Beyerdyanmic Dt 990 Pro 250 ohm [Price $190 New]
Source Win 7[Foobar2000 WASAPI] -> oDac -> MonoPrice Premium
Coaxial Cables -> Matrix M Stage [0 /+18 db Gain Lme 49990 OpAmp]
The Beyer Can, having a higher impedance reaches it's
optimal sound at 18 gain, volume is adjust accordingly
Compared against modified Audio Technica w1000x [Stock $350 Refurbished-After
mods $500] and for the last 2 songs, a AKG K550. It came into my home as I was
finishing this up <3
8/9 Songs are without EQ, Benga-Invasion does feature an EQ
by my self. This should demonstrate the ability of a headphone to handle EQ.
My second primary headphone. I've had it for around 6 months
now, and shame on me for not posting a review sooner. It was so wonderful, I
suppose it didn't need me to explain it self.
Non the less, it's time the silence be broken!
Build [5/5]
Like a tank, I've dropped them a few times sadly, sat on
them once and lugged them around in a book bag for months. Unlike the fragile
w1000x, the Beyer headphones are the most well built I've worn to date. Truly
tough headphones!
Specs
Open Dynamic Operating Principle
250 Ohm Impedance
115db Sensitivity
5-35,000k response
Ease of Use [Comfort/Fit/Isolation] [4/5]
The comfort is amazing as well, the open dynamic driver and
the velour pads are great together! The open back of the can let's any heat
flow away from you, while the velour's make sure your ears aren't too cold! I
wear them for hours daily! The clamp how ever may be to strong for some.. Still
the fit is easy to master, and unlike the fickle angled drivers of the w1000x,
these remain consistent!
Sound Signature and Character
Sound Stage:
Wonderfully, wide. Instrument separation
is flawless and sounds effortless on the part of the headphone. The width does
take away from the depth of the sound stage however.
Sound Signature- There's actually feature a rather prominent
mid bass hump, yet they remain fairly balanced. The mids are very real,
sufficient warm and wonderful clarity and punch. A brighter, lighter and
tighter sound signature. I find it suits Classical, Classical and Nu Jazz, and
EDM. The bass is to much for rock, and the mids not intimate or lushly
beautiful enough to all vocals.
Sound [4.2/5]
Treble [5/5]- Airy, well extended and awesome details!
Mids [4/5]- A beautiful tone to mids, not lush enough for
vocals but perfect for delicate upper and lower mid instruments!
Bass [3.5/5] - Excellent bass in some songs, in others it's
so much it ruins them.
Conclusion- For $190 new
and around $150, it's one of my favorite all time open cans! Great sound for
almost all kinds of music and the bass lovers will enjoy it with everything! Good
dynamics and fantastic build quality. A must have for any one getting into
Audio Phila!
