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beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Open Studio Headphones
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Brand | beyerdynamic |
Model Name | DT 1990 PRO |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | Over Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Open studio reference class headphones for mixing and mastering, Made in Germany
- 250 ohms, 45 mm dynamic Tesla neodymium drivers
- Single sided, detachable cable with mini-XLR connectors
- Soft, replaceable ear pads and headband for long studio sessions. Headphone frequency response : 5-40,000 Hz. Nominal sound pressure level : 102 dBSPL (1mW/500Hz)
- Delivery contents: 2 ear pads with different sound characteristics (analytical and well-balanced), two pairs of cables (3m straight and coiled), premium hard case
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Quality of material | 4.6 | — | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.0 | — |
Comfort | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | — |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3-pin XLR plug, 6.35 mm stereo jack plug | 3 5mm Jack | 6.35mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack | XLR |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | — | — | 3.5 mm Jack | — | xlr |
cable feature | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable | Detachable |
model name | DT 1990 PRO | DT 770 PRO | DT 1990 Pro | BEYDT900PROX | DT 700 PRO X | — |
weight | 1.5 pounds | 1 pounds | 4.25 pounds | 345 grams | 350 grams | 0.86 pounds |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7 x 4 x 8.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
Manufacturer | beyerdynamic |
ASIN | B01KM9EJ7I |
Item model number | Dt1990 Pro |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #9,725 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #36 in Recording Headphone Audio Monitors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 9, 2016 |
Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7 x 4 x 8.5 inches; 1.5 Pounds
- Item model number : Dt1990 Pro
- Date First Available : August 9, 2016
- Manufacturer : beyerdynamic
- ASIN : B01KM9EJ7I
- Best Sellers Rank: #9,725 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
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Product Description
The DT 1990 Pro reference headphones combine these decades of expertise in headphone technology with the latest Tesla driver technology in an open-back design. Thanks to its high-resolution and well-balanced sound The DT 1990 Pro sets new standards, Not least in terms of design and workmanship. As with all beyerdynamic professional studio Headphones, The DT 1990 Pro is also handcrafted in Germany. Backed by high-quality materials and meticulous workmanship, This high-end product is a long-term investment. Together with an ingenious open-back design, The high-resolution Tesla drivers ensure a wide, dynamic and extremely natural stereo image. Titanium-coated acoustic fabric and carefully selected precision-woven textiles round off the balanced sound quality. Natural and exceptionally Spatial Sound is achieved thanks to the open-back design. The optimized Spatial Sound reproduction makes the DT 1990 Pro headphones a reliable reference for mixing and mastering applications as well as for critical listening. Choose between a well-balanced sound or Analytical sound thanks to replaceable velour ear pads. Both ear pad variants are included to finish off this impeccable studio headphone package.
From the manufacturer
Made in Germany
As with all beyerdynamic professional studio headphones, the DT 1990 PRO is also handcrafted in Germany. Backed by high-quality materials and meticulous workmanship, this high-end product is a long-term investment.
Uncompromising studio reference headphones
For precise listening, mixing and mastering
For decades now, professional users all around the world have placed their trust in beyerdynamic studio headphones. They remain the number one choice for music producers, sound technicians and broadcast users and are a firmly established piece of equipment in studios worldwide.
The DT 1990 PRO reference headphones combine these decades of expertise in headphone technology with the latest Tesla driver technology and an open design.
High-resolution sound
Power and precision are critical requirements when it comes to sound reproduction. The efficiency of our latest Tesla driver technology is characterized emphatically by accurate resolution and high output power. Brilliant highs, a richly detailed mid range and precise bass combine to ensure a sublime sound quality that is second to none.
Together with an ingenious open-back design, the high-resolution Tesla drivers ensure a wide, dynamic and extremely natural stereo image. Titanium-coated acoustic fabric and carefully selected precision-woven textiles round off the balanced sound quality.
