Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro vs DT 900 Pro X | Honest Review
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- In this video, I compare the famous Beyerdynamic 990 Pro 250 Ohms against the new 900 Pro Xs. The differences are surprising. To learn more about each headset, check out their website and to learn more about the Pro X line, head to my video series below where I explore the microphones and the headsets.
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00:00 - Intro
1:41 - Physical differences between headsets
4:28 - Sound of the 990 Pro 250s
7:10 - Sound of the 900 Pro Xs
8:30 - Overall verdict
9:05 - Outro
Beyerdynamics's Website:
global.beyerdynamic.com/
My series on the PRO X:
Headphones • Beyerdynamic DT 700/90...
Microphones: • Beyerdynamic M70, M90,...
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Twitter: @GeoffManch
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Finally! A dt990 pro review from an audio channel instead of a gaming one
what do you mean finally -- this was uploaded a year ago lol
@@ejv.96 i mean finally after scrolling through 10 videos all gaming review channels
same here, there's very famous fortnite player who uses 990s and the kids think they'll make you better at the game@@tachyon6376
“I had a tug off camera which is a bit weird to say…” lmao 😂
Great review! I have both and find your conclusions to be spot on. Even with the Sonarworks correction I still find I need to roll off a just a tad of high end on the 250 ohm pros.
Nice and instructive review, thank you. I would be interested by a review of the akg k712 pro.
thank you for the comparison! I choose the DT 900 Pro X and it just shipped lelz. I just want to experience open backs and as the video mentioned, background noise won't be isolated - so I'll just switch back to the M50x if the washer/dryer bugs me from the background 🤣
Thanks Jeff. I use both 700 and 900 Pro-X. Always wondered diff in Pro vs Pro "X". You definitely nailed it. Although sonic (very minor) differences, still requires both options to satisfy pro mixing / mastering community. Thanks Again
Your content is really deeply enjoyable, you have put so much thought before posting. I am humbled to see such quality proposed. Would you mind making a video explaining how to sound like you on mic? You are so smooth on the ears... :)
Thanks for the kind words. This video might be helpful: How To Sound Like Me (Kinda)
th-cam.com/video/IRkrnhAUwDk/w-d-xo.html
Keep up the Awesome work my friend! Solid review and you have a sick setup!!
Merci beaucoup pour ce test et ces réflexions que je cherchais... très bon tuto !
Thanks for the comparison!
I'm a happy owner of 990 Pros (I have 2 of them) and even knowing they are bright and bassy, I love them. They simply sound as I want. The problem is when I use them for reference, I'm always a little muffled, but if you are really used to listen to them... you can avoid the "issue" and take them as reference.
I think is all about the way you are used to listen you music. Bad speakers, cheap headphones... if they are your reference for listening to music, they are your reference.
you can also eq that helps
Sonarworks SoundId Reference is a must have to get the maximum from your gear.
I use SoundId Reference with my DT 770 Pro which has about the same extremes as the DT 990 Pro and it's really good for neutral sound, even when you will change your headphone later on.
Had a tug off camera 😂😂
Appreciate the info
Excelente análisis, aporto que a coparación de los X, los pro al tener 250ohms permite su uso en más escenarios sin el temor a que se sobre cargue yse dañen, excelente video.
That LEWITT LCT 440 PURE microphone makes his voice sound so clear through these 600 ohms DT990 Editions. Wow! A well presented video makes it easy to watch. Subbed.
Thanx! Nice comparison!!
Thanks very much for this video!!! I'm looking for the 900 Pro X, I make trance so I work a lot with sub frequency...do you think the 900 Pro X is the right choice for me? Thanks!😀
Great video thanks
Interesting video, thank you.
I'm on the market for a pair of open headphone. I already use the DT770 250hm (closed as we all know). This new DT900 proX is in the race with the Sennheiser HD660s.
But unfortunatly, as I'm living in a far countryside, I can't compare any of them...
