Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro vs DT 900 Pro X | Honest Review 

what do you mean finally -- this was uploaded a year ago lol

@@ejv.96 i mean finally after scrolling through 10 videos all gaming review channels

same here, there's very famous fortnite player who uses 990s and the kids think they'll make you better at the game@@unseentask

@@unseentask I know right i am a gamer myself but what the hell who cares anything thats good gona work for gaming like its not a factor for me atleast.

990s black edition have straight cable also.. just info..

Thanks for the kind words. This video might be helpful: How To Sound Like Me (Kinda) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IRkrnhAUwDk.html

you can also eq that helps

Sonarworks SoundId Reference is a must have to get the maximum from your gear. I use SoundId Reference with my DT 770 Pro which has about the same extremes as the DT 990 Pro and it's really good for neutral sound, even when you will change your headphone later on.

You’re welcome

The mic in this video is Lewitt LCT 540S

And here’s a video on the process: How To Sound Like Me (Kinda) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IRkrnhAUwDk.html

@@ManchesterMusic Thank you!! Really appreciate it!

No worries. Now I use a Lewitt LCT 1040 btw.

For me finding out about AutoEQ and their profiles was a godsend. I could not use my 990 pro's in the mornings prior, it was just too "sharp" sounding.

@@iyaramonk whats autoEQ?

@@Zombie101 It's basically an equalizer program with preset profiles for just about any headphones you can think of. I would look at a tutorial so you can set it up proper.

@iyaramonk oh cool! If its free that's even better. Will deffo check it out. Edit yes it's free. Will need to watch a good guide on it. Seems fairly straight forward. The only issue I ran into was transposing the eq settings into Spotify, Spotify eq won't let me see what number each frequency hz in db is at

I want to ask if you are using an amp? It seems like you don't, hence why I ask. I had the DT990 and heared the DT880 Pro and flat with weak bass is nothing I heared. When it comes to the DT 900 Pro X, I am really not a fan. After testing and comparing it to others they seem unfinished. The Soundstage is alright, sound is a bit dark and the Bass seem kind of muddy with no Potential since they distort instantly. While the DT 900 Pro X should only be ran via an PC DAC in my opinion the DT 990 just opens, when hooked up to a good amp. I would even say my Logitech G Pro X after AutoEQ with RTings HMS Harman Curve sound way better than those DT 900 Pro X, since hooking an AMP to it literally makes worse. If you think I'm trolling... I'm not, just try it out yourself :) Edit: I've got the DT 900 pro X next to me , my DT 990 edition are dead, also have here the Sennheiser 560s, but I'm sending them back, waste of money, boring with too much clarity, my good amp and autoEQ can't save em, also the clamp force could crush a mellon for sure. Legit using the Logitech G Pro X as my main headphone... which is sad, I just wanted a portable headset that sound alright for 60€ and got a headphone that put my DT 900 Pro X to shame after hooking it up to an Pioneer AMP with an AutoEQ.

@@Alexdbre No distortion here running at high SPL too? Confused how you could hear distortion on a headphone that's designed to crank out louder than past Beyerdynamic headphones and still keep lower distortion than the DT880 or 990 at higher volumes. I'm using a Metrum Amethyst DAC/Amp combo. It's about 1200 Euros so no it's not a cheap source I'm using. These IMO are the best headphones under $500, surprised you hear them differently as I find these to sound better than my Sennheiser HD600s I also own.

