Beyerdynamic DT1990 v T1 | Headphone Comparison!

[@Hunterssoldier]

I tried both & kept the T1 over the 1990. The comfort was a huge factor, really disliked the clamp on the DT. T1 on the other hand is one of the best fitting headphones I've ever worn.

[@BrandonBuhler]

Picked up the T1 v2 and these are on another level for gaming (Siege, PUBG, BFV, Apex, COD). I have always struggled identifying enemies in Siege for example. Not any more. It's like a light switch was flipped. I have quite a few cans and lately been playing a lot of games with HD660S due to its excellent imaging however it was lacking in sound stage so I'd end up grabbing my Philips SHP9500 which was lacking in imaging. The T1 V2 just blows my mind in terms of imaging and soundstage.

[@rmuns1262]

What dac / amp you running with them to get such good results? I am just getting these headphones now and have a E50 / L50 stack by topping.

[@JohnSmith-bn7bl]

for gaming, i dont think theres much better. got both T1 gen 2, and T1 gen 3.... with aftermarket palladium cable.... violectric DAC and AMP.... im hearing sounds in BFV ive never heard before..... sick headphones... totally agree . i also have the DT 1990 pros, and whilst they are a nice headphone, most likely ill sell them.

[@Favk21]

Had DT770 pro's for six years, finally felt need for an upgrade. Read many articles about HD800/800s, T1, DT1990 and DT1770. Also in process I happened to stumble across your channel. Excellent videos and I like your narrative style. Keep it up! Also based upon your review and many other articles, I purchased the DT1770 pro's. I like to keep loudly arguing neighbors and my dishwasher out of the listening experience. Oh, one last thing: that face/eye tracking of the camera that you use seems to zigzag fairly often, losing focus slightly and then quickly correcting itself. Doesn't really distract that much, but as an amateur photographer I can't help but to notice it. Otherwise, cheers!

[@ashishwadekar6395]

That intro transported me into a different world. Amazing ❤️ Great comparison getting straight to the point.

[@brighton_dude]

I've had my T1s for about six weeks now and I absolutely love them! They are the best headphones I've owned. I think my preferences are different from yours a little. However I think I'd hugely enjoy listening to music with the DT1990 headphones. I have a number of other headphones I've picked up over the years. I listen to classical (mostly contemporary) and jazz. I do like quality bass but I don't want a lot of bass so the T1s are good for me. Occasionally I listen to dance music and reggae from the 80s and 90s, when I was a raver myself 😀and for that I use a pair of AKG K550s which have a lot of bass. Also they don't have anything like the detail which is a good thing for that dance music as it was never created for playing through highly resolving systems. I had a few issues with the T1s at the beginning. When they were brand new the bass was actually a bit "sludgy" sometimes and the treble could be a bit too much. However both of these have resolved over time. The biggest problem was actually the level of clamp which initially made them uncomfortable however that has decreased over time and now I find them very good to wear.

[@IsomerSoma]

"dance music as it was never created for playing through highly resolving systems" some modern "dance music" or better electronic music which is danceable, but not strictly dance music only has actually a lot of detail. Example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKfMZX2PoreLsKs Modern electronic music doesnt compares to the 80/90 music. Its range is much broader. Tech and skill have increased.

[@behemothinferno]

I did a balanced mod on my DT1990's and the difference is night and day! Highly recommend others do so if they have the skill and a high end balanced amp.

[@bo0t3r29]

Whats the difference

[@ianmacdonald4163]

@@bo0t3r29 placebo

[@Lambda_Ovine]

Oh, I just realized, those are the ones you're wearing in your profile pic.

[@leonarda8946]

Longtime beyer fan, changed my dt1990 to a t1 g2 half a year ago. The cup depth of the t1 makes it much more comfy, not having my ears touching the insides. Also a point, I can listen for hours on the t1 while I get fatigued fast on the dt1990. Only thing I am missing is the dt1990 for low end fun. Still great comparison, you have evolved alot as a youtube maker. Keep it up.

