You said “I’m a person who values detail over almost anything else”... and I subscribed :) I hope someone like you someday reviews the DT 150 balanced.
@Eph 2 yeah, i don't understand people bashing people whose parents might buy them something like this. It just means they love you and want to provide you with everything you might want and need. (also helps if your family is in the upper bracket of the society)
Bought these. By far the best headphone i've ever heard. Complete package. Perfection... Especially the bass. Surprisingly insanely good both quality and quantity wise. Treble is sweeeeet but hot (loud in the mix so fatiguing a bit). Speed is insane. This driver plays every detail. Maybe, maybe soundstage is a bit smaller than expected but it's natural and works well with the headphone. edit: I must say this is the best and most correct review of this headphone except the part that Joshua compared the bass to the 1770 which is unfair. DT 1990 bass deserves more highlight and praise.
These cans are amazing, and the Dekoni pads are too comfortable to pass up. This video was a big factor in my decision to go with the 1990 and I have no regrets.
After trying several pads with the T1 i also ended up using the hybrids from dekoni. They tame the highs a little bit, increase bass and being much more comfy than the stock pads.
@@eduki I use them with the ifi black label micro dsd, an Astell&KErn Kann Cube and a Violectric hpav100. Just make sure you have a moderate powered amp. An iFi Black Label Nano is a good PC choice and a Fiio a5 or m5 would be a good choice too.
I love the 10 min aspect. Often I don't have the time to get through one zreview in 1.5x the normal speed in one sitting so this is very appreciated. Love your channel since the 1060 video and I get the feeling you slowly gain traction.
I bought a set of 1990s based on this review and absolutely love them. Now I use Dekoni hybrid pads and they are my go to headphone for pretty much everything. Thanks for the review and later video on pads
Do the Dekoni hybrid pads really help with bringing down the highs? I don't want to EQ the DT 1990. I want to be able enjoy listening to piano. I'm hoping these the Dekoni pads make it so I can enjoy the highs without it being fatiguing after a little bit
@@ItsThatJahncke2 they have a thin layer of foam which covers the speaker and is integral to the pad. It definitely helps tame the highs quite a bit. They however totally change the sound signature of the headphone though. I personally like it, however I don't listen to piano music so I can't speak to that
@@markuffner7704 If you are still using your 1990s, could you elaborate on how exactly (from your perception of course) those Dekoni pads "change the sound signature"? If i understood correctly, Josh mentioned them amplifying/extending the bass further and making them sound warmer? Long term i do have the 1990s on my radar as a possible contender for a new, higher budget headphone, however i am also vary of the rumoured bright highs. I recently tried 990s as my first Beyers of which the highs i did find too bright for my liking, thus these pads sound interesting. However, since they seem to be quite costly for "just" pads, i'd like to know more.
I love this review, so well executed. Background music, flow, presentation and info. Josh really paints a picture. This is the video that made me a subscriber.
@@ClosedVisionMusic v moda crossfade m100 have that, but they are dj headphones so it makes much more sense to have that flexibility. But it's still 1 cable on 1 side, not 2 cables at one side idk if you meant that.
The 1990's quenched my thirst for headphones. I can safely say "I'm done". Out of all my headphones, the 1990 is the king. Get a 1990, HD6xx series model (either 600/650/660), and a good closed back like the M40x, and you are good to go. For extra, get a sweet luxury portable like the B&O H6-9, and noise canceler QC35/MDR1000x, to cover all the bases.
can i ask, what is the point in getting a pair of 1990 as well as 600 series? why own 2 neutral headphones? in my experience the 1990 beat the 600 series in every way, maybe that's just me
@@MrCykko because senheiser hd600 series is legendary and you only have to pay around 200 dollars on mass drop for the 650s if u dont wanna waste money on the sen 660s for 500 (:
Ideally I’d like to go for the DT1990 Pro but I hear the sound leak is pretty bad which is why I might have to opt for the new ‘semi open’ DT900 Pro X’s. Have you tried both to compare?
@@NintenBorrito84 I have tried both. The 900 pro x are very verg good for the price. Very nice frequency response. No massive flaw. They are very solid, but they "miss" the 1990 have way more detail. But sometimes the 1990 are a bit to detailed and to sharp at 8k, but have a bit wider soundstage. To conclude you can't do anything wrong with the 900 pro x
Terrific review, as always. DMS says these are even better than the HD800s, which is huge. I can't wait to hear these one day. BTW, did you get my email?