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Maximum wear comfortThe perfected design of the DT 1990 PRO combines innovation with decades of expertise in headphone technology. High-tech textiles and memory foam-filled ear pads ensure exceptional wear comfort. Headphones so comfortable you almost forget you are wearing them. |
Open designNatural and exceptionally spatial sound is achieved thanks to the open, circumaural design. The optimized spatial sound reproduction makes the DT 1990 PRO headphones a reliable reference for mixing and mastering applications as well as for critical listening. |
Two sound characteristicsChoose between a well-balanced sound or deliberately analytical sound tuning thanks to replaceable velour ear pads. Both ear pad variants are included in the scope of delivery and uncompromisingly round off the overall package. |
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Tranducer Type | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic Tesla neodymium driver |
Cable Length and Type | Coiled cable (5m), fixed | Straight cable (3m) / coiled cable (5M), each with detachable and lockable 3-pin mini-XLR cable connector |
Sound Profile | Accurate sound, very good resolution and spatiality | Very balanced sound image, excellent resolution and spatiality, high output sound pressure level |
Extended scope of delivery | Drawstring bag | Two pairs of velour ear pads with analytical sound characteristics, coiled cable in addition to a straight cable, premium hard case |
Recommended use | Musicians, sound engineers, producers as well as beginners, who want a reliable, robust and affordable headphone as a working tool | Mixing and mastering engineers, producers and musicians who want open and high-end studio headphones with uncompromising performance in all relevant aspects, such as sound, comfort, design and acessories |
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Audio technology with outstanding sound quality is our great passion at beyerdynamic - and it shows. Anyone who has ever put on a pair of beyerdynamic headphones and listened to music or played their favorite game with one of our headsets will confirm this. Our DT 770 PRO is now a legend and our MMX 300 is recognized as THE professional gaming headset. Made in Germany.
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Customers like the quality, comfort, and sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the metal construction is slick, the cables it came with are solid, and that it sounds amazing. They are also happy with sound quality, clarity, and detailedness. However, some disagree on appearance, value, and fit.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the treble is up there, the soundstage is much wider, and the music now gives them the chills. The sound is realistically musical, and they hear all movement.
"...The 650s sound wonderfully glued together, but now the detail I'm hearing in the 1990s is so nice, I'm hooked and never going back. - Volume:..." Read more
"...I mean, it's just so good. It's not something I can explain really. It's just very... weighty? Meaty? Not sure how to phrase it, but it's nice...." Read more
"...But the best part is the sound quality. The bass is tight, the mids are clear, and the highs are detailed...." Read more
"...But the soundstage is much wider, clarity and resolution are miles ahead and the build on the Beyers is nearly all metal while the Senns are mostly..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention that it has a top quality DAC, the cables it came with are solid, and the headphone is built like a tank.
"...I'm a snob I guess. Build quality is so nice on the 1990s. - Cable Connector: A Mini XLR jack is used for the removable cable...." Read more
"...No build quality issues or driver issues. They're built very well. At first, I preferred the analytical pads, as they're softer and more comfortable...." Read more
"...as neutral, just as precise in terms of imaging, but with a more rock solid and effortless delivery..." Read more
"...Weighty but not uncomfortable, the DT1990 feels sturdier in its overall build than the T90's...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that they are extremely comfortable, weighty but not uncomfortable, and incredibly smooth. They also appreciate the crisp and detailed sound, but find it not to be fatiguing at all.
"...Most comfortable I've ever worn, and I have a big noggin. - Made in Germany. I'm a snob I guess...." Read more
"...Very sturdy and substantial feeling. Not too heavy on the head. Earcups are big enough for me and significantly deeper than the DT990 earcups...." Read more
"...really well-made with their metal construction, and the ear cups are super comfortable. I can wear them for hours without any issues...." Read more
"...The soft feel of the material with the embossed label in the debossed area of the black case struck me as particularly German in the attention to..." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the headphones. They mention that the resolution is crystal clear, the highs are very detailed and crisp, and the imaging is excellent. They also appreciate the good stereo image and the clearer, more dynamic sound.
"...- Clarity & Detail: wow, I am hearing things in recorded pieces I never noticed, I am just bonkers over that, especially coming from the Sennheiser..." Read more
"...The mids are clear and present. There is substance and flavor in the mids.Bass:Best bass of all the headphones I own...." Read more
"...But the best part is the sound quality. The bass is tight, the mids are clear, and the highs are detailed...." Read more
"...But the soundstage is much wider, clarity and resolution are miles ahead and the build on the Beyers is nearly all metal while the Senns are mostly..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the detailedness of the headphones. They mention that it's a huge upgrade coming from their HD 598, and the high level of detail retrieval is still there. They say that the headphones bring out details in songs that they never even knew existed.
