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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold — Open-back
Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold

Open-back

88
/ 100
From $599
VS
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold wins by 4
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold — Open-back
Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold

Open-back

84
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold lands at 88 and Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold at 84. That puts Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold if…

  • Reference-level detail
  • Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold if…

  • Reference-level detail
  • Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • Long-term ownership appeal
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold 88
vs
84 Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold

Score breakdown

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold
88
anc 0
sound 88
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold
84
anc 0
sound 84
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold versus Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold — full spec comparison
Spec Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold
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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold

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

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold

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 · Rose Gold vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold

Which is better, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold or Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold? +

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $599, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.

Is Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $179, Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Does Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro · Rose Gold or Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro · Rose Gold 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.