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title: "beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium Open-Back Over-Ear Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones"
brand: "beyerdynamic"
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# 250Ω impedance for studio-grade clarity Open-back design for immersive wide soundstage Replaceable parts for lifetime durability beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium Open-Back Over-Ear Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones

**Brand:** beyerdynamic
**Price:** € 422.84
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game with legendary clarity and comfort — don’t just listen, experience sound.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium Open-Back Over-Ear Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones by beyerdynamic
- **How much does it cost?** € 422.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/317232110-beyerdynamic-dt-990-premium-open-back-over-ear-hi-fi)

## Best For

- beyerdynamic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted beyerdynamic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Day Comfort:** Super-soft velour ear pads and flexible headband keep you focused and fatigue-free during marathon listening or mixing sessions.
- • **Enduring Craftsmanship:** Handcrafted in Germany with premium, replaceable components ensuring your headphones evolve with your sound journey.
- • **Studio-Grade Precision:** 250Ω impedance demands quality amplification, delivering unmatched audio detail for pros and audiophiles alike.
- • **Breathtaking Soundstage:** Open-back architecture creates an expansive, natural listening environment that rivals high-end loudspeakers.
- • **Ready for Serious Listening:** Includes 10 ft single-sided cable with ¼” adapter and protective hardshell case—perfect for home studios and discerning music lovers.

## Overview

The beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium are open-back, over-ear headphones with 250Ω impedance designed primarily for home studio use. Renowned since the 1980s, they deliver a wide soundstage with detailed highs and rich bass, crafted with replaceable parts for long-term durability. Featuring breathable velour ear pads and a flexible headband, they offer exceptional comfort for extended sessions. Wired connectivity includes a 3.5mm jack with a ¼” adapter and a 10 ft cable, making them ideal for music production and critical listening.

## Description

THE CULT OBJECT - TESTED AND LAUDED BY MUSIC LOVERSThe DT 990 Edition over-ear headphones have been winning the hearts of countless Hi-Fi and music enthusiasts since the 1980s.For over 20 years music lovers galore have valued the DT 990 stereo headphones as a reliable companion. Boasting vibrant and natural sound, these headphones know how to impress and are also ideally suited for many music styles. Because all components and replacement parts are always available, you are guaranteed a product that is exceptionally durable.SPECTACULAR SOUNDThe DT 990 Edition comes in an open back design. This means that background noise outside the headphones remains clearly discernible even at higher volumes. This design lends the music a feeling of a wide soundstage, an appreciation of space that gives almost the same sense of enjoyment as listening to music with loudspeakers. The sound is spectacular. Distinctive highs and intense bass combine to produce a perfect richness of sound that delights rock and pop enthusiasts in particular.EXCELLENT WEARING COMFORTThe flexible headband and silky-smooth ear pads ensure wearing comfort "par excellence". The ear pads are known for their breathable and skin-friendly velour, enabling the listener to enjoy music for hours without any excessive build-up of heat. Thanks to the combination of comfortable headband and robust yokes made from aluminum, the premium headphones ensure a pleasant fit even for long listening sessions.Technical DataDesign: Open-backImpedance: 250 OhmCable: 3.5mm 10 ft. Single-sided with included ¼” screw-on adapterFrequency Response: 5 - 35,000 HzSound Coupling: Circumaural (Around the ear)Earpads: Super-soft Velour EarpadsNominal SPL: 96 dBPower Handling: 100 mW