The Neumann ndh 20 or 30 are they a real substitute for a studio monitors as the say?! If you could review them will be great,thanx
Great video, really clear and unbiased. Just a note from my experience: I've been using the 990 pros for years and when they're new the top end does sound too bright. After they've broken in the bottom end gets deeper and more beautiful and the top end calms down and becomes really smooth. It's not just my ears adjusting either as I've compared my pair to a mates new 990 pro and it reminded me of how mine sounded for the first month after I bought them. I love these headphones and will probably replace them with the same model as long as Beyer are still making them.
For me finding out about AutoEQ and their profiles was a godsend. I could not use my 990 pro's in the mornings prior, it was just too "sharp" sounding.
@@iyaramonk whats autoEQ?
@@Zombie101 It's basically an equalizer program with preset profiles for just about any headphones you can think of. I would look at a tutorial so you can set it up proper.
@iyaramonk oh cool! If its free that's even better. Will deffo check it out. Edit yes it's free. Will need to watch a good guide on it.
Seems fairly straight forward. The only issue I ran into was transposing the eq settings into Spotify, Spotify eq won't let me see what number each frequency hz in db is at
Love this video! Thank you so much for the help! One question I do have is what kind of mic are you using? It sounds so nice! And is that the mic making it sound so good, or are you having to work it a lot to get the final result? Thanks Mate!
The mic in this video is Lewitt LCT 540S
And here’s a video on the process: How To Sound Like Me (Kinda)
th-cam.com/video/IRkrnhAUwDk/w-d-xo.html
@@ManchesterMusic Thank you!! Really appreciate it!
No worries. Now I use a Lewitt LCT 1040 btw.
Definitely would like to see the 1990s. I use them
Awesome. I have both headphones I love them both in its own way. The DT990 pro nead more power to drive cause of 250 Ohm. What program do you use 08.09 where we see the frequency responce of the headphone.
Hey man, what mic are you using? It sounds awesome! What hardware or software processing do you use! The low frequency is warm! Lol
Would yall recommend the X's for gaming/streaming? If not, whats the best headset to pick? My eyes are set on the MV7 Shure mic but need headphones
im not sure if i want the 990 Pro or the 900 Pro X.
i dont have an amplifier, and wanted to know what amplifier is good if i wanted to get the 250 ohm 990 pro and if i even needed one if i got the 45 ohm 900 pro x.
its mainly gonne be used for gaming, watching yt and listening to music.
what would you recomment for me: the 990 pro 80 ohm, 990 pro 250 ohm or the 900 pro x.
and what amplifier would you recomment (if needed)
How do feel about the AKG K702 vs the 900 Pro X?
In my Honest opinion, I prefer Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro x model, the sound quality once carefully adjusted with the expensive Headphone Amp i use made a huge difference and yes any Headphone amp will improve the sound quality by quite a bit mine was night/day difference, now to clarify on the volume on these headphones they can get really loud so be careful when listening to videos of any kind or just watching movies they sound amazing when to listening to music and the current price point with DT 990 pro is a lot more budget-friendly then the DT 990 Pro X, the DT 990 pro are definitely budget worthy headphones, and now for comfort rating, they do come with large ear cups with plenty of memory foam padding which is big plus for comfort, when brand new they do feel a bit tight on the head my rating overall is 10/10 for comfort and the sound quality is 10/10, these are very nice headphones for the price.
Hello! I want to buy the dt 990's! Which emplifier do you use with it? I do not know which one will be good with these.
@@ChainoKSI use Sound Blaster X4 or you can use Sound BlasterX G6 both are really good for DT 990's
I bought 990 pro and I love it .Dont expect strong bass without a headphone amplifier and dont expect it on bad recordings as well . Great headphone, great transparency , I really love them .
But why is important the natural flat frecuency if u use sonarworks?, is that really important if u use that program? whats is the diff?
Hello, My reason for this is to discover which is better for MIxing ? Which gives a better for all round sound quailty for clearity .
I have the 990s and just bought the 900 x pros. I like the 990s alot but the plastic piece by the ear cups broke. These look much sturdier so hopefully they last longer than 11 months like my 990s.
I had the same issue with my 990s. I had mine for 3 years when the plastic piece snapped. I found some guy that makes 3D printed replacements. That lasted another year before it broke this week. I love the headphones but am hesitant to spend that kind of money on something that could break again. I might give the Xs a try.
