beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII Review
Studio reference · Open · 250Ω
Specdex verdict The beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
beyerdynamic's 2024 flagship studio reference. The DT 1990 Pro tuning is studio-mainstay status; MKII tightens the bass and adds detachable cables.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII versus its closest rivals
- +Reference-class detail retrieval
- +Made in Germany build
- +Includes both balanced + analytical pads
- −Open-back leaks sound
- −Needs amplification (250Ω)
- −No wireless variant
Who's the beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $599 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII.
- Headphones
- Hard travel case
- USB-C charging cable
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- Airline adapter (region-dependent)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Driver | 45 mm Tesla |
| Impedance | 250Ω |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 370 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Open-back dynamic |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Cable | Detachable XLR / 6.35mm |
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