Review: Malgré sa destination produit, ce casque est clairement plus orienté mixage / mastering que écoute passive Hi-Fi : on recherche une certaine neutralité, de l'homogénéité, du détail dans les textures et de la précision dans les attaques. 250ohm = ampli impératif : prudence le choix de l'ampli/préamp peut radicalement modifier le comportement et la couleur du casque. Ecoute : Excellente précision dans tout le spectre, peut-être un poil généreux dans le bas, quasiment pas de distorsion (merci le casque ouvert), le niveau de détail est tel qu'il ne pardonne effectivement pas les nettoyages faits à l'arrache. Cette précision, particulièrement au dessus de 7/8khz lui a valu beaucoup de critiques comme quoi il agressait littéralement les oreilles, alors que c'est justement son atout principal et fait de lui un outil redoutable une fois passé quelques heures de domestication. Ouverture stéréo bof, mais on s'en fout ce n'est pas un casque Hi-Fi que l'on recherche mais un outil de travail. Ecouter du mp3 est une véritable torture avec ce casque. Confort : Le confort légendaire des DT mais sans le pincement des arceaux des PRO qui peut être fatiguant à la longue. Les oreilles ne chauffent pas, on peut le porter des heures (des jours ?) durant. Finition : RAS c'est du BeyerDynamic, toutes les pièces sont interchangeables. Petit plus, il est fourni avec une housse de protection semi-rigide. Seul reproche, ce câble non torsadé très long destiné à une écoute domestique et fixé au casque sans connecteur (RAH).
Review: Gran calidad de sonido y muy comodos, esta última opción es la que me decantó por este modelo y no por el Pro, éstos no agarran tanto como los Pro y son más cómodos. Genial compra.

## Features

- The Cult Object - Tested and Lauded by Music Lovers: The DT 990 Edition over-ear headphones have been winning the hearts of countless Hi-Fi and music enthusiasts since the 1980s
- The DT 990 Edition comes in an open back design. This means that background noise outside the headphones remains clearly discernible even at higher volumes. This design lends the music a feeling of a wide soundstage, an appreciation of space that gives almost the same sense of enjoyment as listening to music with loudspeakers. The sound is spectacular. Distinctive highs and intense bass combine to produce a perfect richness of sound that delights rock and pop enthusiasts in particular.
- The DT 990 stands for quality "Made in Germany". We only use the best quality parts for these over-ears, which we hand craft in Germany with great care and attention to detail. Many of the parts can also be exchanged and replaced, so you are guaranteed a product that will endure into the future.
- Ideal Use: The 250-ohm headphones were developed primarily for use at home on a stereo system.
- Connectivity technology: Wired.Connector type: 1/4-inch

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07DHXBMJD |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,564 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #634 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Cable feature | Tangle Free |
| Compatible devices | Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Tablets, Cellphones, Car Audio Systems |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Control method | Remote |
| Control type | Noise Control |
| Headphone jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Included components | 1/4" to 3.55mm Gold plated Adapter, Hardshell carrying case, beyerdynamic DT 990 Premium - 250 OHM Black Edition |
| Item model number | 717886 |
| Item weight | 1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | beyerdynamic |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model name | DT 990 Black Special Edition |
| Noise control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package type | Standard Packaging |
| Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 10.16 x 21.59 cm; 453.59 g |
| Recommended uses for product | Music |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB |
| Specific uses for product | Music |
| Style | DT 990 Black Special Edition, 250 Ohm |
| Unit count | 1 Count |
| Water resistance level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** beyerdynamic
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ear placement:** Over Ear
- **Form factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 250 Ohms

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will everyones ears fit into these? I like Astro**
A: My family stood side-by-side, ear-to-ear so we could all listen, but the headphones were too small to Fit “everyone’s ears into these”...plus my daughters ears get pretty waxy so the sound quality playing out of her ear hole would have been muffled.

**Q: What is the difference between the 250 ohm and 32 ohm models?**
A: The Ohm is the unit of electrical impedance. It's a measure of how difficult it is for current to flow through the conductor. A conductor with a higher impedance will require a higher voltage to push an equivalent current level through it than one with a lower impedance. A 10-volt source can drive 40 milliamps (.04 amps) through a 250 Ohm impedance, but you only need a 1.5V battery to push 47 milliamps through a 32 ohm impedance. This is why 32 Ohm headphones are recommended for portable equipment (phones, etc), where low-voltage battery sources are common. 

A 600 Ohm headphone is more appropriate for studio work, where the amplifier driving them often uses +/- 15 volts (a 30 volt swing).  A 250 ohm headphone is one that attempts to bridge both worlds - low enough to be used with battery powered sources, but "stiff" enough (electrically) to take advantage of the benefits that a big voltage swing provides, such as a higher s/n ratio.