Finally I‘ve got time again to comment on a video of you. Really great review, and again, I love you as a person and the way you speak to us. Awesome work! Keep on with it !!!!😍🙌
@@JoshuaValour Would you be so kind and tell me which AMP/DAC (better more products for choose) is good for this headphones ? I cant reach you and i would like to hear your advice. You have videos with top 5 amp but i cant get these because i am from slovakia and not many options and i dont want to order from america. thanks
Cant beleive there are so few in this youtube audio space, you have fantastic quality videos and are crushing it! These are high on my list, my first nice headphone many years ago was a Beyerdynamic.
Thank you for the review. These are the best headphones that I've ever had.The detail is extraordinary. I'm using them with aune S6 pro(I needed to fit in my budget). I' ve tried many headphones before I decided for those. (from audiotechnica to audeze LCD2, also vocal elear and much more) But those has the best sound for me).Thanks for the review. In the last moment I saw this review and I just needed to try them. (before that I thought that I would get LCD-2).But when I tried dt 1990 pro. I was like: wait is this the same song that I've heard 1 milion times before(sh*t i never noticed that sound).So thank for your review. It was really professional.Great content. Btw I also ordered tin t2 thanks to your review.
Piotr Snacz for real? Over the LCDX?? Why? And also,, I am looking into the monolith amp, because I think the DIRAC mode would be great but is it really that good? Do you really get a “3D” sound from the DIRAC? 😁👍
@@INeedsMoneys Don't understand me wrong...LCD's are really great headphones...but the difference is in brightness and vocals...For me Beyers plays the way I like...about DIRAC I can say yes and no about 3D sound..depence what kind of music you listen and how it was recorded(quality), anyway you can feel the diffrence(you may like it)..I dont use Dirac(sometimes)...you can download 'razer 3d sound software' for free and that will give you some kind of feeling Dirac...I have to try to use that with games..sorry for my english..most of my music I listen from Spotify ;)
Hi Joshua. I bought these headphones and the Dekoni hybrid pads based largely on your recommendation. I think your comments on both are spot on. I am coming from a pair of DT 880 Pros. There is one thing that I don't recall you saying in your review that I would like to mention. The 1990's are so much more dynamic than the 880's that I am able to drop the volume from my headphone amp some 12db and still get the same impression of loudness. That will go a long way in saving my hearing.
Great review. I have these headphones and they are amazing. You look so much like Stephen Amell that I keep thinking, The Green Arrow is reviewing my headphones". LOL.
Andres Cardeli How is the Bass in the DT 1990, it doesn't lack of bass? For example when you listen EDM... i’m a basshead do you think that for that reason I would be disappointed?
@@heebbi I have the 990's, and so far the bass has been pretty good. Not insane over the top bass that'll knock your socks off, but definitely a good healthy amount that is very enjoyable. I could imagine the 1990's would only improve on that. For the most bass, I would recommend the 770's or the 1770's if you are in that price range, closed backs for the most part have noticeably more bass, open backs are more for a balanced listening experience.
Ariozo I just picked these up. Curious to see how they compare to the hd800s and lcdx. I had the LCD-X and currently have the hd800s. With the hd800s I missed the bass a tad bit with eq you can tweak it.
I think you should do a followup review, just like you did with LCD-X. Now that you have experience with many more high end headphones. Especially since in the followup videos / reviews of other headphones you did mention DT 1990 Pro's hot trebble. That 8k spike makes for fatigue with many a listener. Keep up the great work. When I subbed you were "only" at 30k. :)
I use the FiiO Q5 that has a balanced output for up to 250 ohm headphones and takes a 2.5mm jack. I need that as otherwise the 3.5 jack output (unbalanced), suitable for up to 150 ohm headphones, is on full everything (Gain, Bass-boost, Volume) to be heard even close to loud enough! Any suggestions anyone? I want these headphones. They are amazing. The best I have ever tested. I also don't want to change my Fiio Q5 - it has all the features I like (including AptX). I'm playing music from my Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
very nice review....thanks. i own them and love them. use them all the time for mixing and mastering and get better results than with my very nice neumann KH310 monitors. my room is still not totally treated so there is quite some difference with mid/low frequencies. It would be totally awesome to have a comparison between the Beyers and the new Neumann Studio NDH20. very very curious about how these two compare for critical listening... (I know the neumann are closed back, but still...) hopefully... soon? cheers!
