DT 990 PRO

Future Music magazine, September 2010:
Beyerdynamic are no strangers to the professional audio scene, so you’d be forgiven for expecting a lot from these cans. The DT990 Pros are open-backed, meaning they leak sound quite a bit, but they make up for it in their incredible stereo detail as well as their crisp and tight mid and high response. They are bright but not harsh, thick but not cloudy, warm but also sincere, and in terms of comfort they are a joy to wear for long periods...

Verdict
For: Beautifully crisp mid- and high-end range
with fantastic stereo representation
Against: Open back means sound leakage
and not a huge amount of sub-bass

The DT 990 PRO is an open dynamic headphone for studio applications. Due to a weight reduction of the diaphragm an excellent sound reproduction quality is achieved. Its rugged design with a spring steel headband ensures a secure fit and withstands all demands. Soft headband and ear cushioning systems ensure a high comfort over long periods of time.

DT 770/880/990 History:
The legendary DT 770/880/990 series has it's roots back in 1981, when the  DT 880 was launched - the first dynamic headphone with electrostatic characteristics. In 1985 the DT 770 and 990 models were introduced, completing the series and providing the market with a choice of closed (DT 770), semi-open (DT 880) and open (DT 990) types, for maximum flexibility. The first designs of these models had plastic head bands which, whilst strong, weren’t as robust as the range demanded. However, in the beginning of the 1990's the first professional models were introduced, with spring steel head bands, aluminium yokes and extremely robust ABS housings. Subsequently, the range has taken the world by storm and models are being used all over the world, from recording studios to live broadcast to the home user.

â–² Open, diffuse-field studio headphone
â–² Professional version of the many times awarded “DT 990”
â–² Extremely lightweight diaphragm for superb impulse performance
â–² Excellent sound reproduction
â–² Comfortable fit due to rugged, adjustable, soft padded headband construction
â–² Robust, easy serviceable construction as all parts are replaceable
â–² Single-sided cable
â–² Velour, circumaural ear pads
â–² 3.0m (9.8 ft.) coiled cable

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