Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro 80 Ohms

A Pillar of the DT Series, Designed for Modern Studios

Part of the "DT 770/880/990 PRO" family, the DT 990 PRO holds the position as the reference open-back model. Its transparent reproduction and generous spatialization have made it a standard for decades among many sound engineers and producers seeking analytical yet musical headphones.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Designed for mixing, editing, and monitoring, the DT 990 PRO 80 ohms is suitable for home studios as well as professional control rooms. Its openness allows for precise judgment of stereo width, depth, and source placement, while remaining comfortable during long sessions.

Key Features and Sonic Advantages

The open design provides an airy soundstage and detailed depth gradation: subtle micro-variations in the placement of a voice or instrument are easily perceived. The 990 PRO 80 ohms signature emphasizes present bass and expressive highs, with slightly softer high frequencies than the 250 ohms version, promoting fatigue-free long listening sessions.

Ergonomically, the single-sided cable reduces clutter and facilitates repeated handling. The gray velour ear pads combined with the spring steel headband offer support, durability, and comfort even during full studio days.

Connected to an audio interface, controller, or headphone amplifier, the 80 ohms model quickly reaches an optimal listening level, making it versatile from the workstation to the project studio.

Technical specifications

Format	circumaural	Impedance	80 Ω
Design	open	Color	Grey

Type	open-back studio headphones	Weight without cable	271 g
Technology	dynamic	Weight with cable	364 g
Frequency response	5 - 35000 Hz	Connection	3.5 mm mini-jack
Sensitivity	96 dB/mW