German masterclass engineering, any questions? None? Good. The quality speaks for itself. I bought it before watching the review ! Good review man , very detailed ! Thanks
I've had the DT 1990 Pros for a few years (in fact I think this of one of the reviews that I watched when deciding to purchase). They're my first expensive pair of headphones so I don't have much to compare them to. I really like them, however the build quality is the issue I have with them. The metal and finish is perfect, don't get me wrong. It's the plastic parts that are the issue, specifically where the metal and plastic parts meet on the headband. They just don't last very long. I've no idea why Beyerdynamic decided to put plastic at the stress points when you bend the headphones (like when you put them on and take them off). But they just end up cracking over time. Maybe it's just my pair, but today the left side completely cracked and fell apart. I disassembled both sides and found the right side was also partially cracked and would probably also have broken shortly after. I don't think the headband mechanism is designed very well at all. I love the cups, super premium looking and feeling. Also they can get uncomfortable after a few hours of wearing them. I'm going to be trying the HiFiMan Sundara as I've heard they're great for the price and very comfortable.
Bought a pair on the back of this review, I agree with everything apart from the claim that the highs, though bright, are never sibbilant. They are very, very bright, and on tracks with already bright highs, these are unbearable to listen to. I gave them a good go with 60s folk, modern hop hop, 60s rock, 60s jazz, dubstep, 80s disco. Unfortunately the common theme was the sibbilant highs, I had to return them. I also bought a pair of Grado SR325e headphones, despite having higher treble in frequency response tests, they were not sibbilant, unfortunately they completely lacked bass, so didn't feel that fun! Both have been returned.
@@rsnhf.9073 Hi John, thanks for your reply... so this was my journey... I've had a pair of Sennheiser HD25s since 2007, I used to DJ professionally and, other than a few replacement parts along the way, they have served me well. The on-ear, clampy nature of them makes them unsuitable for relaxing , extended home listening, I guess most people know this. Lockdown came and I decided I needed a pair of serious cans to give my partner and my neighbours some peace and I started my search. Tried a pair if Philips Fidelio X2HRs and, though the sound was very close to what I was looking for, a nice open soundstage with a gentle v shape (from my perspective), the pads were too large and too clampy - specifically they put a weird amount of pressure on my jaw! Then I tried the DT770s - I liked the sound of these a lot, but the coiled, irreplaceable cable was a turn of. After that I tried the Sony wh-1000xm3 bluetooth headphones (I hadn't been looking for wireless, but was feeling a bit frustrated at what I had tried so far and knew these could be wired if I wanted) - I was really taken aback a how bad they sounded despite the glowing reviews. So bass heavy and muddy - so far from the entry to mid-level audiophile vibe I was looking for. I then tried these 1990 pros and the Grados, both left me frustrated as I indicated above, so close and yet so far with the Beyerdynamics, and the Grados just did not have the bass (I'm not a bass head, obviously, but I like a bit of oomf; bass exists to be heard and the Grados seemed to ignore that, as though limiting the bass was some sort of ascetic badge of honour). In the end I settled on a pair of the very boring Audio Technica ath-m50x headphones. Aesthetically they are the ugliest cans I tried, but the comfort, with a little bending outward and a pair of Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpads, was/is great. The new pads also brought a little bit more of an open sound stage with more natural bass than the stock pads. I look at them as the stop-gap towards the perfect pair of headphones - my partner was going a little crazy with me constantly trying new headphones so I thought I better settle on something for now! If you can suggest anything with a similar sound but with a more minimal/high-quality aesthetic (I admit, looks are important to me, sound comes first, but I want the object to look good) and a bit more clarity, I'm all ears... pun intended!
I watched reviews for 90 days every day all dam day! I decided to get these dt1990 because they do what I need and they don’t brake the bank. That said for Christmas 7 months or so from now I get hd 800 S
you and dms have convinced me to buy this headphone without even demo it. this is my first beyer headphones. pairing it with humble Topping d50s + A90. so far, i really love this headphone. sounds amazing.
got my pair of dt1990 and I'm loving them and i know what you mean about the build, looks pretty meh in pictures but in real life it looks amazing and feels so well built. Apparently, there are also dakoni pads that take away some of the highs and even them out a bit more
The treble is not piercing to me. It,s wonderful clear.They are headphones with body and also so clear polished.all over the ranges.Thank you very much.👍👍
Best headphones i ever owned... Had the elegia, elear, Hd 660... But these i Love them...clarity, bass and Stage seperation for this price... Unbeatable....