"...the Germanic precision shines as a positive since things are very detailed, image accurate, on a slightly above average sized sound stage...." Read more
"...The treble is up there, it’s detailed, and for once, it is actually present. But let’s get the elephant out of the room: sibilance is near to none...." Read more
"...of the T90 has been reigned a bit on the DT1990 but the high level of detail retrieval is still there...." Read more
"These headphones bring out details in songs you never even knew existed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are worth their price, a great investment for audio, while others say that they felt a bit wobbly and cheap.
"...If you use these everyday then they may very well be worth their price...." Read more
"...preferences, but these are for those who want the best music in this price range...." Read more
"...They're a bit expensive, but if you're serious about audio production or just want top-notch sound quality, these headphones are worth the..." Read more
"...two issues, this headphone is magnificent and is definitely worth the $600 price tag...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the fit is fantastic, and the sound is out of this. The earcups are big enough for them, and are not too heavy on the head. However, some complain that the sound stage was comfortbaly wide, and that the pads are a bit big. They also mention that if you like to travel, the case will eat a lot of space in your luggage.
"...It is TIGHT and punchy and has great clarity. I'll put the bass response up against any cans under $1K, but we're not talking hyped Beats junk...." Read more
"...Very sturdy and substantial feeling. Not too heavy on the head. Earcups are big enough for me and significantly deeper than the DT990 earcups...." Read more
"...the clamp force by having it on something overnight, and the pads are a bit big, but personally it's not a big deal breaker, and is something that..." Read more
"...Soundstage is probably not AKG wide, but wide enough that I could pinpoint different instruments and their positions...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the headphones. Some mention that they are beautifully-designed and made of high-quality materials, while others say that they haven't lived up to the quality they were expecting for the price tag, the plastic mechanisms and the headband are shoddy, and are not good gaming headphones. They also mention that the case for the headphones had a couple of defects.
"...This has become the way I prefer the headphones configured. Really nice, strong bass. Great mids. Very clear treble...." Read more
"...The fostex come with the absolute worst pads ever made. Thin as pancakes, your ears are fully in contact with the pads at all times...." Read more
"...Not a single flaw that I could find. The design is very understated, but it actually looks a lot better in person than on websites...." Read more
"...DT 1990 pro is of sublime quality in terms of sound quality and aesthetic appearance...." Read more
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Let's get right to it:
What's Great
- The more "exciting" sound on the Beyerdynamics after decently taming them (info coming on that)
- The Bass Response... I'm already addicted. It is TIGHT and punchy and has great clarity. I'll put the bass response up against any cans under $1K, but we're not talking hyped Beats junk. First time I listened to the 1990s after 10 straight hours of running an album on repeat to do some burn-in, the piece I listened to a film score cue which has this huge cinematic deep timpani/sound design hit ijn the beginning, and I honestly thought I had left my KH750 Sub on in my room. It was late at night and I leaped up from the chair to turn it off. It was off.
- The Soundstage... wow. As impressive as the bass response. First time listening my mouth dropped! I also own DT 990 Pro 80 Ohm for my laptop which sound great and have really nice soundstage reproduction, but the different Tesla design on the 1990s is really something.
- Clarity & Detail: wow, I am hearing things in recorded pieces I never noticed, I am just bonkers over that, especially coming from the Sennheiser HD650 veil which I now know exists. The 650s sound wonderfully glued together, but now the detail I'm hearing in the 1990s is so nice, I'm hooked and never going back.
- Volume: My Babyface Pro supposedly runs best at 100-150 Ohm headphones for volume output. The 300 ohm (320 actually) HD 650s never seemed to get the volume and punch I wanted, but these 250 Ohm 1990s can get loud enough to blow my neighbor's toupee off, even louder than the 80 ohm 990s I have. So it's not just ohmage... whatever that Tesla technology in the DT1990's drivers does, it works amazingly in both timbre and amplitude. No, BD's Tesla technology has nothing to do with Elon.
- Second set of earpads are included. They are named Analytical pads for a flatter response. If you really want 1990s for mixing, use these pads instead. I'm fairly sure that correction software with the more precise Analytical pads would work well for mixing, but I prefer the gray velour Balanced pads for that addicting bass response, which are the pads the 1990s ship with that we see in the photos. The pads are changeable without tools but it's not easy, so you can't switch back-n-forth in any quick manner. Better to make the commitment to the soundscape you want to hear.
- Comfort: Any BD owner will tell you that when it comes to comfort, BD sets the bar. Most comfortable I've ever worn, and I have a big noggin.
- Made in Germany. I'm a snob I guess. Build quality is so nice on the 1990s.