How do they sound compared to the 990 pros? I have a 250ohm. In mint condition. Yes I know this video explains, but what’s your opinion?
Update?
I have both the 990s and the 900x. The difference to me is night and day. The technology being used, the new driver in the 900x is somehow able to create a crystal clear separation of instrumentation and sounds.
The 990s did not seem to do that as well in my ears. The bass is absolutely more powerful in the 900x, in a way because it's tighter and punchier, but also allows the mids/highs to still remain clear even if a low end frequency is happening. There are some songs I feel like I'm hearing for the first time again with these. I listened to Rufus Du Sol - "Innerbloom" and I had to sit down and just stop what I was doing, the track was so immersive and the soundstage entirely different to what I am used to compared to even my sennheisers. I keep being surprised because the 900x are just so damn clear- without being harsh like the 990s.
I'm a producer/musician and have overly analytical ears already, but these have allowed me to use them for mixing AND for just listening to music/gaming in a way that's fun again. The 990s don't have the ability to get this loud either without an amp, so being able to listen to high quality tracks on my phone with this kind of clarity is new to me- and there is zero distortion with the new 45 drivers in the 900x. They haven't stopped impressing me and I have a lot of headphones lol. @@Hijynx87
@@Uuuuyyyyuuu nice I might have to check them out. Since then I’ve gotten myself an edition xs and a fiio ft3. Both fantastic sets.
Hello! I have a question regarding headphone impedance. I own the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, which has an impedance of 48 ohms. I'm considering purchasing the Audient iD4 interface, which has a headphone impedance of 600 ohms. I've heard that using higher impedance headphone amps with lower impedance headphones can affect frequency response and potentially damage the drivers. Can you clarify if this will be an issue, or if it's safe to use the headphones with the interface?
Thanks in advance!
Just got the DT 900 Pro X. All I can say is I love how they sound and they're a clear improvement over past Beyer headphones IMO. I used to own DT880 Pros the 250 ohm version and they were very flat but always came a little bright in the treble and slightly weak in the bass. These improve upon both as well as the mid range too. The Stellar.45 driver and removable cable sold me on the DT900 Pro X and I couldn't be happier with how they delivered. I prefer these over my Sennheiser HD600s for 90% of music I listen to. Although the HD600s have a very inviting midrange they lack good subbass and are a little subdued up top as well.
I want to ask if you are using an amp? It seems like you don't, hence why I ask. I had the DT990 and heared the DT880 Pro and flat with weak bass is nothing I heared. When it comes to the DT 900 Pro X, I am really not a fan. After testing and comparing it to others they seem unfinished. The Soundstage is alright, sound is a bit dark and the Bass seem kind of muddy with no Potential since they distort instantly. While the DT 900 Pro X should only be ran via an PC DAC in my opinion the DT 990 just opens, when hooked up to a good amp. I would even say my Logitech G Pro X after AutoEQ with RTings HMS Harman Curve sound way better than those DT 900 Pro X, since hooking an AMP to it literally makes worse.
If you think I'm trolling... I'm not, just try it out yourself :)
Edit: I've got the DT 900 pro X next to me , my DT 990 edition are dead, also have here the Sennheiser 560s, but I'm sending them back, waste of money, boring with too much clarity, my good amp and autoEQ can't save em, also the clamp force could crush a mellon for sure. Legit using the Logitech G Pro X as my main headphone... which is sad, I just wanted a portable headset that sound alright for 60€ and got a headphone that put my DT 900 Pro X to shame after hooking it up to an Pioneer AMP with an AutoEQ.
@@Alexdbre No distortion here running at high SPL too? Confused how you could hear distortion on a headphone that's designed to crank out louder than past Beyerdynamic headphones and still keep lower distortion than the DT880 or 990 at higher volumes. I'm using a Metrum Amethyst DAC/Amp combo. It's about 1200 Euros so no it's not a cheap source I'm using. These IMO are the best headphones under $500, surprised you hear them differently as I find these to sound better than my Sennheiser HD600s I also own.
