Are The Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro Headphones STILL Worth It?

After five years and thousands of hours...Are the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro Headphones still worth it for gaming? Let's talk about it.
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[@Fetner58]

I appreciate these types of reviews it’s by far my favorite some other KZbinrs that do it and I enjoy are The Techne, Brandon Taylor, and Optimum. This still reminds me of how that do their content

[@RasheedSS]

I recently transitioned from an ASTRO A50 to a DT 990 Pro 250 OHM 2 days ago and first impressions are a BIG Difference in sound quality. It helped me in certain video games like R6 Siege. I have no intention of becoming a mixer or editor, solely as a gamer. and to be honest. it's an awesome upgrade but the price difference is a bit high.

[@soaringdesigns7829]

Do you use an amp or any sort of media interface with yours?

[@lagwagon8018]

Yes I’m struggling to figure out how to drive them for gaming

[@RasheedSS]

@@soaringdesigns7829 I use the Rodecaster Duo as my Mixer. Tbh its the 1 and only mixer

[@swardmusic]

Gamers waste so much money on those shitty gaming brand headsets 😂

[@richeh79]

@@swardmusic Except the HyperX are significantly better for gaming as with these you cant hear footsteps and there is no bass at all. They are also far too quiet

[@nymph-]

Crazy that you just posted this! I just watched your original review on these as I’m ordering them today and was delighted to see you’ve made an updated video on them so recently. Great quality reviews/videos, thanks so much for your effort!

[@hammerdance]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love them, been using the same pair since that original video!! And if these ever break I’m buying them again 😂 I tested SO many headsets throughout the years and nothing even comes close

[@nymph-]

@@hammerdance I’m so relieved to hear that. I’m hoping that these will be my end- game as well. I’ve been on a mission to find “my perfect audio” for some time now, testing tons of $300+ dollar IEM and cans, and nothing has blown me away. But I have high hopes for these, I’m really hoping they do the trick for me!

[@matthewschaeffer1788]

Brilliant vid 👏 loved the way you chatted and made it feel natural as I'm convinced to get these ❤

[@buzdugmarius7876]

I bought it an I love it .Dont expect strong bass without a headphone amplifier and dont expect it on bad recordings as well . Great headphone, great transparency , I really love them .

[@DJSwitchPDX]

I know from both a consumer's and a creator's POV, I'm appreciating these "talking head" videos a lot more. As a creator, they're much easier to produce without all the editing gymnastics, so it frees up more energy to put into all the other hats you have to wear as a solo creator. As a consumer, I'm finding the same conclusion you are -- these just feel more comfortable. High retention editing gets exhausting after a while, and everyone needs to stop trying to be Mr Beast on a budget. Maybe it's just me, but substance will always be more important to me than anything, and too much editing can negatively impact the quality of substance in a KZbin video.

[@johnnymac3826]

DT 990 and DT 770 are classics you cant go wrong with either of them. Phillips SHP9500s is still the Goat up to $150 USD in my opinion

[@cryofreeze9815]

I keep saying this.. ive tried every gaming headset/headphones... nothing compares and I cant explain how clear the DT990's sound. I cant use any other headphones...

[@richeh79]

How are you using them? I tried them through a GSX1000 and they are so bad compared to HyperX. There is barely any bass at all and they are so quiet (I had the 80ohm version). I had to crank the volume to 70 (40 on HyperX) to get close to the level I needed to hear anything. And even then there seemed to be so much missing information compared to the HyperX. So I have sent them back.

[@cryofreeze9815]

@@richeh79 I use the 250ohm versions. Idk anytime I put on gaming headphones they sound fake and unnatural. True the bass isn't going to be overwhelming because its more of a flat response. However thats how the game/audio was intended to be heard so Idk I just go so used to it that every headphone now sounds muddy

[@richeh79]

@@cryofreeze9815 I dont like loads of bass, but these seemed so flat it almost felt unnatural - ie explosions felt flat etc. I still have them boxed ready to go, but I've bought an amp to try after watching another video showing the GSX go through an amp then drives these. So I'll try that before making a final decision

[@cryofreeze9815]

@@richeh79 Hmm, again I use the 250ohm version so Idk what that really means in terms of a difference. I dont think you will really get a boomy bass with these either I do think the clarity is what I enjoy most.

[@Sidgeee]

How are your ear so far? As per the reviews, the 990 pros are bright that sometimes the trebles would hurt. I am planning to purchase one since it's on sale ($100).