[@Xzvsc]

Is t2 2nd gen have warm sound signature? How bout 1990 pro? Confused between that two headphone for my upgrade. Thx :D

[@khaledalqhtani8332]

What is this nonsense YT?! Where this channel from your “recommendation list”?! The quality of the video, presentation, the story behind it, the montage and the voice is in a different lvl! 😍😍❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

I have been loving the DT 1990 and getting them for 480 was amazing. I don't really care about detail but it is just really nice sometimes. Its just so interesting to listen too.

[@sonicthehedgehog989]

I've both headphones, cause I'm a beyerdynamic fan. But unlike joshua I prefer the t1 over any other headphone that I tried so far, except maybe stax cause I like the l700 as much as I like the t1. It's a bit harsh in the treble department yes, but that also depends on the music you listen to and the amplifier or dac used with the headphones. The RME dac sounds killer with the t1 it's just out of this world. The t1 do tend to sound harsher and lighter in the bass when not powered by a powerful amp, it's an annoying problem cause you must use a desktop solution for the t1, but the results do entirely worth it. The dt1990 is more consistent in my opinion, they don't change much from an amp to amp or a dac to a dac, just an incremental increase in detail the more high quality you feed it. The dt 1990 is easier to live with, but the t1 with the right components has nearly no match in my opinion.

[@zaim_ipek]

Loving the opening music you have been using lately.

[@MartinLeschinski]

Hey Joshua did you use the "balanced" or "analytical" pads on the DT1990?

[@omegaelixir]

Thought the same

[@SolSantana]

It looks like the balanced pads are on it in the video. The analytical ones are greyer.

[@MartinLeschinski]

@@SolSantana yes. I use the A-Pads from the first day. The B-Pads emphasize the lower end and midrange get´s less present. So for more midrange people crank up volume and wonder about imbalanced soundsignature. Most reviewers don´t tell you which pads are used for testing.

[@mangodsky2809]

@@MartinLeschinski yeah the A - Pads are perfect.

[@bobcoco6047]

Thx for the experiences returns guys, it unexpectedly helps in the interpretation of some reviews out there, indeed.

[@Деазнам]

DT1990 owner here - They've been the best I've heard so far and not only "for the price." I've got access to a store with all Audeze, Hifiman, Focal etc. (so all sorts up to $5k) and I've not heard anything I like more. I'll try the Empyrean soon. Let's see if they'll sound 5x better... prolly not :D DT1990 FTW!

[@milim3dia965]

What amp would you recommend for the 1990?

[@123nemsis]

@@milim3dia965 using THX 789 with 1990's i recommend it

[@milim3dia965]

@@123nemsis thank you for the advice!

[@Деазнам]

I'm using: Arcam rDac + Onkyo A-9010

[@Killjoy.Z]

Will Schit stack +3/Modi drive them?

[@iielysiumx5811]

Prices on these have really changed in the UK, at the moment the 1990 is £325 new and the T1 is £700 new

[@scamerino]

325 is a steal tho

[@tobi-mr4zb]

"the T1 is personal, the DT1990 is analytic". got it

[@pronewbofficial]

Thank you for including soundstage, imaging, and gaming! Many reviewers do not do this. I'm considering pairing these with the Drop THX 789 with the balanced connection for a competitive gaming setup.

[@qupeter1224]

hd800s would be the best gaming headphone, not joking, even better than pc38x

[@ItsExetic]

Oh wow that tip with the AKG foam inserts was actually much better than I expected. I went to grab the foam from my k712's and was very impressed that "Genie in a bottle" - Christina Aguilera, actually didn't sound like my ears were bleeding from the highs, like usual.

[@giorgosapo4508]

Amazing comparison 👌 Is the Philips Fidelio X2 HR in your review list?

[@pr3t]

like to see a review of the Philips Fidelio X2HR as well

[@c4monkey]

I went back to the 1990s and i love them much more than i did the first time. i use the analytical pads for a more detailed bass and intimate mids. I use heavy eq to take down that 8k peak and a small bump in the bass

[@MegaFabioRocks]

they are really great. probably the best under 1000

[@young_of_the_mill9560]

What did you set EQ at?

[@giuseppeafellay4855]

I just got the dt1990 pro and I am loving them running on my schiit stack v3!