@@b4ssfunk3d @b4ssfunk3d Well I can tell why, those are these tpyical "USB DAC/AMP" devices. Not to talk them bad, but from what I've tested the iFi Zen Dac V2 had amazing sound and with the "True Bass" feature the DT 900 Pro X comlettly distorted at low volume levels even. Here running my Pioneer A-10-K and I can tell you the DT 900 Pro X suffer and don't like Amplifiers, especially analog which boosts Pre-Amp Bass/Treble, meaning aslong as the Drivers play alone you can get Bass/Treble without muddling sound or even changing the EQ. It's sad to see the DT 900 Pro X fail this hard, tested 2 actually to exclude a default. Don't get me wrong, but under 500$ These headphones don't even compete with 50$ Headphones. !My Opinion! The DT 900 Pro X are one if not the worst Beyerdynamic headphones considering the Price... Yes Beyer peak is gone, so is the Clarity, yes bass is boosted, but muddled and just sounds wrong. Also Sennheiser are always a preference, since their clarity is nearly unbeatable and with the 560s even too much, letting you hear detail in music where they weren't recorded right, meaning half your playlist sounds bad all of the sudden. When it comes to fun, Sennheiser are not my type. DT 990 with a good AMP are seriously good.
Also best headphone under 500$? Have you really FORGOTTEN the DT1990 under 500$? The DT 1990 Pro are one of the MOST IMPRESSIVE Open Back I could hear with my Amplifier, their Brightness is too high, but EQ solves that issue. They obliterate the DT 900 Pro X. Also I just gave the 900 Pro X yesterday back, since I don't like em (just like the 560s). I will definitely get the DT 1990 Pro now, since they are incredible. Like I said, some random "Gaming" Headset for 60$, which I jokingly bought shouldn't sound in any way better than a 250€ Beyerdynamic, I don't care about an opinions at this point, since messuring equipments tells me enough. Also the Logitech have bigger drivers too with 50mm...
@@Alexdbre You're mistaken if you think the Metrum Amethyst DAC is a typical simple USB DAC. It is completely proprietary technology unlike most DACs using disrete R-2R DACs running at 24-bit resolution. Your opinion that the DT900 Pro X are one of the worst headphones you've ever heard and sound worse than $50 headphones sounds very suspect if you think the DT990s sound better. Most people including myself think the DT990s have very sibilant highs and treble unless ran though and EQ. Out of the box these DT 900 Pro X can get louder without muddying up any clarity than past iterations of Beyer headphones due to the new Steller.45 driver they developed for higher SPL and lower distortion. So everything you're saying is contrary to most people's opinions. That's why I simply don't understand if it's your setup or if you have a faulty pair of headphones.
I don't have a Sound ID Reference, how can I calibrate the DT 900 Pro X so I get the most out of it for studio tasks?
When you compare these to the ath m50x headphones, is it a bloodbath?
DUDE THANK YOU
You’re welcome
What microphone are you using? The base is so deep.
Thanks Geoff - Perfect explination.
Im kinda new to this stuff, but can you explain the different between the 250 & 48 Ohms? Also would you need a more powerful interface than lets say m-audio 2x2 to make use of that 250?
The more ohms the more power needed. If you have an interface like a Scarlett that should do just fine. Depending on what you want you may want a headphone amp. Lower ohms require less power so plugging into a laptop will do just fine
@@ruell.x3202 Thanks for clearing that up!
I would use 900 pro x with amp MAGNAT MR 780. This is Good choice? For games,music,films...
You cannot imagine how much I'm confused about this comparison! Especially when it comes to choosing between dt 880 (all editions) and dt 700/900 pro x and dt 770 pro. I used to use Sennheiser hd 380 pro for my video editing and video sound mixing and I was satisfied with the flatness and unbiased sound (after a while I realized that it was not as unbiased as I thought!) so I decided to switch to a new headphone for my editing (consistent bass and a bit warm, bright at mids and not sharp or airy at treble) and now this is my big question: what is the right pick under 350$ ?
whatd you go with?