I agree, their the best Headphones for me so far too and I already listened with Sundara, LCD-X and Focal Clear Professional. But I'm still wondering myself which other Headphones would be really better than the DT 1990 Pro...
For my recording studio I used the Beyer 990's for a long time. Upgrading to the 1990's was a nice improvement. The high's were a little more controlled, the bass was more solid and there is a nice sound stage. The headphones come with 2 ear cups. One is more analytical and flat which is good for studio use. The other ear pads add a little more bass and can be better suited for just listening to music. I really like these headphones a lot. The one problem is on certain recordings the sss on vocals are too much as well as the cymbals being too forward. However on older recordings you don't have that much of an issue. However on the Beatles remastered music I found this issue on several records. The Sennheiser 660s in comparison is a little more even with lows, mids, and highs. It does not have as much high end sparkle and is a little more controlled on the top end so you don't get those annyoing sss on vocals or cymbals. I really like the Sennheiser a lot as well. However because the 1990's which have a better build have a more extended top end that improves the sound stage and sparkle detail. Personally I think it would be good to own both headphones as one will sound good on certain recordings while the other will sound great.
@@NintenBorrito84 I have no need to compare them. I already have the old 990's and the 1990's. The 990 X are only mild changes to the 990's and are not as good as the 1990's
I purchased these, along with the 1770's. They are excellent ----- the build quality is so good and the sound is composed and clear. Ps, I like single sided cables,,,,,,,,,
I suspect those occasional sharp highs are just the 1990s faithfully reproducing something nasty in the recording/mastering that your other cans are inaccurate with.
Antoine P Totally agree with you. With right mastered songs, these are beautifully sounding headphones, you can crack volume up how much you want and they still won't sound sibilant but you can clearly hear what are bad mastered songs on these. On such tracks they can get sibilant but that's just they faithfully reproducing bad mastered sound and nothing you can do there.
@@hstojcic I've read a lot of complaints that the entire range of (studio) Beyer headphones have some unpleasant and extreme highs. I doubt that's an anomaly, it seems to be part of the voicing of their studio reference monitor headphones. I didn't read the same complaints on the cheaper Custom Street style Beyers, but those are marketed to a totally different audience, of course. I thought the Audio Tech. ATHmx50s sounded screechy and annoying, so I returned them and got some Fostex RP40s instead.
@@thiscorrosion900I sold my pair soon after I bought them, I only regret that I didn't tried Sonarworks calibration on them, cuz that should have make them neutral without those treble peaks. I didn't knew that software exist at that time. My only complaint was those piercing highs that I couldn't equalize out, otherwise they were great.
I've loved my DT990 as a daily driver and just happened to stumble across the 1990s selling for under $500 with no tax from hhgreg. Can't wait to try them out.
I've had the 1990s for over a year..I originally auditioned them in Hamburg summer 2017, on a very pricey hp amp. But when I got my pair..I thought good...but not what I remembered from the audition. Enter the Monolith THX AAA 788....and there it was, all I remembered. At 250 ohm, the 1990 needs a good, high powered hp amp. I really doubt I would spend money for the likes of the HD800, Stax L700 or any other hp of that range, as long as my 1990/THX AAA combo is still working.
Beyerdynamic are the kings of comfort. Easily prefer them over all other headphones. My mains are DT 990 600 ohm (less clamp than Pro version). So comfortable, incredible.
Great review - listening to it through my DT1990s! I sent a pair of HD650s back after trying these. I am fascinated by the ear pads you recommend. To be clear, you think they make the 1990s extend as far down as the 1770s? Thanks again, *great* review, subscribed immediately
Ehh, Maybe not that far. Sub bass didn't seem to roll off hardly at all on the 1770. The 1990 with pads, serious rolloff happened about 30HZ. Which is still incredibly low. I don't know that aftermarket pads are "Better", as much as just very very different compared to stock. Hopefully that makes sense.
Tried very hard to like these, but the hot treble was just too fatiguing after a while. I listen to primarily classical orchestral and chamber music. Normally I love the sound of massed strings in the highest register, but they were for the most almost unbearable most of the time. And these were on very well mastered recordings. Not for me, sadly.
I think I have the same. They doing that to me with marantz pm6008. Sadly I have to give them back. I will try sennheiser hd 660s. But beyerdynamic dt 1770 pro with the Phone and fiio a5 are great.
