Beyerdynamic DT 990 Edition

THE CULT OBJECT

The DT 990 Edition over-ear headphones have been winning the hearts of countless Hi-Fi and music enthusiasts since the 1980s

The DT 990 Edition has been an integral part of beyerdynamic's portfolio for more than 20 years – not that this has detracted at all from its popularity: music lovers galore continue to value the stereo headphones as a reliable companion. Boasting vibrant and natural sound, these headphones know how to impress and are also ideally suited for many music styles. Because all components and replacement parts are always available, you are guaranteed a product that is exceptionally durable.

SPECTACULAR SOUND​​​​

The DT 990 Edition comes in an open back design. This means that background noise outside the headphones remains clearly discernible even at higher volumes. This design lends the music a feeling of a wide soundstage, an appreciation of space that gives almost the same sense of enjoyment as listening to music with loudspeakers. The sound is spectacular. Distinctive highs and intense bass combine to produce a perfect richness of sound that delights rock and pop enthusiasts in particular.

EXCELLENT WEARING COMFORT

The flexible headband and silky-smooth ear pads ensure wearing comfort "par excellence". The ear pads are known for their breathable and skin-friendly velour, enabling the listener to enjoy music for hours without any excessive build-up of heat. Thanks to the combination of comfortable headband and robust yokes made from aluminium, the premium headphones ensure a pleasant fit even for long listening sessions.

DIFFERENCES COMPARED TO ​​​DT 990 PRO

The DT 990 Edition and the DT 990 PRO are identical when it comes to sound. Identically designed acoustic transducers are used. However, the Edition models have a somewhat softer headband for enjoying music at home while the PRO headset has a slightly tighter fit on the head so that it doesn't move even in case of faster movements in everyday studio use. Moreover, the PRO version is supplied with a coiled cable and the Edition version with a straight cable.

IMPEDANCE VARIANTS

32 OHMS
Recommended for versatile use including on mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones.

250 OHMS
Developed primarily for use at home on a stereo system.

600 OHMS
Ideal for hi-fi systems with especially powerful headphone outputs or special headphone amplifiers.

TECHNICAL DATA

• OPERATING PRINCIPLE: Open
• TRANSMISSION TYPE : Wired
• WEIGHT HEADPHONES WITHOUT CABLE : 290 g
• HEADPHONE FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 5 - 35.000 Hz
• NOMINAL SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL : 96 dB
• SOUND COUPLING TO THE EAR : Circumaural (around the ear)
• CABLE & PLUG : Straight connecting cable with mini-jack plug (3.5 mm) & ¼“ adapter (6.35 mm)