- Cable Connector: A Mini XLR jack is used for the removable cable. Hold that thought, because the BD-supplied cables almost get stuck in the jack, very hard to remove. More on that in a sec.
- Case: Comes with a nice semi-rigid zippered case, which has a pouch for cables and a well to hold a second set of pads (the Analytical pads are in there for shipping).
What's Important to Know
It is quite easy to tame the odd 8.5KHz spike, plus two other spots that need a tweak (I'll list below). Sonarworks will fix approximately 9 spots but I'd rather Tame & Learn, NOT sterilize. Some 1990 owners use Sonarworks and then dial it back, FYI. For mixing and mastering, again go with the Analytical pads and correction software, you'll get there much easier as opposed to correction with the Balanced pads. Otherwise, Balanced with some EQ smoothing is my absolute fave (settings are coming!).
What I Can't Stand
The supplied cables. UGH. What was Beyerdynamic thinking?? I like a straight cable and they do supply a long 9' cable, but the rubber is so stiff, the "memory" is horrible. I can hold up one end and the remaining cable hangs like a spring coil, and I can even shake the cable and it acts like a Slinky (there's a toy to look up, lol). Completely useless. They supply a coiled cable as well but I can't use it (nor would I want to), I need the long straight cable to route around my desk. BUT, here's the worst part: the cheesy Mini XLR plug on the cable doesn't fit right in the headphones, it's almost like you have to jam it in, and then to remove it I have to grab the left can like gripping a baseball, and with the other hand, wiggle and rock the mini XLR jack to finally get it to pop out. REALLY? I found a perfect replacement solution from an online place called Fog City Audio.
How to Tame These Cans
The 1990s have the notorious 8.5KHz spike but three easy setting on your main output tame them very well and now they sound amazing. The settings:
Main Listening (playing, composing, tracking, listening to recorded music)
225Hz Peak (not shelf): -2db, Q at 1.0
8.5KHz Peak: -10db, Q at 4.0
14KHz Peak: -4db, Q at 4.4
Mixing (my EQ profile based on several frequency response graphs online, including Oratory1990 w/Balanced Pads)
100Hz Shelf: +2db, Q at 0.7
210Hz Peak: -4db, Q at 0.6
1.4KHz Peak: +0.5db, Q at 1.0
3.8KHz Peak: -1.5db Q at 3.0
5.8KHz, Peak: +2db, Q at 3.0
8.5KHz Peak: -12db, Q at 4.0
14KHz Peak: -6db, Q at 4.4
Thes are definitely my desert-island headphones
These things are built like a tank. Very sturdy and substantial feeling. Not too heavy on the head. Earcups are big enough for me and significantly deeper than the DT990 earcups. Almost as comfortable as my HD650 (better shaped earcups, lighter.)
TREBLE:
Okay, this is what many people worry about when they buy Beyerdynamic headphones. The treble on these headphones with the balanced pads is.... nice. It's present and a little bit forward, but not in the tinny way that it is on the dt990 or the DISGUSTINGLY loud and annoying way it is on the Amiron Homes. It's fast, and though frequency charts will show the huge 8k peak, it doesn't bother me. I'm fairly treble sensitive, and I hardly ever come across a song that bothers me with the DT1990. I think the treble is pleasantly clear. Sometimes, on songs like exchange by bryson tiller or excited by trippie redd, those high hats can be a little hot, but they're far more tolerable than the other Beyers I own. It's like they come close to that threshold of unpleasantness, but never cross it. It's almost perfect.
Mids:
Fantastic. not sucked out and lifeless like on the Amiron Homes or recessed like they are on the DT990 600ohm. The mids are clear and present. There is substance and flavor in the mids.
Bass:
Best bass of all the headphones I own. Tight and punchy, deep. Just really a good time overall.
TLDR;
Fantastic bass and mids.
Great treble.
Comfortable.
Built like a tank.
A good contrast to something like an HD650.
Sometimes, high hats can come in hot, but I wouldn't call it a real issue.
Stellar headphones overall and I don't regret buying them for over half a grand which is the most important takeaway from all of this.