[@theprinceofeverything1975]

Are they too harsh

[@adamgreenhill110]

@@theprinceofeverything1975 The Schiit stack won't "make" them harsh - it's all fallacy that's spread across the community. My Schiit stack has no extra harshness than anything else. It's solid state. Solid state doesn't change the sound

[@theprinceofeverything1975]

@@adamgreenhill110 thanks pal

[@adamgreenhill110]

@@theprinceofeverything1975 But "beyer" in mind, it'll still sound bright and sibilant. That's just how Beyers sound. Some people like it, others don't

[@theprinceofeverything1975]

@@adamgreenhill110 I greatly appreciate your help

[@snowrang3r657]

Any chance you'd do a gaming audio round up? You mention gaming in a lot of your videos and it's helpful but usually it's just 1 or 2 headphones.

[@musicxxa6678]

DT1990 really has EXCELLENT bass. It's not sibilant but fatiguing though especially with the balanced pads. Very aggressive and fun headphone. Analytical pads tone down the aggressiveness.

[@Flackferry]

I agree with it and they are even better than Focal Clear Professional.

[@RanjitDas-cq4yf]

Hey, great job Josh. What I like about your reviews is that you get to the point ASAP 😉 saving potential buyers like me time and energy figuring out whether they are making the right purchase decision. Unlike some other reviewers who at times keep on blabbing about inconsequential matters and talk about everything EXCEPT what they are supposed to be reviewing. I am here to check out the merits/demerits of the hp I intend to buy, not to appreciate the stellar 🙂 personality and chutzpah of the reviewer.

[@bigphillyed]

New subscriber, and new to high end audio. Have you done a video on the terms and basics you use. Such ad bright, stage, e.t.c? I lose a lot not knowing examples of the terms.

[@matrixz6]

Great video. Hope you review the Sennheiser HD 800s.

[@tz3095]

Thank you for the comparison! 😄

[@nekekaminger]

Interesting that they are so close in price in the US. The cheapest offers I found for both in Germany are 389,00€ (DT 1990) vs. 679,00€ (T1 2nd Gen).

[@Ans12237]

Your intros are a true pleasure

[@humarnoschoonwinkel9678]

Greetings Joshua, loved the review and truly enjoy listening to your reviews. And I have got to ask, what is the name of the song and singer the the video started with? Loved it

[@Koniotaur]

Cuando Me Entierren - Daniel Habif

[@Blitztriech]

if you said T1 is sibilant then i am less worried about my purchase of dt1990 pro because i just demoed T1 yesterday with my dac/amp combo and i did not notice any sibilance during the demo. i never demo dt1990 pro though because no demo unit available but i took risk buying it. T1 sounds really good though. waiting for my dt1990 pro to arrive.

[@MegaFlackFerry]

Which one is better now?

[@gordonfreeman4491]

How about the Beyerdynamic T5P?

[@Nightjar726]

Josh, Here is a mod you will like . Take the 1990 pro balanced pads and put small pieces of duct tape over the holes but leave 8 open. Instead of the 4 open on the analytical pads. I think you will love this mod.

[@diana73654]

For me, T1 1st gen is still the king , cant wait for T1 3rd gen . Great video !

[@Terra101]

And the 3rd gen was a disaster haha :/

[@qupeter1224]

hopefully you didn’t get the t1 g3, it is so bad that i got 1990 pro instead( i can’t get any new t1g1/g2 and i don’t like used headphones, i preferred 1990 pro sound profiles more than t1g2 anyway when i try them couple years ago) good new is i save some money bad new is t1 g3 make me feel like i need to stay away from future headphones from this brand

[@nakekygt954]

@@qupeter1224 T1 1st gen is even better then 2nd gen for what i've heard. I've t1 2nd gen and honestly I had to equalise a lot with great difficulty to arrive at a decent solution suitable for me, if you listen to classical music you don't need it because the original response curve is fine. In general I prefer analytical headphones so I often use HD660S. DT1990 might be better then sennheiser hd660s though, i've to buy them and try.

[@Terra101]

@@nakekygt954 DT 1990 blows the HD660s out of the water imo.

[@diana73654]

@@Terra101 not really , but yes, I like 1st gen more

[@mapleaf816]

As an owner of a T1 G1 I feel like the "right" EQ (depends on what you want) and find ways to increase bass these are really fun headphones. Next up for pickup is maybe a Gold Planar GL850 or SennDrop 8xx.