Just found your channel and I’ve seen a few of your reviews. Your content and video quality is amazing. What headphones do you recommend for a person that’s listening to metal/rock music on an old Sony cd player model D-FJ61. I like these 1990 pro’s but I’m unsure if the Sony CD player will be able to drive the headphones. Budget is $500-$600. Thanks!
I think anyone looking for a great headphone would do very well to start with the DT 1990 before throwing crazy silly money at an audiophile headphone that costs a lot more but doesn't really deliver a great deal more. And this is coming from someone who has owned/heard headphones costing as much as $4,000. I actually bought the DT 1990 Pro and the DT 1770 Pro for my recording studio. They both have their use cases but the DT 1990 Pro can pull double duty as a good mixing/mastering headphone and an audiophile headphone. I think the DT 1990 Pro will be the endgame headphone for a lot of people who hear them. The $529 price of admission is an insane, off the charts, value and spending more puts you well past the point of diminishing returns when compared to the Beyer. It is truly a remarkable headphone.
Just to note, they arent always for everyone. I tried em out and the wires on the back always touch your head which is annoying. Plus the bass sounded very muddy. I opted for the 900 pro x's instead and i still have to try out the hifiman XS but the 900 pro xs are the same headphone but just at a cheaper price. Sometimes it just isnt the right fit ya know
@@verifiedfinn No headphone is always for everyone...and different folks will experience any given headphone differently. I don't agree with you at all on the DT 1990 Pro. But that's just me. And I am big proponent of auditioning gear before committing to a purchase if you can...or buy from a source with a generous return policy.
@@CrazyAboutVinylRecords Yeah its what im doing rn, you do go slightly insane when a headphone people rave about isnt your vibe tho, i almost thought i was doing something wrong but i guess it just wasnt for me! Hopefully i can stop trying them out soon lol
i have the 1770 cause i prefer the isolation of the closed back and hate when the sound is leaking out. the soundstage is still amazing for being closed back.
They are definitely not dark sounding. I'd actually say that they sound primarily bright. Although the A-pads make them more of a neutral headphone, and the B-pads add a slight warmth to them.
Thanks for doing an awesome job With the reviews on your channel. After watching your review on these headphones I went out and bought a pair, they are fantastic but I need an amp and was looking to go with the JDS labs EL Amp they will be used for mixing and mastering in my studio. I have an RME Fireface 400 audio interface, Any thoughts?
Wow he gave them a 10 out of 10 rating. Never seen JV do that to any others. Now 3 yrs later he seems to think they are too bright/harsh. Now recommends the Sundara. I just can’t buy made in China so it’s between the DT1990 or a Audeze LCD-2C or X
Very neat review Joshua. How would you compare the diffrancies between DT 1990 Pro & Sennheiser HD 650 for music production ? Also would the DT1990 be able to power the Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen well enough?
Hi, I was looking forward for this review and it's nicely done! I'll like some more opinions on the Dekoni Pads comparison with the Stock Pads. I'm looking for a reason to get the Dekoni Pads but I'm still unsure whats the trade off or maybe the difference that separates them between the stocks. (Mostly want to know the cons of it over another) Any opinion would help!
Cons - There is a sacrifice in total detail and openness. (most likely due to it moving your ear further away from the driver). Flip side is that this causes slightly more sound stage, and the imaging is already so good, that it doesn't really seem to image any worse. Like I said in the video, it is basically a different headphones. So, what is a "Con" comes down to preference of sound. It makes them warm and "bassy" as hell. (compared to stock pads). Much stronger mid range impact. Highs are still very present, but not fatiguing any more. Also, more comfortable (For me).
Jan Gubler How is It the Bass? it doesn't lack of bass? For example when you listen EDM... i’m a basshead do you think that for that reason I would be disappointed?
Hi! I've been wanting to upgrade my PC setup. My needs are #1 music and #2 gaming. I've been checking these headphones (and then mod mic with it). What DAC/AMP would you recommend with these? Schiit Hel? Love your vids
whats your view on "burn-in" of headphones? If i buy a new pair of these DT1990, should I burn them in and if so for how long? thx for all great videos.
