beyerdynamic Dt1990 Pro Open Studio Headphones
Specifications
- TRANSDUCER TYPE: Dynamic
- OPERATING PRINCIPLE: Open
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5 – 40,000 Hz
- NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 250 Ω
- NOMINAL SPL: 102 dB SPL (1 mW / 500 Hz)
- SPL: 125 dB SPL (200 mW / 500 Hz)
- H.D: < 0.05% (1 mW / 500 Hz)
- NOMINAL POWER HANDLING CAPACITY: 200 mW
- SOUND COUPLING TO THE EAR: Circumaural
- NOMINAL HEADBAND PRESSURE: 6.6 N
- WEIGHT (WITHOUT CABLE): 370 g
- LENGTH AND TYPE OF CABLE: 3 m / straight cable or 5 m / coiled cable (stretched), each detachable with a 3-pin mini XLR cable connector, single-sided
- CONNECTION: Gold-plated mini stereo jack (3.5 mm) & 1/4″ adapter (6.35 mm)
Introduction
The DT 1990 PRO reference headphones feature an open-back design and combine several decades of headphone technical know-how with the most recent Tesla driver technology. The DT 1990 PRO raises the bar in several areas, not least in terms of design and craftsmanship, thanks to its outstanding resolution and well-balanced sound. These headphones come with a luxury hard case, a straight cable, a coiled cable, a 6.35mm jack converter, two pairs of velour ear pads with various sound qualities (analytical and balanced), and both.
Thank you for selecting the dynamic DT 1990 PRO premium studio headphone with Tesla drivers from beyerdynamic. Please take some time to read carefully through this manual before using the product. Please keep the manual. When passing on the headphone to a third party, please pass on the manual as well.
Safety Instructions
- Exposure to excessive sound levels for longer periods can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss. Use a low volume!
- According to regulations to protect employees against damages caused by noise and vibrations, please follow these instructions:
- 85 dB SPL for max. 8 hours
- 88 dB SPL for max. 4 hours
- 91 dB SPL for max. 2 hours
- 94 dB SPL for max. 1 hour
- 97 dB SPL for max. 30 minutes
- 100 dB SPL for max. 15 minutes
- When connecting the headphones, please ensure that the volume is turned down to minimum. Adjust the volume after putting on the headphones.
- With wired headphones you should avoid sharp movements, which could cause the headphones to fall off your head. You could be seriously injured especially if you are wearing pierced earrings, spectacles etc. The cable could wind around your neck and cause strangulation.
Supplied Accessories
- 1 x EDT 1990 A ear pads for a neutral sound
- 1 x Straight cable, 3 m
- 1 x Hard case
- 1 x EDT 1990 B ear pads for a sound with a slight bass boost
- 1 x Coiled cable, 5 m (stretched out)
Application
The DT 1990 PRO is an open studio headphone for mixing and mastering. The open design results in a very spatial, dynamic and natural sound with an original reproduction.
The efficient Tesla drivers ensure a perfect sound with an excellent resolution and high output level.
The DT 1990 PRO features a modern design with a discrete elegance of all components such as end pieces, yokes, ear cups and headband. All components are replaceable and ensure a long lifetime of the headphone.
The comfortable, replaceable ear pads and the adjustable headband with replaceable pad ensure superior comfort for a long period of time and an absolutely safe fit. The single-sided cable is detachable and lockable. The supplied hard case ensures safe transport or storage. The headphone is supplied with two pairs of ear pads for different sound variations from a neutral sound to a sound with a slight bass boost.
Maintenance
As with any equipment which will be used in close proximity to sensitive areas of the body, it is essential that the ear pads and headband are kept clean. Use a damp cloth for cleaning using warm water only taking care not to allow any water drops into the ear cups or transducers. If necessary, you can carefully remove the ear pads and headband pad and clean them with mild soapy water.
WARNING: Never use any solvent cleaning agents! Furthermore, the pads must be completely dry before they are attached to the headphone again.
Should it become necessary to replace the ear pads or the headband pad, refer to “Spares and Accessories”.
If other components have to be replaced, please contact your local beyerdynamic representative.
How to Connect the Cable
- At the end that connects to the head-phone, the lockable connecting cable is fitted with a 3-pin mini XLR cable When connecting the cable, make sure that the cable connector locks in place of the ear cup
- When you want to change the cable, please press the small button for release and simultaneously pull off the cable connector from the headphone.
How to Change the Ear Pads
- The delivery includes two pairs of ear pads:
- the dark grey “balanced” ear pads ensure a sound with a slight bass boost (EDT 1990 B)
- the light grey “analytical” ear pads ensure a neutral sound (EDT 1990 A)
- Remove the ear pad carefully from the mounting ring.
- Place the lip of the ear pad in the notch at the top of the headphone casing. Then turn the ear pad as indicated by the arrow until the lip of the entire pad is sitting over the mounting ring.
How to Change the Headband Pad
For information on how to change the headband pad, please visit: www.beyerdynamic.com
Version
- Model: DT 1990 PRO
- Description: Dynamic premium studio headphone, 250 Ω
- Order # 710.490
- Accessories and Spare Parts Accessories and replacement equipment can be found at: www.beyerdynamic.com
Service
If you require service, please contact qualified service personnel or directly: beyerdynamic Service- und Logistik Center E-mail: [email protected]
Dismantling the headphone yourself will invalidate the guarantee.
Disposal
At the end of its operating life this product may not be disposed of along with normal household waste. Please take it to a designated recycling point for electric and electronic appliances. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, the operating instructions or the packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since the DT 1990 PRO are open-back headphones, no noise is muffled by them. It’s a feature of the headgear, which may surprise some people.
250 ohms.
Sennheiser HD 600 are inferior to the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO as headphones for critical listening. Due to their superior build quality and superior audio reproduction, the Beyerdynamic offer a better value. Compared to the Sennheiser, they feel much more sturdy and have a little better sound with deeper bass.
If you take the time to get to know their personality, this can do wonders for your mixes. The key lesson from this is that these headphones are well-liked for a reason. They are incredibly comfy, well-built, and have fantastic sound.
Open-back headphones permit air to enter their ear cups from the speaker driver’s back. This means that the rear enclosure’s resonances and low-frequency buildup are not a problem.
The 80 Ohm version is excellent for leisurely listening because it produces more bass. When playing video games or listening to music, 80 Ohm will perform better. The 250 Ohm set will be ideal if you’re looking for headphones for studio work because of its wider frequency response.
The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 and Beyerdynamic CUSTOM Game are the two most noteworthy headphones from Beyerdynamics designed exclusively for gaming.
Open-backed headphones may be acceptable at low sound levels, but at louder settings, people will be able to hear you. Note: In louder settings, the sound that escapes from the headphones may be drowned out by the background noise.
Because of this, open-back headphones reproduce sound considerably more realistically, as though you were listening to music through room speakers. Compared to closed-back headphones, the soundstage is significantly larger.
Unconsciously, some people purchase open-back headphones with the goal to use them while they record. The issue is that the background music will leak through the headphones and directly into the microphone. Due to this, they are not advised to be used throughout the recording process’ tracking stage.
Compared to open back headphones, closed back headphones typically have a less “organic” sound. However, closed-back headphones frequently perform better when it comes to bass response.
In general, gamers prefer open-back headphones because they produce a larger soundstage and offer superior stereo image. Additionally, they are more comfy for the wearer, and they value the more realistic sound.
It has a screw-on 1/4″ adaptor and a 3.5mm connector.
Yes, they work fine with smartphones
They are super comfortable for glasses wearers.