UPDATE 02-23-2022
I've purchased the HIFIMAN Sundara since obtaining the DT1990, and it isn't nearly as exciting to listen to. I still love the DT1990s and use them over everything else daily. I've probably put hundreds or maybe even thousands of hours on these things since I got them, and they're just fantastic. No build quality issues or driver issues. They're built very well. At first, I preferred the analytical pads, as they're softer and more comfortable. But, they take a way a lot of the bass, and I do enjoy my fair share of bass. So, I swapped the B pads back on, and I wore them in for a few days. This has become the way I prefer the headphones configured. Really nice, strong bass. Great mids. Very clear treble. Using any of my other headphones makes me feel like I'm listening to music with a sheet over my ears or something.
That being said, I did just order some Focal Clear Mg headphones. I'll be back in a while to update this again.
Update #2-
I've now owned these headphones for almost two years, and they're still my favorite for everything overall.
I've since obtained: Focal Clear Mgs, and Hifiman Arya Stealths. I still prefer the dt1990. The way the produce the music I listen to (i.e. rap, hip-hop, EDM) is overall more exciting and fulfilling to my ears.
Of course, the Hifiman Arya has bass that demolishes everything. I mean, it's just so good. It's not something I can explain really. It's just very... weighty? Meaty? Not sure how to phrase it, but it's nice. The Focal Clear Mg were a surprise to me. I found them to be a little brighter than I was led to believe from reviews I had watched on them. I get why people say they are close to HD650. The midrange is just as magical on the Clear Mg. My main problem with both the Mg and the Arya Stealth was the comfort. They just aren't comfortable to wear for long periods of time. The headband on the Clear SUCKS. It's brutally stiff and poorly padded. You can buy one of those ugly headband cover things, sure. But, that kind of defeats the purpose of wearing such an art piece. The Stealth were just fairly heavy, and the long pads irritated my beard.
Overall, I think I'm done with my headphone search. The DT1990 have treated me well and have always done what have been asked of them. Good Bass. Good mids. Good treble, perhaps a little spicy but nothing is perfect. The comfort is fantastic (after break-in). They just do the most right and they've managed to beat two kilobuck headphones for me.
S tier headphones all day.
P.S.- forgot to add I also bought Audio-Technica ATH R70x headphones. Meh. Underwhelming in just about every way to me, and the comfort was weird because the pads were very small in diameter and depth. Nor did they swivel up or down. Odd headphones for sure.
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The set is also quite stylish with the silver grill behind the black outer cover giving a very premium look, the leather on the headband is very comfortable for long periods of use as well as the earpads having the same qualities. You are given 2 sets of ear pads (analytical and balanced) to suit your preference, I tend to prefer the balanced pads but if you want to hear more detail in your music while sacrificing a bit of bass, you would swap to analytical.
If you are looking for a headphone set that looks great, sounds great, and will genuinely last you years and years, this is definitely the set for you. Don’t forget to keep these on display, they look too good not to 😉
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2023
The set is also quite stylish with the silver grill behind the black outer cover giving a very premium look, the leather on the headband is very comfortable for long periods of use as well as the earpads having the same qualities. You are given 2 sets of ear pads (analytical and balanced) to suit your preference, I tend to prefer the balanced pads but if you want to hear more detail in your music while sacrificing a bit of bass, you would swap to analytical.
If you are looking for a headphone set that looks great, sounds great, and will genuinely last you years and years, this is definitely the set for you. Don’t forget to keep these on display, they look too good not to 😉
Che dire, le ho accoppiate con un DAC Topping E30 II e un amplificatore Topping L30 II, applicato l'equalizzatore di oratory1990 per rendere il suono neutro (lo trovate in rete) e non appena provate ho capito di non aver sbagliato acquisto!
Partendo dall'unboxing, piuttosto minimale in quanto la scatola contiene solo la custodia protettiva delle cuffie e i due cavi di collegamento (uno dritto e l'altro con il coil), la qualità dei materiali si nota subito. Le cuffie sono belle a vedersi e a toccarsi!
Il suono è pieno, corposo, preciso e incredibilmente vasto, sembra veramente di essere circondati dagli strumenti musicali!
Da notare che è un suono NEUTRO, non aspettatevi quelle paia di cuffie con i bassi sparati a mille che coprono tutto e le voci che quasi non si sentono.
Le DT 1990 Pro sono fatte per replicare esattamente la musica così com'è stata registrata, nulla di più, decisamente nulla di meno. Poi si fa sempre tempo a regolare il suono a proprio piacimento tramite un equalizzatore.
Piccola nota su questo punto: replicano talmente bene la musica che ho dovuto riavvolgere alcune delle mie tracce preferite perchè in alcuni punti ho sentito strumenti e dettagli che mai avevo notato prima in diversi anni di ascolto. Incredibile quanto mi ero perso fino ad'ora!