A lower impedance headphone (everything else being equal) does NOT require less power to use. In fact, it requires slightly more. But you do not want to use a 600 ohm set of headphones (in general) with a low-voltage amp such as one the one in your phone or laptop. Generally, they will not play as loudly, as they will require more current than the amplifier can provide into the higher impedance.

**Q: Do these headphones have a removable cable?**
A: I have the dt 990 pro 250 ohms, and no they do not have a removal cable.

**Q: Will these completely encase the ear? I can't stand headphones that put the cushion on the ear instead of around it completely, only touching the head**
A: As long as your head is not very large, it can wrap your ears. if you want choice 250Ω or 600Ω before you need Bought a Amp。

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***S on 1 December 2025*

Malgré sa destination produit, ce casque est clairement plus orienté mixage / mastering que écoute passive Hi-Fi : on recherche une certaine neutralité, de l'homogénéité, du détail dans les textures et de la précision dans les attaques. 250ohm = ampli impératif : prudence le choix de l'ampli/préamp peut radicalement modifier le comportement et la couleur du casque. Ecoute : Excellente précision dans tout le spectre, peut-être un poil généreux dans le bas, quasiment pas de distorsion (merci le casque ouvert), le niveau de détail est tel qu'il ne pardonne effectivement pas les nettoyages faits à l'arrache. Cette précision, particulièrement au dessus de 7/8khz lui a valu beaucoup de critiques comme quoi il agressait littéralement les oreilles, alors que c'est justement son atout principal et fait de lui un outil redoutable une fois passé quelques heures de domestication. Ouverture stéréo bof, mais on s'en fout ce n'est pas un casque Hi-Fi que l'on recherche mais un outil de travail. Ecouter du mp3 est une véritable torture avec ce casque. Confort : Le confort légendaire des DT mais sans le pincement des arceaux des PRO qui peut être fatiguant à la longue. Les oreilles ne chauffent pas, on peut le porter des heures (des jours ?) durant. Finition : RAS c'est du BeyerDynamic, toutes les pièces sont interchangeables. Petit plus, il est fourni avec une housse de protection semi-rigide. Seul reproche, ce câble non torsadé très long destiné à une écoute domestique et fixé au casque sans connecteur (RAH).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***S on 1 February 2024*

Gran calidad de sonido y muy comodos, esta última opción es la que me decantó por este modelo y no por el Pro, éstos no agarran tanto como los Pro y son más cómodos. Genial compra.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***S on 10 July 2023*

Vorab, ich nutze einen älteren HI-FI Verstärker welcher via Lichtleiter am PC angeschlossen ist. Da ich kein Audiophiler Enthusiast bin musste ich erst einmal schlau machen. Nach einiger Recherche was die Ohm Angaben zu bedeuten haben. Ich habe mich dann für dieses Paar Kopfhörer mit 250 Ohm entschieden da mein Receiver ungefähr diesen Wert an der Kopfhörerbuchse leistet. Nun haben wir Sommer und ich bin begeistert von dem Tragekompfort an heißen Tagen und langen Sitzungen am PC. Die Kopfhörer sind sehr leicht und Dank der offenen Bauweise schwitzt man nicht wie das mit schweren, geschlossen Kopfhörern gerne der Fall ist. Der Sound ist super und man ist nicht ganz im Tunnel und hört schon mal das Telefon klingeln während man die Kopfhörer trägt. Dass bei der offenen Bauweise der Klang nach außen abgestrahlt wird ist für mich kein Problem. In meiner Mancave bin ich alleine und die Tür ist zu... Das einzige Manko für ist das Kabel. Zwar ausreichend lang, mit Adaptern für 6,3mm Klinke, aber leider nicht gesleevt. Schade, so würde ein noch wertigerer Eindruck durch verbesserte Haptik entstehen. Generell tut das aber dem super Sound nichts, gesleevt oder nicht. Klare Kaufempfehlung von mir für diesen "Klassiker".

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*