These are absolutely wonderful. It has an "open"/"spacious" quality that is hard to describe. I also have Senn HD 650s that I have been using for years, but they sound more "forward" and I think these are considerably better. They just don't seem to have a "buildup" anywhere and they are like a way more nice version of the 770s I use for tracking stuff.

I was worried because they are so expensive but my room is kinda crappy for mixing low end. Even though I already had nice headphones, I wanted the nuclear option.

It was money well-spent, no regrets.

I'm a professional organist that has a virtual pipe organ (VPO) at home. Google that if you don't know what it is -- but basically a combination of MIDI console and pedalboard, specialized software, and a powerful computer that plays sampled pipe organs, many of which are huge. Frequency range of fundamental tones from 16Hz (low C of a 32' pipe) to 20K Hz (tiny, highest pipes), not to mention complex overtones and waveforms. And a dynamic range from pppp to ffff. I bought these headphones 7-8 months ago to replace a much older, but good quality headphones. I got good advice from my sales rep, Chris F., about open and closed back. He recommended open back, for better clarity and to lessen internal pressure from long, low notes. I love these headphones! When I play my VPO, the sound-stage (with well-recorded samples) is like being in the cathedral or concert hall itself. A specialized application for these headphones, I realize -- but I'd highly recommend them for their accuracy and clarity.

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I have been an audio engineer since 2011, been through many a headphone.. closed and open back and let me tell you, these 1990 Pro have the most incredible sound (and super comfy!).

I recently came from their DT 990 pro line and decided it was time for an upgrade.
The difference? 1990 has more depth. Detailed audio for mid/side mixing. 1990's low end has more oomph but not exaggerated. Still a true open back sound. The biggest thing though is depending on your mixing abilities. If you understand how to mix and reference with SPAN, then what you hear in these 1990's will translate the same way to your car stereo. Will keep these headphones for many years. Highly recommend

I've been using the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro for years and they're great headphones with a pretty flat reference sound. However, the DT 1990 Pro is an order of magnitude better. These are open back and I now realize how that helps with mixing and the clarity, holy cow! The clarity is something better than fantastic. These are very flat so if you're looking for HiFi listening and want a bass boost this isn't it. But, if you're mixing, these are business. I had no idea what I was missing.

these are excellent headphones. worth the price.

It's so important that an artist feel like he/she can "trust" their headphones to deliver the right sonic picture when recording & mixing.
I've used the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII Closed-back Headphones for many years and 100's of sessions.
These are exceptional recording phones. When it comes to recording tracks,they NEVER disappoint.
They are comfortable, durable and the sound is un-compromised.

Recently, I noticed that I was less & less completely satisfied with my mixes.
Sure, I'd do the classic A/B parley between phones & monitor speaker...but I always felt a bit like I was "second guessing."

One thing over the years that I've learned about Sweetwater sales-folks and their tech dept is that they are second to none...Their campus full of music folks who are knowledgeable, kind, helpful and (the best part!) musician folks who still love music.
I called my SW sales-guru, Aaron Regenold, and related the problem. Mr. Regenold (who has years expertise as an engineer and producer himself) helped me sort thru the options.
Enter the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII Open-back Headphones. These mixing headphones have been the answer.
I've been overjoyed at the sonic imaging this product brings to my work.
Truly astonishing, comfortable and very affordable these mixing head phones have restored for me a sense of "nailing it" in my mixes.
If you're looking for a great set of mixing headphones you can't go wrong with the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII Open-back Headphones.

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