@@b4ssfunk3d ​ @b4ssfunk3d Well I can tell why, those are these tpyical "USB DAC/AMP" devices. Not to talk them bad, but from what I've tested the iFi Zen Dac V2 had amazing sound and with the "True Bass" feature the DT 900 Pro X comlettly distorted at low volume levels even. Here running my Pioneer A-10-K and I can tell you the DT 900 Pro X suffer and don't like Amplifiers, especially analog which boosts Pre-Amp Bass/Treble, meaning aslong as the Drivers play alone you can get Bass/Treble without muddling sound or even changing the EQ. It's sad to see the DT 900 Pro X fail this hard, tested 2 actually to exclude a default. Don't get me wrong, but under 500$ These headphones don't even compete with 50$ Headphones. !My Opinion! The DT 900 Pro X are one if not the worst Beyerdynamic headphones considering the Price... Yes Beyer peak is gone, so is the Clarity, yes bass is boosted, but muddled and just sounds wrong. Also Sennheiser are always a preference, since their clarity is nearly unbeatable and with the 560s even too much, letting you hear detail in music where they weren't recorded right, meaning half your playlist sounds bad all of the sudden. When it comes to fun, Sennheiser are not my type. DT 990 with a good AMP are seriously good. Also best headphone under 500$? Have you really FORGOTTEN the DT1990 under 500$? The DT 1990 Pro are one of the MOST IMPRESSIVE Open Back I could hear with my Amplifier, their Brightness is too high, but EQ solves that issue. They obliterate the DT 900 Pro X. Also I just gave the 900 Pro X yesterday back, since I don't like em (just like the 560s). I will definitely get the DT 1990 Pro now, since they are incredible. Like I said, some random "Gaming" Headset for 60$, which I jokingly bought shouldn't sound in any way better than a 250€ Beyerdynamic, I don't care about an opinions at this point, since messuring equipments tells me enough. Also the Logitech have bigger drivers too with 50mm...

@@Alexdbre You're mistaken if you think the Metrum Amethyst DAC is a typical simple USB DAC. It is completely proprietary technology unlike most DACs using disrete R-2R DACs running at 24-bit resolution. Your opinion that the DT900 Pro X are one of the worst headphones you've ever heard and sound worse than $50 headphones sounds very suspect if you think the DT990s sound better. Most people including myself think the DT990s have very sibilant highs and treble unless ran though and EQ. Out of the box these DT 900 Pro X can get louder without muddying up any clarity than past iterations of Beyer headphones due to the new Steller.45 driver they developed for higher SPL and lower distortion. So everything you're saying is contrary to most people's opinions. That's why I simply don't understand if it's your setup or if you have a faulty pair of headphones.

The more ohms the more power needed. If you have an interface like a Scarlett that should do just fine. Depending on what you want you may want a headphone amp. Lower ohms require less power so plugging into a laptop will do just fine

@@ruell.x3202 Thanks for clearing that up!

I had the same issue with my 990s. I had mine for 3 years when the plastic piece snapped. I found some guy that makes 3D printed replacements. That lasted another year before it broke this week. I love the headphones but am hesitant to spend that kind of money on something that could break again. I might give the Xs a try.

How do they sound compared to the 990 pros? I have a 250ohm. In mint condition. Yes I know this video explains, but what’s your opinion?

Update?

I have both the 990s and the 900x. The difference to me is night and day. The technology being used, the new driver in the 900x is somehow able to create a crystal clear separation of instrumentation and sounds. The 990s did not seem to do that as well in my ears. The bass is absolutely more powerful in the 900x, in a way because it's tighter and punchier, but also allows the mids/highs to still remain clear even if a low end frequency is happening. There are some songs I feel like I'm hearing for the first time again with these. I listened to Rufus Du Sol - "Innerbloom" and I had to sit down and just stop what I was doing, the track was so immersive and the soundstage entirely different to what I am used to compared to even my sennheisers. I keep being surprised because the 900x are just so damn clear- without being harsh like the 990s. I'm a producer/musician and have overly analytical ears already, but these have allowed me to use them for mixing AND for just listening to music/gaming in a way that's fun again. The 990s don't have the ability to get this loud either without an amp, so being able to listen to high quality tracks on my phone with this kind of clarity is new to me- and there is zero distortion with the new 45 drivers in the 900x. They haven't stopped impressing me and I have a lot of headphones lol. @@Hijynx87

@@Uuuuyyyyuuu nice I might have to check them out. Since then I’ve gotten myself an edition xs and a fiio ft3. Both fantastic sets.

Oh really? They moved the price around? I have to double check on this. Thanks for letting me know.

We obviously did not listen to the same video 😀. I find that this analysis shows on the contrary quite significant differences between the regular Pro and the Pro X: the more neutral sound of the X (the high sounds are brighter or dry in the Pro), the smoother bass of the X (while they are modified to be a bit prettied up in the Pro), the heavier weight of the "Pro X" but the cables that plug and unplug in the X (better long term investment) and which I understand come in duplicate (coiled and in add also the rights), the ear pads - which are much easier to install in the X, Etc. Personally I find the 990 Pro X much more beautiful (it's a matter of taste) and several reviewers have testified to the fact that the "regular" Pro have a part that broke after some time because they are only plastic.