Thank you for amazing professional review. I have 1 question. Is it a good idea to power them with Focusrite Scarlett Solo. It has enough power for them? Thank you for answer! :)
Just got these hd660s and i allready have akg 712pro/q701 and gaming gsx1000 with hd579/599 but these teslas! Just today ordered dt1990pro:s!!! God damn it :P
Thanks for a well balanced review. You have convinced me that the DT1990s are the headphones for me. I have $20,000+ of Audiophile Gear and not a Headphone Socket to be seen anywhere, so I need a Headphone Amp. I am tossing up a few Valve Amp posibilities. Could you please inform me to your view on whether I need and Amp with output greater than 500mW @ 250Ohms to comfortably drive the DT1990s? cheers Ray
and nice that dekoni send u some pads. i also bought them too it make my 1770 just way more comfortable, and my ears dosent hit the driver with the pads, which the stock pads does. also the bass is just even more better with the dekoni pads, no clue why but its just like that
Hello Joshua, Good job! I finally bought a DT1990 even if I'm more a loudspeaker listener than a headphone guy. Just a question: as a headphone reviewer, why not recording sound with a binaural microphone? It would be quite consistent with your target audience, no?
You like DT1990, I think I like them too. Just ordered them but now I'm short on dough. I'm looking into fiio e10k to power them, do you think they'll do them justice, both the sound quality and the volume ? How much performance will I loose compared to something like ifi idsd nano bl, or chord mojo, Beyerdynamic A2/or something very expensive?
Fiio makes decent starter dac/amps. I started there and I'm slowly moving up. You have nicer phones than I started with but it should work out just fine. It'll be good with some room to grow lster
I was between several headphones including this model. In the end i got the LCD-1 for a multitude of reasons not least of the fact that are easy to carry and use them with anything really.
Using Scarlette SH-450 atm tho looking at the 990 and these 1990 Pro as an upgrade. Mostly use them for gaming/streaming hard finding a headset that sounds as good as my Polk audio sound system. with good lows and great highs.
Hi Joshua, thanks for the video! Can I drive this ones properly with my Apollo twin? I'm considering the new DT 900 Pro X too, did you test them? With would be your pick? Thanks again!!
Hey Joshua. I just got the DT 1990. I was wondering what dac would pair well with it? I currently have the soundblasterX G6. Was wondering if that is enough or should I look to buy a new dac. Cheers
Great video but I was waiting to hear more about how the midrange is portrayed. All I hear on this video is highs highs highs and some kinda bass. Is there even a headphone that's specifically or more tuned to deliver absolute best midrange experience?
Josh, Thanks for the review. What amps have you tried with these? Have you tried a tube headphone amp? I'm assuming them being 250 ohms will pair well with a tube amp like the hd 600 and hd650? Thanks and great review!
actaully i just bought myself the dt 1990 pro and the the 1770 pro, going to trty them both and see which one I like better and return one, who knows maybe I will like them both so much so I will keep both of them
I've had the DT1990 with analytical pads for almost a year now. I use a Aune X1S dac/amp (keep that in mind). The DT1990 is good but not great. Mids are recessed. Very fatiguing. There is definitely sibilance. "So Far Away" by Avenged Sevenfold kills me everytime without EQ. Bass impact is good at high volume, but I don't like listening to headphones super loud. Detail feels forced and a bit unnatural (not terrible). Drums and guitars are picked up very well with DT1990 but even T50RP with Shure 1540 pads sound better for drums. My IEMs (UE600) pick up much more detail at only $60; however, they lack everything but detail and mids. Maybe the balanced armatures do well with speed and detail retrieval because of how lightweight they are. DT1990 is still good for professional use. It does everything quite well for the most part. You won't be disappointed with them. Who else has heard the DT1990 on Aune X1S? I would like to hear your thoughts. Also, Sundara or HE500 and why?
I had them for around a year as well now. Insted of the Aune X1S, I use the ifi iDSD Micro though. I like them quite a bit, while the treble is definitely very boosted, they don't get fatiguing for me. The midrange is also recessed, more than I would prefer, but it's still quite good. The bass is what I probably enjoy the most about them, nothing to complain about there. But the balanced pads are pretty bad. With them, they do get sibilant and the midrange is far too recessed. I'd say they are good headphones, but rely on treble too much for deatail and are not worth $600. I think the $400-$450 range is where they should be.
Do you have any problems with the bass in the source material making the DT 1990's distort? I'm getting some undesirable "farting" on the kick beats. My other headphones stay clear at the same settings on the Monotor.
@@clownworldresidentii5184 Yeah bought both, both sounded great, but i sent them back and invested in sennheiser hd800s and now im broke for the entire month LOL