[@Tyetheberious]

Love your videos! My new favorite hi-fi reviewer!

[@therighttone5769]

Hi! Glad to see your quality content. Which microphone you using bro?

[@jmgoodmanuk]

Excellent comparison DMS! What dac and amp did you use for the testing please? Have you tried the DT 1990 on a tube amp?

[@user-uf4lf2bp8t]

I don't know know if you're joking but this is not DMS

[@Thee_Jadex]

Well one thing i can say after getting the 1990 is that i can hear the slight crackle of i belive its your camera focusing around 4:55 and 9:20 lol

[@bobcoco6047]

Thx! I'm probably going to drop the bucks for the DT1990, even though I was waiting for some kind of price drop since its release, & it actually never happened xD I'm still skeptical about the treble peak's consequence for an editing/mixing/monitoring purpose (mainly video editing, but maybe one day music prod..), will it affect the end result? Like I hear it well/balanced, while others don't? The set-up will be FocusRite Scarlett 2i2 (for both REC & DAC out) → JDS Labs Atom → Headphone & Speakers (not sure which ones yet)

[@Moshm4n]

The video talks about using AKG M220 earpad foam inserts to tame the highs, yet I've spent the past two hours scouring the web for one listing of these "$2-$3" inserts. Using up to a half-dozen Google search operatives at the same time. As far as I can tell, these things don't exist.

[@Feldspar__]

Moshman Same.

[@thedevilspunch]

Did you ever find these?

[@kafkaworkshere]

Excellent, detailed analysis.

[@derekguthrie6688]

Great video !

[@briancaulfield7251]

Hey Josh, have you had a chance to hear the new DT 177X Go? I am really enjoying mine after getting them in this week. For reference, I used to dislike the DT 770 and thought I would stay away from Beyers because of their treble murder, but I'm loving the 177X and the treble is not too much trouble for me on these. Might consider it's brother, the 1990, some time down the line...

[@mtnmankeith9069]

You should compare the t1 to the amiron home. I’ve heard that there closer in sound signature then the dt1990.

[@starg47]

I think I would Prefer T1 because of the good imaging and soundstage, that 360 feeling soundstage sounds sort of unrealistic for me and strange, never heard HD800, but if they sound like you describe I might not like them. I like to be able to know where the instruments are on the stage, I don't want sounds coming from outer space.

[@11Rising_Wood11]

Im 1 move from buying DT's but i have to be sure. I am producing trap music and need to step up my mixing game like for real shit makes me depressive that im working on some goofy jbls lmao. Are there any better headphones in this price range than this? I've been looking at HD650 and 60 but their to warm i believe and bright be better than warm for mixing. The thing is that these are not open back? How much does it affect the mixing? Also what AMP you recommend for DT not too pricy pls Great video

[@darrellharwood6600]

Thank you so much for this comparison! But, now I'm conflicted... For gaming: HD800(not S) or T1 Gen2? Obviously, you said the HD800 is better for gaming (mostly because of soundstage shape), but we're talking about buying used from eBay for a headphone that is going to be 2-6 years old. Should I worry about lifespan in any way? And cost for replacement parts? I'm mostly into gaming, and my music preferences are too varied to pick a single genre. I always EQ, so will boost bass and tame peaks.

[@AlexanderPiercy]

Reddit has very good deals on the hd800 as well. Sometimes as low as 600$

[@akentosh]

Do you have any thoughts around the T1 vs the HD 700 purely for gaming? Probably splitting hairs here but would be curious your thoughts.

[@MrBasssman59]

Great reviews. I wish I could find the mod that you are referring to for the DT1990, but I can't. I have seen other AKG foam pads, mainly for the 240. Are there other foam possibilities to tame that treble?

[@Assimilator702]

Add a layer of fleece over the driver. Works perfectly. No loss in midrange detail and tames the treble spike.

[@LeviTalTV]

hello, please tell me, I wanted to buy a DT 1990 pro, in my country it sells for an average of $600 - for the same price I managed to find a lot on BD T1 - it is in new condition, really version 1, which one is better to choose? mainly for content, games, music and sometimes audio work, mixing, mastering. thank you in advance

[@curly_]

Hi Joshua is it possible for you to get the Hands on the AKG 812, i think thats missing in your list and im realy curious what you gotta say about them.