HD600
@@matthewmascari4560 idk
@@Marian1st. Tnx
HD600/650/6XX
Forget about these two models, which I do own, go straight for the DT 1990's. I wish I had saved up for the DT 1990's initially because all the other Beyer's that I own have gone into storage and two of them have been gifted to other people. Seriously, the DT 1990's with the Tesla drivers are far superior than the dynamic drivers.
Thanks for the review. I guess the price has changed since this video was created? 900 X is significantly more expensive than 990 pro. So I would expect 900 X to be better. But this video at least let me know that the difference may not be as big as the cost.
Oh really? They moved the price around? I have to double check on this. Thanks for letting me know.
We obviously did not listen to the same video 😀. I find that this analysis shows on the contrary quite significant differences between the regular Pro and the Pro X: the more neutral sound of the X (the high sounds are brighter or dry in the Pro), the smoother bass of the X (while they are modified to be a bit prettied up in the Pro), the heavier weight of the "Pro X" but the cables that plug and unplug in the X (better long term investment) and which I understand come in duplicate (coiled and in add also the rights), the ear pads - which are much easier to install in the X, Etc. Personally I find the 990 Pro X much more beautiful (it's a matter of taste) and several reviewers have testified to the fact that the "regular" Pro have a part that broke after some time because they are only plastic.
thanks!
your voice sounds great into that mic. What is it? Looks like it could be a Lewitt LCT 240 PRO?
Close! It's the LCT 540S
I can make corrections to make the X sound different? How can I make them sound more neutral?
What about the imaging and how wide both feels?
I was wondering, Im an avid gamer and creator. I make content and love listening to music, Im not very savvy when it comes to audio mixing but I love having precise and quality audio with my headsets for gaming and music. What would be better for me to get? I don't think I would be able to correct the audio myself, so the question I am asking without Tweaking the audio what would be better out of box for gaming and for music? Also is there any application I can download onto my pc that would make Audio ever more precise and quality over just regular gaming headsets. Thank you I appreciate the help!
I am looking for headphones for video editing and sound design / editing. Nothing too blatant and I'm also an absolute noob, but I've chosen two but I'm open to other headphones. I'm currently with the 990 Pro or 900 Pro X. But I'm not sure what the better decision would be...
Hey, I'm at the same place. Did you already get some and call tell if they are worth it for editing / sound design purpose?
How would headphones perform for playing video games?
Thank you for your review. I actually really want to get the DT 900 Pro X, unfortunately it has a cable, but I'm tired of "gaming" Headsets. I also really despise cabled Headsets, but that's better than a "shit"-sounding pair.
what mic are you using?
I love what you do here and for izotope and your style of presentation. big fan and hope you’re well.
got the 900 pro x a few months ago and I’ve been very happy with them using the soundID profile for them. my first dip into buyerdynamic after wanting a pair of buyers for years. love the build the plastic is incredibly high quality almost feels better than metal which is nuts and I think the updated looks are very attractive compared to the design language of older models.
Also the people complaining about ambient noise with open backs is kinda wild
I agree they sound smooth with correction and the build is fantastic. Thanks for you thoughts
Hey do you know the difference between soundid and just using an eq like from oratory?
I tried them today on a store and pluged to my phone at 60-70% volume I couldn't hear an noise from the outside. It really surprised me since most of reviews say you will hear a lot of ambient noise.
I've heard some people saying the 900 pro x are more "semi open" than open.
@@marcguerao2 I don't think they're open or closed. I haven't tried a whole lot of headphones before but for a while I've used in ear monitors and the 900 pro x's are definitely more open but not like every sound can be heard from outside
@@maaax573 Yes that's what I mean. Some people say they are like a mix between open and closed. For me the 900 pro x are isolating enough.
How do the 900 pro x sound to you? I really liked them but I only tested them for a couple of minutes
@@marcguerao2 I've liked them. I haven't tried any other pair of headphones in a really long time so I don't really have anything to compare them to. At first they were kind of disappointing coming from using moondrop aria but I always end up using the dt900's when I'm at my computer. with iem's I find it kind of amplifies sounds in my body. especially if I'm talking or maybe if I were to eat with my iem's in it kind of amplifies the sounds in my skull if that makes sense
Get the 900's and never look back!
