Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black
Open-back
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Midnight Black
Open-back
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black lands at 88 and Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Midnight Black at 84. That puts Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · 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 | Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Open-back |
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
Beyerdynamic DT 990 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
FAQ: Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Midnight Black
Which is better, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black or Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Midnight Black? +
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $179, Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Does Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Midnight Black or Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · 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.