[@SingularitySource]

@Joshua Valour are you going to review the T1 Gen2's anytime soon?

[@mehrzadvolkova3482]

Here it is already! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaqohnx6ermjbrM

[@Harvester88]

I just got some DT 770 80ohm. The 1990 or the 1770 is on my list next.

[@gren1977]

you can definitely hear the improvement on the 1770 but i always find myself going back to the 770 (maybe they're just more comfy to use as they're lighter)

[@Harvester88]

@@gren1977 as long as I can notice the jump then I'll be fine. I just to decide between open or closed back basically.

[@reitencheng4878]

Hi, I am trying to decide between T1 and DT1990, I have an OTL amp which leaves me with only high impedance headphones. I already have a HD6xx for vocal and pop musics. I occasionally listen to classical and jazz and that's where I can't decide between T1 and DT1990. The main difference that I can notice is the soundstage(further instrumental sound appears to be more converged on the DT1990, idk if that's the definition of soundstage). Soundstage wise, T1 would impress me in certain songs as well as it does on the DT1990. But T1 is more relaxed to listen than the DT1990 on the Jazz and classical. It almost seems like I can do-it-all with T1 and the HD6xx. However, both of them don't do the bass so well and I love the bass on the DT1990. Should I keep the DT1990 and let go of T1 or the other way around? or are there any headphones that have the vocal intimacy of the HD600 while doing good with the bass?

[@reitencheng4878]

but quite honestly, I have to be quite focused to tell the difference the T1 and DT1990, whereas HD6xx the difference is apparent.

[@Thee_Jadex]

@@reitencheng4878 Heya only 2 year late but i would have said keep the 1990 as you can get used to the chirp in treble but cant really get the bass back. Anyhow im sure its too late to matter :P As with all things its up to you most of all which you prefer

[@dynamic-audio]

Very good comparison. I just want to add: the t1 is sibilant only with bad masterizations. With good hires music that behavior disappear. Regards my friend!!

[@joontech7715]

Do you think ASTELL&KERN X Beyerdynamic AK T1p on DROP is worth to buy at $500?? I am considering between this and HD660s for hardcore FPS GAMING and little bit of listening Pops. I really wanna hear your thoughts. Thank you.

[@malinyamato2291]

Hi, I cannot find a decent review of T5p 2 gen on the net .... Do you have them in your reviewing pipeleine?

[@stephenmeade8501]

Any hint on where to source the foam inserts you mention for the dt1990 mod? Thanks

[@Moshm4n]

I can't find them. Anywhere. They don't exist.

[@hayaku001]

the AKG M220 is inspired by the AKG K240 and i think share the same foam, you can easily find AKG K240 foam for 2 to 3$ on a simple google search.

[@elias38]

Does 1990 have better bass than HD660s? Which is better for electronic music listening to the 1770 or 1990?

[@TheAlphaRalpha]

Have you tried using different pads for both? I really like the hybrids on my 1990. But very interested in the T1

[@derek5409]

This is an off topic question but monoprice is about to release ne monolith headphones, the m1070 and the m1570, do you have any plans to make a video about them when they release?

[@KojiCO-ConvinceM]

Odd this video was thrown at me when testing the t1. The t1 is extremely amp dependent, the fact that you Hird less bace was most likely down to the power delivery of the amp, and as volume is increased, treble tend to rise first. So if there is not enough of a current to drive the headphones everything goes out of whack. I've owned both and depending on amp and dac a lot of the problems you had can be mitigated. A warm amp or a warm DAC for e.g. currently the a90 with the DAC from a HDVD is working very well here but yes they are bright, both of them.

[@johncapone8843]

would you use either of these for gaming?

[@0bilansen]

Look at the tygr by Beyerdynamic.

[@DarkWanderer20891]

Gaming with the 1990 is awesome. Specially in FPS-Games. Enemy-localisation is beyond what you would get with a "Gamimg-Headset".

[@0bilansen]

I would think so, Tygr is specifically aimed at gaming. T1 definitely not.

[@karasu9]

josh could you please tell us what amp you used with the T1. Did you legit just use the Objective2, there's no way you just used the O2 right

[@dannybos7024]

He clearly said that he ran the T1 balanced. So the O2 is out of question.

