Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black
Open-back
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Planar magnetic
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black lands at 88 and Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black | Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Planar magnetic |
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black vs Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Which is better, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black or Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black? +
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $599, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Is Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black or Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.