Ascolto diversi generi, dal classico all'elettronico, al folk e anche audiolibri (per quanto la qualità di questi ultimi non sia mai molto elevata), e le cuffie si sono rilevate assolutamente perfette per ogni genere di ascolto.
Sempre online leggevo di due principali "pecche" che diverse persone lamentavano.
Punto primo: i suoni sibilanti.
Le cuffie hanno una precisione e intensità elevata sugli acuti, tra cui appunto le lettere e i suoni sibilanti (lettera S, piatti, strumenti a corda ecc). Qualcuno lamentava addirittura "dolore" con alcuni suoni vista appunto l'intensità delle cuffie. Devo dire che con l'equalizzazione che corregge questo picco sugli acuti non ho mai notato alcun suono disturbante e neppure doloroso.
Punto secondo: comodità delle cuffie
Qualcuno lamentava una stretta troppo forte dell'archetto, ma io personalmente non la noto, anzi sono le cuffie più comode che abbia mai provato. I cuscinetti sono morbidissi e confortevoli, i padiglioni sono spaziosi e l'archetto morbido e mai fastidioso, neanche dopo diverse ore di ascolto. I padiglioni sono regolabili come su diverse cuffie, e trovando la regolazione corretta in base alla forma della propria testa dovrebbe garantire un ascolto confortevole per la maggior parte delle persone. Forse potrebbero risultare strette a qualcuno con una testa "larga", consiglio quindi di provarle.
Posso consigliare questo acquisto a tutti coloro che amano ascoltare musica e che cercano delle cuffie di qualità quasi professionale.
Dico QUASI professionale perchè posso immaginare che cuffie come le HiFiMan o similari possano essere ancora migliori, ma a prezzi decisamente inarrivabili per i più.
Non che che le DT 1990 siano regalate, ma per i "comuni mortali" credo siano tra le cuffie che regalano le migliori emozioni ad un prezzo tutto sommato non impossibile.
Reviewed in Italy on January 4, 2024
Che dire, le ho accoppiate con un DAC Topping E30 II e un amplificatore Topping L30 II, applicato l'equalizzatore di oratory1990 per rendere il suono neutro (lo trovate in rete) e non appena provate ho capito di non aver sbagliato acquisto!
Partendo dall'unboxing, piuttosto minimale in quanto la scatola contiene solo la custodia protettiva delle cuffie e i due cavi di collegamento (uno dritto e l'altro con il coil), la qualità dei materiali si nota subito. Le cuffie sono belle a vedersi e a toccarsi!
Il suono è pieno, corposo, preciso e incredibilmente vasto, sembra veramente di essere circondati dagli strumenti musicali!
Da notare che è un suono NEUTRO, non aspettatevi quelle paia di cuffie con i bassi sparati a mille che coprono tutto e le voci che quasi non si sentono.
Le DT 1990 Pro sono fatte per replicare esattamente la musica così com'è stata registrata, nulla di più, decisamente nulla di meno. Poi si fa sempre tempo a regolare il suono a proprio piacimento tramite un equalizzatore.
Piccola nota su questo punto: replicano talmente bene la musica che ho dovuto riavvolgere alcune delle mie tracce preferite perchè in alcuni punti ho sentito strumenti e dettagli che mai avevo notato prima in diversi anni di ascolto. Incredibile quanto mi ero perso fino ad'ora!
Ascolto diversi generi, dal classico all'elettronico, al folk e anche audiolibri (per quanto la qualità di questi ultimi non sia mai molto elevata), e le cuffie si sono rilevate assolutamente perfette per ogni genere di ascolto.
Sempre online leggevo di due principali "pecche" che diverse persone lamentavano.
Punto primo: i suoni sibilanti.
Le cuffie hanno una precisione e intensità elevata sugli acuti, tra cui appunto le lettere e i suoni sibilanti (lettera S, piatti, strumenti a corda ecc). Qualcuno lamentava addirittura "dolore" con alcuni suoni vista appunto l'intensità delle cuffie. Devo dire che con l'equalizzazione che corregge questo picco sugli acuti non ho mai notato alcun suono disturbante e neppure doloroso.