Hello! I want to buy the dt 990's! Which emplifier do you use with it? I do not know which one will be good with these.

@@ChainoKSI use Sound Blaster X4 or you can use Sound BlasterX G6 both are really good for DT 990's

whatd you go with?

HD600

@@matthewmascari4560 idk

@@Marian1st. Tnx

HD600/650/6XX

Hey do you know the difference between soundid and just using an eq like from oratory?

I tried them today on a store and pluged to my phone at 60-70% volume I couldn't hear an noise from the outside. It really surprised me since most of reviews say you will hear a lot of ambient noise. I've heard some people saying the 900 pro x are more "semi open" than open.

@@marcguerao2 I don't think they're open or closed. I haven't tried a whole lot of headphones before but for a while I've used in ear monitors and the 900 pro x's are definitely more open but not like every sound can be heard from outside

@@maaax573 Yes that's what I mean. Some people say they are like a mix between open and closed. For me the 900 pro x are isolating enough. How do the 900 pro x sound to you? I really liked them but I only tested them for a couple of minutes

@@marcguerao2 I've liked them. I haven't tried any other pair of headphones in a really long time so I don't really have anything to compare them to. At first they were kind of disappointing coming from using moondrop aria but I always end up using the dt900's when I'm at my computer. with iem's I find it kind of amplifies sounds in my body. especially if I'm talking or maybe if I were to eat with my iem's in it kind of amplifies the sounds in my skull if that makes sense

…ok

Dt990 is the best but the treble is way to sharp and spikey when you first get them but after a month or 2 of use as the pads flatten they sound better

I can make the request! Thanks!

@@ManchesterMusic dt990 is better, also dt990 really changes in sound over time, its actually a much more smooth flat sounding headphone besides the bass and after you wear them for a long time, the burn in on them is insane and by burn I’m referring to the pads flattening but it’s very interesting how the sound changes and they’re actually much better burned in, in fact theirs actually treble spikes when you first get them, there’s measurements of burned in and non burned in pads on oratory grapher also my settings on their is i checkmarked custom match and diffuse field

@@assloader Isn't "burn in" a mith?

@@marcguerao2 no the pads just change the sound drastically after the pads flatten it’s not burn in, i’m just calling it burn in

@@assloader ahhhh ok makes sense

Because they are 48Ohms, DT 900 Pro X don't need any dedicated headphone amp. However, I've heard that the sound quality may slightly improve with an amp, too. The DT 900 Pro, on the other hand, need a dedicated headphone amp.

Close! It's the LCT 540S

The 540 is amazing, I couldn't stand the 440 pure anymore, it's good for low budget but the 540 definitely takes it to another level

which did you get

Hey, I'm at the same place. Did you already get some and call tell if they are worth it for editing / sound design purpose?

Indeed. I’m referring to SoundID Reference from Sonarworks. But other companies offer similar solutions.

Did you know you can customise your 990 at the German website ?

except they don't really sound anything like the 900x's. I have both and the 900x is a totally different feel. I can't describe how much cleaner and tighter the bass is compared to the 990's, as well the treble difference. Sonically the 990s higher frequencies sounded thin and harsh to me, where on the 900x- clear defined sparkle, no harshness. it's night and day difference to my ears.

I have the TYGR 300R they are better than the DT990 not bright or harsh in anyway@@Uuuuyyyyuuu

I use sound blaster gc7 and QED optical and usb cables, sounds good together👍

Canon C70

Nope, I haven’t had the pleasure.

Hmmm, I’ve never thought to make a list. I’ll give it a think.

An amp will certainly optimize their performance but I’m not using one and they sounded very good.

Hey there. Sorry to hear about the lack of low end. There’s a few ways to address this. I’m going to be speaking from the perspective of a Mac user. If you’re listening to music from Apple you can go to Apple Music and set an eq curve from the settings. If you’re trying to change the EQ on regular sound from say, a RU-vid video it’s a little trickier. A good application to use would be AudioHijack from Rogue Amoeba. You can use audio plugins, like your favourite EQ, to affect the output of sound. You can technically use any plugin like RX mouth declick if you’re sensitive to mouth clicks and pops from videos and podcasts you listen to on your computer.

Totally agree. I have both and the 990s are more fun.

Lack of the low end? 😂 did u ever put those 900 on your head?

