Beyerdynamic has been rolling out a lot of new products lately just in time for the holidays. Coming as a huge addition to their professional reference headphone line, the DT 1990 is a open-back version of their acclaimed DT 1770 closed-back reference headphone.

The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 to me is the headphone that is most unapologetic about being a headphone. The mids and the soundstage never try to imitate room speakers, and the sound lies solidly on the neutral side.

build quality

highs can be fatiguing and sibilant

These headphones are fantastic! At first I didn't want to pop on the price tag but I figured "well, if they don't sound right I can always return them" but I'll admit this studio headphones are worth every penny.

You need a good amplify to drive these, but wow the detail and sound stage and build quality are amazing!

The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro feature stunning resolution, soundstage and build quality. Its 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.

Built like a tank; Excellent comfort; Breathtaking resolution

Slightly recessed mids; Highs can be fatiguing

Awesome headphones!. I intend to use them for professional mixing and mastering. I've been using them non stop. Two cords make this convenient.. One studio, one home. Only been using the A set of pads. Arrived much faster than expected and at a Great Price!. Very happy!

In this review we take a look at some amazing ‘phone from Beyerdynamic – the DT 1990 Pro's might rank among the best headphones we've ever reviewed…

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.

Exceptionally accurate audio performance with rich bass depth, detail, and clarity in the highs; Comfortable fit with removable earpads that offer slightly differing sound signatures; Two detachable cables included

No inline remote or mic on included cables; Replacing the earpads can be annoying

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.

Great sound quality; Build quality is top-notch; Comfortable ear pads; Great lows and highs

Ear pads are hard to swap; Pretty much requires an amp; Large and bulky; not for portable use

The Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro leaves absolutely nothing to be desired when it comes to superior sound, handling and designer detail. If you're looking for a premium level swap for your existing hardware, give these silky sounding studio headphones a try and take your listening enjoyment to a whole...