Punto secondo: comodità delle cuffie
Qualcuno lamentava una stretta troppo forte dell'archetto, ma io personalmente non la noto, anzi sono le cuffie più comode che abbia mai provato. I cuscinetti sono morbidissi e confortevoli, i padiglioni sono spaziosi e l'archetto morbido e mai fastidioso, neanche dopo diverse ore di ascolto. I padiglioni sono regolabili come su diverse cuffie, e trovando la regolazione corretta in base alla forma della propria testa dovrebbe garantire un ascolto confortevole per la maggior parte delle persone. Forse potrebbero risultare strette a qualcuno con una testa "larga", consiglio quindi di provarle.
Posso consigliare questo acquisto a tutti coloro che amano ascoltare musica e che cercano delle cuffie di qualità quasi professionale.
Dico QUASI professionale perchè posso immaginare che cuffie come le HiFiMan o similari possano essere ancora migliori, ma a prezzi decisamente inarrivabili per i più.
Non che che le DT 1990 siano regalate, ma per i "comuni mortali" credo siano tra le cuffie che regalano le migliori emozioni ad un prezzo tutto sommato non impossibile.
Unheimlich breite Bühne, nette Mittenbetonung und einen richtig angenehmen, nicht künstlich übertriebenen erhrlichen Bass.
Gaming PS4 / KHV-1 / Balanced:
Ja, was soll ich sagen. Wozu Surround? Die breite Bühnedarstellung machts... Man hört Blätter leise fallen und kann sie genau orten, Schritte von Gegnern, etc. (Es gibts Spiele mit einem Kophörermodus, wobei die Schallwander auf 180° neben die Ohren positioniert werden. Sehr geile Sache)
Gaming & Film am PC / Fiio X3II als DAC / Spatial Sound als Stereo-Kopfhörer zu Surround Wandler / Balanced:
Spatial Wandler, sehr ehrlich, leicht kaltes Klangbild (Ganz hohes Nieveu-Makel). Da Filme und die meisten Spiele im Stereo-Setting auf ca 35-65° Stereodreieck abgestimmt sind, merkt man, dass was nicht stimmt. Dazu merkt man wie sauber oder unsauber die Vertonung gearbeitet hat. Der DT 1990 enttarnt es einfach... Nennt sich auch Detailreichtum.
Mit Spatial Wandler, der quasi eine Headphone Surround abstimmung vornimmt, kann man einfach alles hören, was der Tontechniker bei günstigen Produktionen verbockt hat. Macht fast schon keinen Spaß mehr, weil der Spatial Wandler Fehler weiterverarbeitet und der DT 1990 einfach alle auf dem Silbertablet präsentiert. Ich würd sogar soweit gehen, dass man hört, wenn die Stimmsyncro in ner schlecht gedämmten Kabine aufgenommen wurden. Da merkt man, dass man eigentlich ein Abhörwerkzeug fürs Studio gekauft hat.
Musik / Fiio X3II / Balanced:
Der Mobil-player schafft die 250 Ohm tatsächlich ganz gut. Den Bass kann man am 8-Band Equalizer sehr zart anheben, ohne eine Überbetonung erleiden zu müssen, da die KH doch recht dünn im Bass spielen (Ganz hohes Niveu). Ansonsten ganz gut kombiniert. Macht Spaß, auch weil der Fiio z.B. Flac und DSD in hohen Qualitäten gut gewandelt ausgibt.
Den Player am PC als DAC:
Der Player wertet den PC Sound extrem auf. Macht Spaß. Klare Höhen, neutrale Mitten, ganz leicht dünner Bass. Merkt man bei HipHop oder Trap, wo es bei 20-30 Hz auch mal zur Sache geht...
Fazit:
Absolut geiler Allrounder. Kann mit den richtigen Zuspielern einfach alles sehr gut. Wahsinnig breite Bühnendarstellung, spielt ehrlich, gute Ortbarkeit und offenbart jedes Detail. Für den perfekten Hörgenuß kann ich empfehlen, den Hörer mit einem warm abgestimmten Zuspieler zu paaren, ansonsten kommt das Abhörwerkzeug zu sehr raus und es kommt trotz Balanced Polster eine kalte analytische Note durch. Die Analytic- Polster hab ich seit den 2 Jahren noch nie drauf gehabt. Ich hab die KH nur zum Genuß. Leichtes Manko, da es sich ja doch um ein Studio-Abhörwerkzeug handelt, hat der Bügel eine hohe Anpresskraft. Das könnte Brillenträger nerven. Es gibt da ja noch den Amiron Home...