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Beyerdynamic DT 990

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The open-earcup DT 990 headphones are one of Beyerdynamic's top-shelf, reference-grade models and a long-time standby for serious audiophile types. The DT 990 tend to put more meat on the bones of recordings versus the slightly drier, highly-analytical approach of their DT 880 model, but for many headphone fans, the DT 990 remain a more engaging listening experience. The DT 990s are durably-built, very comfortable, and rather sonically pleasing headphones with forward-sounding upper highs and a punchy, rich bass response. The mid-ranges are fairly well-balanced and quite present as well.

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Product Features:

Durable build and good comfort
Forward sounding upper highs and punchy rich bass response
Plush soft-sided leather storage/travel case is provided
High impedance means a good headphone amp is needed

What's In The Box:

Leather Carrying Case

Applications:

Audiophile Desktop

The venerable open-cup DT 990 headphones are Beyerdynamic's top reference-grade 'Premium-Line' model and a long-time standby for serious audiophile types. The DT 990 tend to put more meat on the bones of recordings versus the slightly 'drier' and more analytical approach of the DT 880 model but for many headphone fans, the DT 990 remain a more engaging and joyous listening experience. The DT 990s are durably-built, very comfortable, and sonically pleasing headphones with forward-sounding upper highs and punchy, rich bass response. The mid-ranges are fairly well-balanced and quite present as well. Rated at 250-ohms impedance, the DT 990s ask way too much from portable player devices like iPods, MP3 players, or laptop computers, so a quality portable headphone amp is essential in most mobile listening applications. They should perform okay with most high-end home stereo rigs, but keep in mind that a dedicated headphone amp will truly maximize the dynamic range extension and soundstage imaging 'depth', as well as maximize clear musical detail resolution and tonal/timbral transparency of the beyerdynamic DT 990.

Although a bit hard to drive, the DT 990 perform extremely well and sound awesome once properly powered. They have round velour-padded earcups that fit loosely around the ears--VERY comfortable even on those extra-long intensive listening sessions. The bottom of the headband is covered by a similarly cushy pad that feels nice n' soft on the top of the cranium. The DT 990 features very solid sliding metal joints that connect the headband to the earcups (contributing immensely to their durability) and a straight non-detachable 10-foot connecting cable that connects to the left earpiece, thus eliminating nightmarish 'Y' double-cord tangles. The industrial-glam look provided by the stainless steel-like louvered slats on the new DT 990's earcups is a slick fasion-forward move and totally jazzes up the cosmetics. A plush soft-sided leather storage/travel case is provided. The DT 990 cable is terminated to a 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-plug and the package handily includes a full-size 1/4" inch screw-on adapter.

A 2-year manufacturer's product warranty remains standard with all beyerdynamic headphone ONLY when proof-purchased at true Beyerdynamic-authorized dealers -- like HeadRoom!

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