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Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium Edition 250 ohm Open Studio Headphones

Open-back Circumaural Studio Headphones with Padded Headband - 250 ohms
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An Ultra-comfortable Version of the DT 990

The DT 990 Premium Edition Headphones are made for listening in total comfort. You'll love the headband's plush padding and moderate clamping force. Skin-friendly velour ear pads ensure a comfortable listening experience for hours on end. You'll enjoy the same excellent sound quality of the original DT 990s too! These open-back headphones feature 45mm dynamic drivers for an expansive sound and brilliant bass. The DT 990 Premium Edition headphones provide you with a three-dimensional sound that reproduces all media details for a listening experience that few headphones can match. The DT 900 Premium Edition Headphones also included an updated look for the musician on the cutting edge.

Open-back design facilitates a natural listening feel

Traditional closed-back headphones give you the sensation of being in the studio with your favorite artists. But with open-backs, like the DT 990 Premium Edition headphones, there's no isolation to prevent ambient noise from entering the mix. It feels as if your favorite artists are right there in the room, treating you to a private concert. The open-back design and super-flat frequency response make the DT 990 Premium Edition headphones excellent for mixing without monitors or listening to your favorite records while keeping an ear on children in the next room.

Comfort assurance for long sessions

You'll appreciate the DT 990 Premium Edition's high comfort, thanks to its reduced headband pressure and a soft headband pad. The soft velour earpads and headband pad can be easily replaced. The single-sided, stright cable is fitted with a gold vaporized 1/8" stereo jack plug and 1/4" adapter. The headphone comes in a carrying case that keeps your headphones safe from dust and dirt. The DT 990 Premium Edition headphones are a serious contender for recording, mixing, and pleasure!

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium Edition Open-back Headphones Features:

  • Ultra-comfortable version of Beyerdynamic's classic DT 990 headphones
  • Open-back design provides a spacious listening experience
  • 45mm dynamic drivers reproduce stunning bass and clear highs
  • Easily replaceable parts let you keep the headphones in tip-top shape
  • 5Hz-35kHz frequency response encompasses the range of human hearing
  • Padded headband and moderate clamping force facilitate hours of comfort
  • Velour earpads are gentle on your skin
  • 250-ohm impedance value excellent for DJ gear, casual listening, and gaming

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Wired
  • Open/Closed: Open
  • Fit Style: Circumaural (Around the Ear)
  • Driver Size: 45mm
  • Frequency Response: 5Hz-35kHz
  • Impedance: 250 ohms
  • Connectivity: 1/8" plug, 1/4" adapter
  • Cable Type: Straight
  • Cable Length: 10 ft.
  • Color: Gray
  • Material: Velour Earpads
  • Case/Bag: Soft Case
  • Weight: 0.68 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 481807

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Growing on me; love them

Never owned an open back pair of headphones before and I'm amazed at what these can do that my closed backs can't.

First thing I did was plug them into my iPhone (only because it was handy and I was curious). They sounded terrible! Crazy bright and unlistenable.

Second, I plugged them into my Pioneer SX-980 receiver and again they sounded bright and unlistenable. I had watched YouTube reviews and all of them concluded that these headphones are really bright. All of the reviews were gamers and podcasters for some reason. Not sure why there were no musician reviews. I was getting discouraged and ready to box them back up.

Lastly, I plugged into my apollo x4 and, wait, what? These sound good. All that shrill brightness turned into sweet clarity. It took a little bit of getting used to but these headphones are awesome.

1. Using these for tracking vocals has helped me and insane amount. I've been able to lay down my best vocal takes ever. Being able to hear not only the music in the headphone but my voice outside the headphone (no low end build up) has made my pitch, diction, and dynamics WAY better. I highly recommend tracking vocals with these. (no problems whatsoever with bleed, just don't use a click)

2. These are crazy comfortable. I wear them for hours without any discomfort.

3. As an acoustic guitar player I like to practice into mics with headphones and reverb and since these are open back I don't feel like my head is in a box so much when I practice for 4-5 hours. Also, the low end doesn't rumble inside my head which gets really uncomfortable in my closed backs. (I have the DT 770 Pro)

4. The carrying bag is a nice addition. I like that is a cushioned zip up bag rather than just a pleather sack with a draw string.

I tried using SoundID on these and it made them sound worse rather than better. It took away all that beautiful clarity.

If you want open backs these are definitely worth it. I'm super happy. If I had $ to spend on headphones I think I would have gone for the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Open-Back. I wish I had a way to test them out to see if the grass is greener but I would assume they are better since they at least look cooler :) For now I'll be enjoying the 990s.
by Kevin Neidig from PA on
Music background: Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter

AWESOME!!!

I absolutely love my new Beyerdynamic headphones, they fit, they are comfortable and so cute! A huge thank you to Caleb for all of his expertise and customer service. He's literally the BEST. Thanks again Sweetwater :)
by Antwon Smith-Brown from Xenia, OH on
Music background: My name is BLAQUESTAR and I’m a New York Singer Songwriter / Recording Artist, Broadway’s The Book Of Mormon & American Idol Audition Contestant

An Open Back Performance With A Thick Closed Back Sound!

Beyerdynamic headphones are fantastic in quality, sound & comfort; I already own a pair of DT 770 80 ohms I purchased 15 years ago, and they are still my go-to cans...I picked up these Beyer 990s and was extremely happy with their performance here in 2023!
by G.I.P Productions from CA on
Music background: Music Artist & Engineer

The answer is yes.

For this price, I have had more expensive headphones that don't compare. Has a nice stereo field/image. I did have to eq the 6k+ down about 1.9db but once I did that I was amazed to hear things I have not in a while. Strings? OMG! brings them to life. I am used to Senheizers and I must say... I am very happy with this purchase... you wont be disappointed.

Very nice Subs but not overdone... even good separation with Bass frequencies and mids... looking forward to evaluating mix's with these...
by JP on

Excellent Headphones

I purchased these to replace a 40 year old set of Radio Shack headphones, which were quite good by the way (probably made by Koss). These are way better. I use them primarily to plug into my keyboard mixer to practice without running through my amps and bugging the neighbors with the repetition of practice. They have excellent sound reproduction, are comfortable to wear for hours and I'm quite pleased with them.
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