Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black
Open-back
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
Open-back
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black lands at 86 and Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro at 88. That puts Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 ProTuning, detail, and staging
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro leads on sound (88 vs 86).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight BlackSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($169 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black | Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Open-back |
Sennheiser HD 58X · 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 1990 Pro
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black vs Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black or Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro? +
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.
Is Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro worth the price? +
At $599, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Does Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black or Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro 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.
Which is better for sound quality, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black or Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro? +
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro — leads on sound (88 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is the better value, Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black or Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro? +
Sennheiser HD 58X · Midnight Black — more score per dollar ($169 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.