@@ivanminic9186 the 900s are relatively flat compared to its predecessor. Mid bass is present but it's missing sub bass, which was surprisingly prominent on the 990s (being open back and all).

Tell us more about!

@@music4screens It arrived a few days ago! It's my first open back headphones. I can't technically show the features, but I'll make a vlog or first look video along with DT 700 PRO X on my channel 👌 One thing I can say is orchestras sound beautiful in DT 900🔥

I bought myself a high end wired gaming headset from steelseries, the arctis pro. But now that I have the 900 Pro X I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!!! Oh man i thought specific gaming headsets were good for games but maaaan this is what I am talkin about, this headset is a gods gift

I have the same with game dac in a beyerdynamic sack that came with my 990pros. Yep haven’t listened to them since, but audeze gaming headsets are amazing. I do have a soundblaster g6 and an itch for a new headphone though, possibly a new dac/amp.

Thinking of getting the 900 Pro X, just wondering what make of amp you’re using with them?

My special edition blackout pair also came with a straight cable

@@cuzihungry 250 ohms ?

@@DarkTrapStudio yeah, 250 Ohm

@@DarkTrapStudio it's a 10 ft long straight cable

@@cuzihungry Oh ok, I also got the Black limited version :) but in 80 ohms

I am aware they both have ‘Pro’ in the product name. If you watch the video again you’ll notice I do in fact make the distinction early on to call the older model the ‘pro’ and the newer model the ‘Xs’. Thanks for your comment.

Preamp? You mean analog Amplifier? No. They have 50ohms and the drivers are not suited for good AMPs. I have them (Pro X) with a pioneer amp (A-10-K) and they sound not good at all. Muddy/Dark and the bass distorts.

880 are bright ass headphones. 990 are much better. Just saying!

Well said!

I got the opposite impression, lol.

@@poulwinther nothing wrong with that !

@@RemmyMusic1 Not being able to remove the cable and seeing so many cases of 990s cables breaking, I prefer durability over anything.

900 pro x sounds better and 990 pro only comes in 250 ohm so you need a good amp so they cost the same

@@sbekarton3458 but I already have the Fiio E10K, so what then... 990's are ok?

Where I am located those are three times more expensive though.

@@poulwinther yea i paid a good amount but it was worth it

@@kingyasofficial Interesting also considering your style. Mine is metal and the low end just has to be ultra tight and flat because it has a lot of detail. Which register did you find most troublesome?

@@poulwinther on the 900s they was just a lil too bright for me. If you really want that flat sound go with the Neumanns

@@kingyasofficial Cool, thanks!

*you got used to it

@@peen2804 wait are you trying to tell me I don't need to burn in my headphones with pink noise for a week?

I went to by 990 but after 900 x it ended up that i dont have enoguh money 😂 so ill wait and save more money …its worth it …!!!

​@@ivanminic9186Which store

Most of these "music channels" are just a product placement holes😂

What do you want more of @CybreSmee?

You got me…

I'm torn between the reviews online over the 990 pro's about the sharp trebles. I tried it at my local store with a Fiio K5 and they sound better over the likes of popular headphones like HD 600s, AKG K702, and the sound stage was amazing. Friends have also recommended the 900 Pro X version over the 990 pros, but I'm still skeptical with the huge price difference. I'm new to the hobby & will probably give both headphones one more listen before purchasing. The HD600 which I've mentioned earlier seems a little too centered/initimate for me. Even with the Fiio K5, the instrumentals in the backgroundd seems abit muddy and well, unpleasant. May I get some opinions from you over the DT 990s? is it a good pair or should i be looking elsewhere at this price range? Thanks in advance!

@@hongwei4809 I ordered the DT 900 Pro X recently to see what all the fuss was about and was VERY disappointed. They sound worse in literally every way except for having a small amount more bass.

@@hongwei4809 HD 600s are more comparable but again lack soundstage and depth. DT 990s are just better. Haven't tried the AKGs tho!

@@launchpadmcquack98 Hey there man! thanks for the reply. I am going to try the DT 900 Pro X as well, otherwise the 990 is a contender for me. The AKG K702 are a little too bright with lacking instrumentals in the background, which seems kinda muffled even with quite a powerful amp. Then again maybe it's just what most audiophiles would call an "untrained ear" so I'm seriously not too sure.