Beyerdynamic Dt 1990 Pro
Transducer:DynamicThe Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are great closed-back critical listening headphones with a good and balanced sound. They are well-built and offer great comfort if you like a tight fit. They are more versatile than similar open-back models like the and because they will isolate more noise and leak less. However, they are bulky, and the provided case is quite big, meaning they won’t be very portable. On the upside, they have a detachable cable that the lower-end Beyerdynamic models don’t have. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are very well-built headphones that are basically like the, but with a closed-back design.
Their metal frame and dense cups give them a premium and solid feeling, and they should survive a couple of drops. They are quite comfortable and come with two types of ear pads. However, they might be tight on the head for some right out of the box, but this may loosen up with time. They have a bulky design and come with an even bulkier case, so they won’t be easy to travel with, but they will be well-protected. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO is a very good sounding pair of closed-back over-ear headphones. They have a deep, punchy, and neutral bass, an even and clear mid-range, and a good and well-balanced treble. However, their bass delivery is inconsistent across multiple users and sensitive to fit and seal, and their treble is on the bright and sibilant side.
On the plus side, our test unit didn't measure as sibilant (sharp and piercing on S and Ts) compared to the rest of the Beyerdynamic's lineup like the and the. Overall, they are a versatile pair of critical listening headphones suitable for a wide variety of genres, from bass-heavy to vocal-centric music. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro have a great bass. LFE (low-frequency extension) is at 10Hz, which is excellent. Low-bass, responsible for the thump and rumble common to bass heavy music and sound effects is quite well-balanced.
Mid-bass responsible for the body of bass guitars and the punch of kick drums is also well-balanced and within 1dB of our target. High-bass, responsible for warmth, is within 0.3dB of our neutral target. However, their bass delivery varies significantly across users, and is sensitive to the quality of fit, seal, and whether you wear glasses. The response here represents the average bass response and your experience may vary.
The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO have great imaging. Weighted group delay is at 0.34, which is good. The GD graph also shows that the group delay response is almost entirely below the audibility threshold. This results in a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction.
Additionally, the L/R drivers of our test unit were exceptionally well-matched in frequency, amplitude, and phase response, ensuring accurate placement and localization of objects (voices, instruments, video game effects) in the stereo field. Compared to other HeadphonesThe Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are well-built critical listening headphones.
They are quite comfortable but might be too tight for some right out of the box. Their closed-back design helps deliver more bass than the open-back, but more prone to inconsistencies. They look and feel premium, but their sound quality isn’t very different than the lower-end, and the DT 1770 are significantly more expensive, and the investment might not be worth it. See our recommendations for the, the, and the.
Both Beyerdynamic models are great critical listening headphones, but are better used in different environments. If you’re looking for a bit more punch and bass, the closed-back design of the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO might be better suited for you. If you’re looking for headphones to listen to your favorite music at home, in a quiet environment, then the open-back will give you better soundstage and a more speaker-like experience. For commutes and office use, the DT 1770 won’t leak as much as the DT 1990 by design. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better-built critical listening headphones than the, but they come at a much steeper price. The sound quality is about the same, but the M50x have less sound consistency issues than the DT 1770. On the other hand, the padding of the Beyerdynamic headphones is softer and feels more comfortable, but they are tighter on the head than the M50x.
The DT 1770 also isolate passively a bit more, but they leak more than the Audio-Technicas. The more low-profile design of the M50x might be better for outdoor use.
The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better headphones than the Shure thanks to better build quality and better and more consistent bass delivery. However, they are way more expensive, and the Shure SRH440 are very comfortable headphones that offer great value for their price tag. They are all plastic, but if you’re looking for budget critical listening headphones, the SRH440 are a great pick for sound quality. On the other hand, the metallic frame of the DT 1770 feels more high-end, and they isolate a bit more noise than the Shures. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO are better closed-back critical listening headphones for most people than the.
Their treble response is less veiled, and their bass response is slightly more balanced. They also come with additional ear cups and come with a longer, coiled audio cable.
Beyerdynamic Dt 1990 Pro Pad Swap
The Stellia do have a more premium look and feel, though, and come with a better carrying case. The Stellia are worth considering if you prefer their more premium design, but the DT 1770 PRO provide better value overall.