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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black — Open-back
Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black

Open-back

88
/ 100
From $599
VS
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black wins by 8
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black — Planar magnetic
Audeze

Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $4,500
Specdex verdict

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
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black 88
vs
96 Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black

Score breakdown

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black
88
anc 0
sound 88
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black versus Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black — full spec comparison
Spec Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Type
Open-back
Planar magnetic

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • Requires amplifier (most)
  • No active noise cancellation
  • Impractical for commuting

Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • 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.