural, spacious sound reproduction.

This provides:

• Open-back headphone design
• Wide stereo image
• Natural sense of space
• Detailed sound reproduction
• Excellent suitability for mixing and mastering

The open construction makes it easier to hear placement, panning and fine detail in recordings and mixes.

Powerful bass and clear detail

The well-known DT 990 PRO tuning combines full-bodied bass with clear high frequencies and high resolution across the entire frequency range.

This provides:

• Deep, controlled bass
• Clear treble
• High level of detail
• Transparent soundstage
• Suitability for both studio work and music listening

The 80-ohm version has the same published frequency response and sound pressure level as the 250-ohm model, but its lower impedance makes it easier to drive from ordinary headphone outputs.

High comfort for long sessions

The DT 990 PRO is designed for many hours of use in the studio and at the computer.

This provides:

• Soft velour ear pads
• Circumaural over-ear design
• Adjustable headband
• Firm but evenly distributed fit, approximately 3.5–5.5 N contact pressure
• Comfort during longer sessions

Its ergonomic construction makes the headphones suitable for both professional work and long music sessions.

Built for professional use

Like the other models in the PRO series, the DT 990 PRO is designed for a long service life and straightforward maintenance.

This provides:

• Made in Germany
• Robust spring-steel headband
• Replaceable ear pads
• Replaceable headband padding
• Designed for many years of use

The ear pads and headband padding can be replaced when required, helping to extend the product's usable life.

Easy connection in studio and home environments

The DT 990 PRO has a fixed cable and includes an adapter for use with both professional and consumer audio equipment.

This provides:

• 3-metre straight, single-sided cable
• Gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo plug
• 6.35 mm adapter included
• Suitable for audio interfaces and mixing consoles
• Compatible with headphone amplifiers

The long cable provides good freedom of movement in a studio, while the adapter makes the headphones flexible to use with different types of equipment.

Technical specifications

Complete with

• Headphone amplifier or DAC with sufficient output power
• Replacement velour ear pads from Beyerdynamic's EDT series
• Extension cable with a 6.35 mm connector for the studio desk
• Desktop headphone stand
• Listening test and advice from PC & HiFi Örebro

Why choose the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 80 Ohm

• Open-back construction with a wide soundstage for mixing, mastering and critical listening
• The 80-ohm impedance makes it easier to drive than the 250-ohm version without otherwise changing the published specifications
• Replaceable wear parts and German manufacturing provide a long service life
• The 3-metre straight cable and included 6.35 mm adapter suit both studio and desktop use

PC & HiFi Örebro recommends

We recommend the DT 990 PRO 80 Ohm when you want an open-back studio headphone that works well with both an audio interface and an ordinary computer or amplifier output. The open design provides the spaciousness and detail that make mixing easier, but it also allows sound to pass both in and out. A closed model such as the DT 770 PRO is therefore a better choice when recording with a microphone in the same room, working in an open-plan office or listening in noisy surroundings. The 250-ohm version is an alternative for a fixed studio setup with a powerful headphone amplifier. The ear pads and headband padding are replaceable, allowing the headphones to be refreshed instead of replaced.