Could you please review the DT 1990 Pro? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts compared to those two.
I can make the request! Thanks!
@@ManchesterMusic dt990 is better, also dt990 really changes in sound over time, its actually a much more smooth flat sounding headphone besides the bass and after you wear them for a long time, the burn in on them is insane and by burn I’m referring to the pads flattening but it’s very interesting how the sound changes and they’re actually much better burned in, in fact theirs actually treble spikes when you first get them, there’s measurements of burned in and non burned in pads on oratory grapher also my settings on their is i checkmarked custom match and diffuse field
@@badassloader347 Isn't "burn in" a mith?
@@marcguerao2 no the pads just change the sound drastically after the pads flatten it’s not burn in, i’m just calling it burn in
@@badassloader347 ahhhh ok makes sense
Thanks
how good are these straight out the box? do i need an amp for them to sound good?
An amp will certainly optimize their performance but I’m not using one and they sounded very good.
Hey man, would you recommend these 900 pro x or the 990 250 ohm? Assuming im using for gaming mainly? Is the 900s are better, are they worth the price jump?
How do these compare to the krk 6400?
I've got a question for you dude! Not sure if you can help but considering one of these two for gaming as I already have a really good mic and gaming headsets arnt actually that good when it comes to sound. My question is.. which ones are better?
which did you get
Have you used the 1990’s? I find them very neutral compared to the 990’s. I am wondering where the 900 Pro X sits when comparing to the 1990’s.
Nope, I haven’t had the pleasure.
Only negative with the 990's is the cables none removable and that's basically it👍
Did you know you can customise your 990 at the German website ?
except they don't really sound anything like the 900x's. I have both and the 900x is a totally different feel. I can't describe how much cleaner and tighter the bass is compared to the 990's, as well the treble difference. Sonically the 990s higher frequencies sounded thin and harsh to me, where on the 900x- clear defined sparkle, no harshness. it's night and day difference to my ears.
I have the TYGR 300R they are better than the DT990 not bright or harsh in anyway@@Uuuuyyyyuuu
I use sound blaster gc7 and QED optical and usb cables, sounds good together👍
By headphone correction what do you mean exactly? Is it some software?
Indeed. I’m referring to SoundID Reference from Sonarworks. But other companies offer similar solutions.
What camera did you use to shoot this video?
Canon C70
which DT I need just for home mixing? with audiointerface ofc.
Dt990 is the best but the treble is way to sharp and spikey when you first get them but after a month or 2 of use as the pads flatten they sound better
Listened to both , the 900pro X better as night and day
In my 900 Pro X, the plug of the three-pin cable that you enter into the left shell of the headset is very difficult to remove, I have to force a lot, as if the plug had become welded !, while on the contrary this three-pin cable enter easily. it's when I want to unplug it that it's very-very-very difficult, even if I press the little button provided to release the jack. Has anyone experienced the same thing ?
Do you hae a top 5 best studio monitor headphones for mixing/mastering?
Hmmm, I’ve never thought to make a list. I’ll give it a think.
you mic audio is so good i feel like i should be smelling your breath
…ok
Hi i was searching for some headphones for gaming (i play a game that is extremely based on sound). Have to understand exactly from what position comes the sound and hear my enemy before he notice me. So i want the type of headphones wich, if there's a enemy, that i'm supposed to hear even with the lowest sound, unexpected position or the furthest.
I don't know if i'm well explained so here's an example.
I'm with my friends playing and somebody says "there's an enemy" by hearing his footsteps or whatheaver it is and in my head i'm like "what? I didn't hear nothing". This often happen :/
Overall i'd like the headphones i can hear all the sounds i possibly hear with and if a sound comes from the game i have to hear it.
3:15 that audio must be insane
"I had a tug off camera" Hahahaha.
And what do you trumpet. If you need an equaliser then the sound is bad.
