Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro vs Philips Fidelio X2HR

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Having had a chance to test the over ear open back wired headphones Philips Fidelio X2HR vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO let me share with you my thoughts and impressions.

Features

Philips Fidelio X2H has a lower impedance of 30 Ohm vs 80 and 250 Ohm of Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO that makes it great even for use with a smartphone without an amp. Both have incredible frequency response ranges of 5Hz-40KHz and 5-35KHz respectively, which is Hi-Res Audio. A great sensitivity of 100 vs 96 dB reproduces above average loudness of sound that is comfortable for ears and should not be too sharp.

Sound

The sound shades of Philips Fidelio X2HR are very detailed and crisp. However, they may seem a little distracted from each other for a great brightness and some separation of each. Still any range is not exaggerated and they sound quite neutral. They represent a spacious soundstage and clear imaging.

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO has a V shaped sound profile that puts lows and highs in the front, keeping the mids backwards on the stage. That is not for neutral listening, but sounds really engaging and bright for fun listening and most genres. The bass seems stronger than in most open-back headphones. They place you on a very open soundstage and separate the instruments and directions of voices quite well.

Comfort and design

The weight of these headphones is almost similar, just 380 vs 360 g. They have soft padded adjustable headbands. The cups are very large and softly padded. Open cup design makes them airy and not heating your ears in long listening sessions. Unfortunately, they are neither foldable nor lay flat.

Philips Fidelio X2HR pros and cons

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro pros and cons