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!

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 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

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

Beyerdynamic's DT 1990 Pro, circumaural headphones intended for use by recording and mastering engineers, are all business in design and function—and at $599.99, quite expensive. The headphones use thick, replaceable cables featuring high-fidelity connections and an open design that provides an excellent sense of space (but takes them out of the running for most live room tracking). They're quite comfortable despite a massive build, and audio performance is exceptionally accurate—a flat response that doesn't ignore the deep bass in mixes, but avoids obvious boosting and cutting. Engineers looking for a reliable tool to analyze mixes will not be disappointed, despite the high price. Those looking for a mega-bass sound or tons of extra features are barking up the wrong tree. Design The DT 1990 Pro headphones have a bulky, fully open design—circumaural, with huge velour-covered earpads. There's a matte black frame with vented outer panels, and a plush black leather-covered headband....

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

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

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.

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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

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.