Question. I have both and my biggest issue is the lack of bass in the X, especially with voices. James Earl Jones doesn't sound so special anymore lol. Is it possible to apply EQ to a pair of headphones that are going through a GoXLR? Or better yet, is it possible to permanently change the EQ of headphones regardless of device it's plugged into? Thanks in advance
Hey there. Sorry to hear about the lack of low end. There’s a few ways to address this. I’m going to be speaking from the perspective of a Mac user. If you’re listening to music from Apple you can go to Apple Music and set an eq curve from the settings. If you’re trying to change the EQ on regular sound from say, a TH-cam video it’s a little trickier. A good application to use would be AudioHijack from Rogue Amoeba. You can use audio plugins, like your favourite EQ, to affect the output of sound. You can technically use any plugin like RX mouth declick if you’re sensitive to mouth clicks and pops from videos and podcasts you listen to on your computer.
Totally agree. I have both and the 990s are more fun.
Lack of the low end? 😂 did u ever put those 900 on your head?
@@ivanminic9186 the 900s are relatively flat compared to its predecessor. Mid bass is present but it's missing sub bass, which was surprisingly prominent on the 990s (being open back and all).
Where's your opinion on the technicalities? That's important!
Do we need a preamp ?
Preamp? You mean analog Amplifier? No. They have 50ohms and the drivers are not suited for good AMPs. I have them (Pro X) with a pioneer amp (A-10-K) and they sound not good at all. Muddy/Dark and the bass distorts.
The x did sound punchier and better to me..just tried both these out...the 880 and 880 pro also sounded very nice.. lots of low end...almost sounded like consumer headphones... the 990 pro sounded the least punch and least present to me...
880 are bright ass headphones. 990 are much better. Just saying!
The coil on the 990 pro is only on the 250ohms version , 80 ohms is a straight one
My special edition blackout pair also came with a straight cable
@@cuzihungry 250 ohms ?
@@DarkTrapStudio yeah, 250 Ohm
@@DarkTrapStudio it's a 10 ft long straight cable
@@cuzihungry Oh ok, I also got the Black limited version :) but in 80 ohms
Nice review, but they are both PRO's ... maybe mention from the beginning of the video that you will refer to the old version as the PRO's and the new version will be called the X's in this video. For non beyer prospects, this could be quite confusing. Thanks for the review. I am not pro correction tools, you have to learn the heaphones as they are. especially for mixing and mastering
I am aware they both have ‘Pro’ in the product name. If you watch the video again you’ll notice I do in fact make the distinction early on to call the older model the ‘pro’ and the newer model the ‘Xs’. Thanks for your comment.
3:14 ayo
Based on this review and what I’ve seen, the 990s are still a better pick for sound. Factor in that the price is almost half of the 900s, it just isn’t enough to justify the switch
I got the opposite impression, lol.
@@poulwinther nothing wrong with that !
@@RemmyMusic1 Not being able to remove the cable and seeing so many cases of 990s cables breaking, I prefer durability over anything.
900 pro x sounds better and 990 pro only comes in 250 ohm so you need a good amp so they cost the same
@@sbekarton3458 but I already have the Fiio E10K, so what then... 990's are ok?
I bought 900 PRO X yesterday😆
Tell us more about!
@@music4screens It arrived a few days ago! It's my first open back headphones. I can't technically show the features, but I'll make a vlog or first look video along with DT 700 PRO X on my channel 👌
One thing I can say is orchestras sound beautiful in DT 900🔥
I bought myself a high end wired gaming headset from steelseries, the arctis pro. But now that I have the 900 Pro X I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!! Oh man i thought specific gaming headsets were good for games but maaaan this is what I am talkin about, this headset is a gods gift
I have the same with game dac in a beyerdynamic sack that came with my 990pros. Yep haven’t listened to them since, but audeze gaming headsets are amazing. I do have a soundblaster g6 and an itch for a new headphone though, possibly a new dac/amp.
Thinking of getting the 900 Pro X, just wondering what make of amp you’re using with them?
Selling my 900 Pro X....love them but wanted something more flat and ended up getting the Neumann ndh 30
Where I am located those are three times more expensive though.
@@poulwinther yea i paid a good amount but it was worth it
@@kingyasofficial Interesting also considering your style. Mine is metal and the low end just has to be ultra tight and flat because it has a lot of detail. Which register did you find most troublesome?