[@chris666boss]

I bought mine in july 3d 2018 and today they broke down :(

[@01zauberer]

Try new ones, Maybe DT1990 :)

[@cuddletime4716]

I caved and got the silly cross-legged chair from TikTok and regret nothing. I don't think I ever want a chair with arms again.

[@benrikolte3611]

Can we buy ones that are 80ohm? I think there are 32 90 250 different options.

[@rshode.]

do I need a goxlr to use the headphones?

[@hammerdance]

If you don’t have a goxlr you can get an amp for them. But they do need power from either an amp or goxlr

[@Honesty79]

I have these bad boys and the goxlr mini. I can’t seem to get the audio settings correctly. I play mw3 as primary game. Gunshots are freaking loud. The sound queues I’m looking for are the very least of what I hear. I can hardly hear footsteps and hardly hear doors slamming. Tips?

[@Mr.SneezeAlot]

that is not the headsets fault. MW3 have bad audio

[@elvincassar5383]

hello im a fan of a bit of bass but ivve heard its pretty flat sound. whats your thoughts thanks :)

[@nic2787]

im such an ignorant in this but does it actually have sorround sound?

[@motherscooking9740]

Does it work if I connect it of the back of the hyper d quardcast s

[@ging3815]

''As you can see I am still using them till this day since I bought them in 2019'' Sir Say no MORE !!! i got my answer really tired of 300$+ Sennheiser or other that break in 6 moonths or in the best scenario gets dead battery after 4 months like what the hell

[@PhreakinPhilip]

Would a motherboard with an integrated sound card be able to supply enough power if it states to support up to 600 ohms?

[@buzdugmarius7876]

I dont belive in mobo integrated sound card . If you want this kind of headphone it means you want ''something else '' .You cant get that frome a mobo .

[@PhreakinPhilip]

@@buzdugmarius7876 I’m not an audiophile. Sound amazing to me

[@BarrenVonShoot]

Which amp would anyone recommend for these

[@benji0093]

I always recommend Focusrite. Personally own the 2i2 Scarlet for my Sony MDR7506. Been great. Good quality stuff

[@pewpewgamers_]

“Trying to act like I’m good at video games.” You are now my spirit animal lol

[@casebrett2451]

I have the same set up, dt 990 pro's powered by a goxlr mini, and they feel pretty quiet

[@Honesty79]

Did you get it fixed man? Cause I can’t seem to fix them

[@frkm2727]

DT990 Pro 80 ohm good?

[@richeh79]

I've sent mine back. For gaming they are useless. I've gone back to my HyperX Cloud Alpha's are they are louder, clearer and provide bass thats completely lacking with these

[@kinezyr]

@@richeh79 They are louder because HyperX are 65 Ohms and DT990 Pro have either 80 or 250 Ohms, because you don't have enough power to run these headphones you won't get that powerful bass, it's not the headphone's fault, it's your fault

[@richeh79]

I was hugely disappointed with these. I bought them to replace my HyperX Cloud Alpha's and the HyperX blows these out of the water. I tested them on Hunt: Showdown and Cyberpunk through a GSX1000. I also tested my old A40's for a reference. These are marginally better than the Astro's but significantly quieter than the HyperX. And there is little to no bass at all. In 7.1 VSS they are crisp but quiet and you lose so much sound information compared to the HyperX. Distant explosions and fire is gone with these. As for footsteps, your own are muffled and difficult to hear so enemies are significantly quieter . In 2.0 setting (recommended for Hunt) they are completely useless. I got the 80ohm version, the HyperX are 65ohm for reference. Sent them back after an hour of testing on games, didnt bother with music as the 2.0 testing on games was barely audible so didnt see the point.

[@kraniczrobert5600]

U need an Amp for the DT990 Pro and then comes the wonder. 👍

[@shadowdoomful]

I googled GSX1000. It doesn't even look like an AMP. Instead, it looks like typical gaming gimmick. Your high-end motherboard back panel onboard audio with AMP probably can do better.

[@ebin2868]

GSX1000 seems underpowered for even the 80 ohms model. Specs says supported impedance is 16-50 ohms and max output voltage is 800mV at 32 ohms. There are cheap portable usb dacs delivering higher output.

[@pwn3426]

I have the dt 1990 pro

[@asdasd-zl5vr]

Who

[@Arshiq_]

Hey man great video! Btw i own the 990 pros 250 ohm i wanted to ask if you have or had any issue with the sound blaster g6 I have been people saying it cuts the audio in the middle of gaming or watching videos I have been really confused about amps