Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

Future Music magazine, September 2010:
Beyerdynamic are no strangers to the professional audio scene, so you’d be forgiven for expecting a lot from these cans. The DT990 Pros are open-backed, meaning they leak sound quite a bit, but they make up for it in their incredible stereo detail as well as their crisp and tight mid and high response. They are bright but not harsh, thick but not cloudy, warm but also sincere, and in terms of comfort they are a joy to wear for long periods...

Verdict
For: Beautifully crisp mid- and high-end range
with fantastic stereo representation
Against: Open back means sound leakage
and not a huge amount of sub-bass

The DT 990 PRO is an open dynamic headphone for studio applications. Due to a weight reduction of the diaphragm an excellent sound reproduction quality is achieved. Its rugged design with a spring steel headband ensures a secure fit and withstands all demands. Soft headband and ear cushioning systems ensure a high comfort over long periods of time.

 Open, diffuse-field studio headphone
 Professional version of the many times awarded “DT 990”
 Extremely lightweight diaphragm for superb impulse performance
 Excellent sound reproduction
 Comfortable fit due to rugged, adjustable, soft padded headband construction
 Robust, easy serviceable construction as all parts are replaceable
 Single-sided cable
 Velour, circumaural ear pads