@@poulwinther on the 900s they was just a lil too bright for me. If you really want that flat sound go with the Neumanns
@@kingyasofficial Cool, thanks!
What I found to be quite important ist the break in time. My DT 990 Pro definitely sound smoother after - let's say 20hrs - playing time. The hyped high end is gone.
*you got used to it
@@peen2804 wait are you trying to tell me I don't need to burn in my headphones with pink noise for a week?
Thank you for the comparison.
In my opion, I couldn't agree with you anymore.
In my opinion, DT 990 pro x + Sound id reference correction curve is the best solution for moderate budget mixing and mastering sessions. Having said that, the results are surprising as results translates fairly well on other systems.
This makes DT 990 pro x best value for money in this category.
Thank you once again for this video.
Well said!
The gossip, that the newer DT900 not same the older and now the pro X the similar:-). Higher price same quality...
you look like DT from AFTV
There is no comparison here, go to the store and listen both … 900 is like 🤩🥳
I went to by 990 but after 900 x it ended up that i dont have enoguh money 😂 so ill wait and save more money …its worth it …!!!
@@ivanminic9186Which store
to be a headset you need a mic. these are headphones...
Which ones better for Mexican music 😂
Dude, whats happened to your channel? Its gone from excellent informative and interesting content to hawking cheap sponsored products and nfr’s.
Most of these "music channels" are just a product placement holes😂
What do you want more of @CybreSmee?
880 ohm is the best
I gotta say I disagree here. EQ'd flat the DT 990s seems to have way larger soundstage and better transient response (to my ears).
The 900s feel almost like a closed back in comparison. More intimate maybe but also with no real center. The only place they excel over the 990 is bass.
For twice the price I cant recommend them. Hell, even if they were the same price I wouldn't recommend them..
I'm torn between the reviews online over the 990 pro's about the sharp trebles. I tried it at my local store with a Fiio K5 and they sound better over the likes of popular headphones like HD 600s, AKG K702, and the sound stage was amazing. Friends have also recommended the 900 Pro X version over the 990 pros, but I'm still skeptical with the huge price difference.
I'm new to the hobby & will probably give both headphones one more listen before purchasing. The HD600 which I've mentioned earlier seems a little too centered/initimate for me. Even with the Fiio K5, the instrumentals in the backgroundd seems abit muddy and well, unpleasant.
May I get some opinions from you over the DT 990s? is it a good pair or should i be looking elsewhere at this price range?
Thanks in advance!
@@hongwei4809 I ordered the DT 900 Pro X recently to see what all the fuss was about and was VERY disappointed. They sound worse in literally every way except for having a small amount more bass.
@@hongwei4809 HD 600s are more comparable but again lack soundstage and depth. DT 990s are just better. Haven't tried the AKGs tho!
@@launchpadmcquack98 Hey there man! thanks for the reply. I am going to try the DT 900 Pro X as well, otherwise the 990 is a contender for me.
The AKG K702 are a little too bright with lacking instrumentals in the background, which seems kinda muffled even with quite a powerful amp.
Then again maybe it's just what most audiophiles would call an "untrained ear" so I'm seriously not too sure.
Not sure why you call these headsets. They are headphones. A headset is defined by having a built-in microphone. I am nitpicking but words have specific meanings. Otherwise, good review.
I find the X one of the worst headphones I've ever owned. I've had the 770 pros in all variations, the 990 pros and others, but these take the take. They brake in all kinds of places and they're extremely cheaply made. Especially the top head pad, which is only glued via a 2mm glue strip. This thing is made to fall apart after half a year of extended use.
Totally unuseable in my book. I'm not looking to buy a headphone with a monthly subscription fee due to planned obsolescence.
huh? Beyerdynamic is known for their build quality and RTINGS and everyone else on Reddit and other forums gave them 5 stars for build quality, so you must be on some drugs i guess
the voice doesn't match the person for some reason lol
You got me…
They both are "Pro"s. So, say 900 and 990.
comparing the pro with the pro really made it kinda silly