Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO review
vs
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro review

Let me share with you the results of my testing Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro. The series of DT 770/880/990 are the first dynamic headphones that are not worse than electrostats by characteristics.

Both the headphones have the over ear wearing style and are wired. The main difference is the enclosure: Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO has a closed back while DT 990 Pro is open.

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Features

The impedance of Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is 16, 32, 80, 250 Ohm vs open one DT 990 Pro 80, 250.

Other specifications are equal for both models, like frequency response 5Hz-35KHz, the total harmonic distortion of 0.2%, and sensitivity of 96 dB.

Sound

The sound in Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is very crisp and clean, natural like hearing live. Bass is not exaggerated, sounds in natural combination with middle and high frequencies.

Listening in Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO makes an impression of strong bass and trebles. The low frequencies are voluminous and transparent.

Comfort and design

Both headphones are 360 g, both are made of premium materials.

The headphones are fixed on the leather-padded headband that is easily adjustable with 4 snap-in buttons. The headphones have an exposed wire that connects the left to right ear cup. It is paired with a non-rotating (robust) but plastic clamp that allows the headphone size to be adjusted.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO pros and cons

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO pros and cons

Pros

  • Great for home listening and studio recording for their closed type and clear, voluminous, transparent sound
  • Good balance of lows, mids, and highs
  • Provide good noise suppression thus may be used in a noisy environment as well as in a silence without loss of sound quality

Cons

  • Non-rotating wire and unfoldable cups make it not the best choice from the portability point
  • May feel not so comfortable while listening for a long time period and your ears may need more rest caused by its closed type

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO pros and cons

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO pros and cons

Pros

  • Lows and highs are more amplified compared to mids for the V-shaped pitch
  • Quality audio comfortable for ears for its open reproduction

Cons

  • Portability is again not the strong point of this model as well as DT 770 Pro for its non-rotating cable and bulky design
  • No suppression of ambient noise and high audio leakage

Votes 6 6
Rating 4.3 4.3

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Overall
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
7
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
7
6
6
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Product

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

Model

DT 770 PRO
DT 990 Pro

Brand

Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic

Reviews

11399
7652

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
open back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

Impedance, Ohm

16, 32, 80, 250
80, 250

Frequency response, Hz

5Hz-35KHz
5Hz-35KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

0.2
0.2

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

96
96

Magnet type

Weight (headphones), g/oz

360/12.6
360/12.6

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

300/9.8
300/9.8

Jack connection (TRS)

6.35
6.35

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

App control

Control functions

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

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has not

Bluetooth version

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has not

aptX

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has not

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

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has not

Bluetooth profiles

has not
has not

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

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Battery life, hrs

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has not

Charging time, hrs

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has not

Charging port

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has not

Charging cable

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has not

Speed charge

has not
has not

Battery free listening mode

has not
has not

Battery level indicator

has not
has not

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

has not
has not

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

Headphones HeadphonesArena comparison rating

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  • 7
  • 7
  • 7Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO
  • 7Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is better headphones in this comparison. Check Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO price