Not the best price ever, but it's a nicer colour and could be good if you're combining it with the current $600 threshhold deal.
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Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 80 Ohm Limited Edition Headphones $219 + Delivery ($0 SYD C&C/ mVIP) + Surcharge @ Mwave
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Trysaeder on 26/04/2024 - 00:55 mwave.com.au (631 clicks)
Last edited 26/04/2024 - 16:10 by 2 other users
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Is there really much of a difference between a pair of these and a pair of, say, the 1990 pros?
About $500 difference.
I have the 1990 pro, wasn't worth keeping the 990 as well but obviously the 1990 are a lot better. Depends if you want to spend that much straight away.https://www.mwave.com.au/product/beyerdynamic-dt-1990-pro-op…
Also have the HD6xx, quite different sound but think these would do most people for ~$300, can also EQ either.
It's assumed they're better, but are they $580 better? That's over 2.5x the price.
If the 1990's really are that much of a noticeable improvement, then yes I would agree it's better to fork it out upfront if you can.
My professional use case would benefit from a higher audio accuracy.
But if it's only a bit better then may as well go for the 990 in the interim. My current headset is on it's way out (cable issues).
Yeah hard to say, I'd just try the 990 first can always sell if want to upgrade. Ideally listen to both but can't really get a decent feel for them noisy stores.
The 990 have a more noticeable treble peak I don't really like, but I'd google some YouTube comparisons or something. As you say it's a lot more (200-400$ more and you'd be best getting the good ones to start with). Depends on use Case, 1990 has the detectable straight cable, a harder carry case, two types of pads.
If it was just for games and music listening the 990 may be fine, still good headphones. I sold mine and got 880 Pro for something a bit different, but got rid of those and got the 6xx
Didn't want anything too similar to 1990 unless it was a knock about pair.@G-rig: Thank you for your reply.
It sounds like you're using the HD6xx the most? Though I just had a look and it seems they're not officially sold in AU.
My current pair is an old Sennheiser PC 363D (shameful I know), but I do very much like the fit and the open back. I've done all my audio related work with them so I'm turned to their palate at the moment. Perhaps upgrading to a similar Sennheiser would be the smoothest adjustment.
@duckduckering: Yes only as they are newer and less precious, but seem pretty good, got from drop, have a search on here, pretty extensive commentary and they pop up a lot. Can't really beat the Beyers for comfort though (but would could Knock the Sennheisers around more - not that I do. I don't like the cable on both sides though, Beyer got one sided cable).
Some other people can add their opinions, hard to say.
@G-rig: @duckduckering if you’re using them for audio work I think the cost benefit can be made for more detailed cans.
The 1990s are great headphones. I’d also recommend checking out the Neumann NDH 30. The cost stung but I’ve found them to be excellent, and I’ve cut down my time mixing (and referencing, correcting) considerably
@delarue: Thank you for the recommendation.
Quick question, have you had much issue with bleed on the 30's? I have not heard of the Neumann's but after quick research the reviews are stellar except for notes about bleed. This would be an issue in cases where I'd also need to use a microphone at the same time.
It seems like the NDH 20 could be a better option for an all-rounder? They are similar in price though to the 1990's.
@duckduckering: The bleed is minimal. In this range, most mixing specific/neutral headphones will be open back. It’s a good thing, your ears fatigue less over long sessions compared to closed back.
You could go for the NDH 20s as a do-all solution. Though any cheap closed cans or IEMS can monitor when you’re tracking, and I don’t believe they’re as accurate as the 30s.
My use case is similar to you (mostly mixing, occasional tracking) and decided it’s better to have more accurate cans for when I need them to be. Some food for thought eh!
@delarue: Agree mate, if using even semi professionally then well worth it, tax deduction and all that. People spend a stack load more on GPUs and PCs for gaming.
Plus they are good enough for Tony from Above & Beyond :D
Neither of these headphones are very accurate in terms of frequency response. Look at the FR comparison graph They both have a big treble spike, so you will have to use an equaliser to get them more neutral.
There's always diminishing returns with expensive stuff. Any high end headphone is only a little bit better than a good $300 pair so it depends on how much you care about the differences.
i use a pair of these for my desktop. highly recommend. super comfy too