[@sebastianjakobsen881]

wait? the t1 cost 2x the price of dt1990

[@Havocaveli]

Man the intro music is onpoint

[@johnnybravo4566]

I have T1 v2 with EDT1990VB pads, DT 1990 and DT 990 Pro 250ohm, Hifiman Ananda and tested HE-1000v2. Long story short DT 1990 is just better DT 880 and T1 v2 is just better DT 990. They sound almost the same but T1 have wider soundstage, more bass, smother highs and it is less analytical than DT 1990. For games T1 v2 is just better option. For music I pick T1 but for mixing DT 1990 is little bit better but too lean in the bass. T1 v2 with original pads is not that great too much V shape sound. With EDT1990VB pads sound is more open and balanced but difference is not huge. DT 1990 have this 10khz peak it is bad in games but helps with studio work. T1 v2 is just better headphone more refined highs and wider soundstage and with EDT1990VB pads T1 v2 for me is better than Hifiman Ananda and HE-1000v2 also cheaper. If you want T1 v2 sound you can apply EDT1990VA or EDT1990VB pads to your DT 990's and you will get almost the same sound for 1/4 price. T1 v2 are 600ohm but I must turn volume level more on DT 990 250ohm.

[@minnami778]

very informative thank u!

[@alexh5343]

In the recent years I had T1.1, T1.2, DT177X, T5.2P, AK T1P, AK T5.1P. Out of all of these I kept three: T1.1, AKT5.1P and AK T1P. I prefer brighter headphones that's why I kept T1.1 and AKT5.1P. I also kept AKT1P because it works great with all kind of music and is 32 ohm. So if someone would hesitate between a DT1990 and a T1 I would urge them to try the Astell & Kern T1P. At 32 ohm, it works great with a phone but it is more dynamic with an amp. More forgiving than a T1 and with deeper bass, soundstage and build quality are excellent.

[@naikrosh]

How do they compare wrt punch in the bass ?

[@Zerviscos]

If you have to choose one can, the T1 or Elex?

[@malinyamato2291]

are you reviewing the 2nd edition?

[@johnshenton1469]

Hello i have a question... I have a pair of AK T1P they Seem Rare Cant find any real reviews on them 32o tesla driver if anyone has any information on what you think is better for Music/gaming the DT1990 or the AK T1P These were given to me by my Father.

[@songboek]

DT 1990 are really good!!

[@Flackferry]

Even better than Focal Clear Professional in my opinion.

[@majorbafri210]

Do i have to put the foam between the other foam on the Driver or do I have to change the foam completly?

[@mr.haveagreatweekend6279]

I can't find any information on the Akg foam mod... Does anyone know what it does and if it's worth ordering them ($12 with shipping)?

[@RyanOca]

I have the same question as Todd. Also, what’s the foam and where to get it for the Akg m220 and how to install it?

[@VredesbyrdNoir]

Same, I want to try it! Help!

[@hugonguyen4024]

Just bought a dt1990 with myzic and sanskrit 10th... Thats ibcredible, the séparation between all instruments, thé détails... Most of all the cumfurt love this headset (used with balanced pars for more global sound, spheric whereas thé analytical are too sharp and plate...)

[@En_Joshi-Godrez]

Hugo Nguyen "cumfurt love this headset", I guess you *REALLY* like those headphones.

[@sebastiangiurato3091]

tath fly in the recording from min 10 onward got me crazy

[@storm91229]

What iem were you holding at the end of this video?

[@bigyeetus2866]

Man you realize that saying you're "treble sensitive" when your daily driver is the dt 1990 is just perplexing to just about everyone. If you can handle the dt 1990 without significant EQ and you're listening at like at least 70-75dBA you're not treble sensitive. Treble sensitive people can't really handle any beyers without EQ

[@young_of_the_mill9560]

DT 1990 Pro with a darkvoice 336se is liquid gold

[@markpomerhn76]

Your down with OPH! (other peoples headphones)

[@nitinpandey2]

Can someone tell me which song plays at the begining of the video? It's fabulous, I am unable to find it anywhere.

[@ranmako]

Did you find it? Looking too.

[@nitinpandey2]

@@ranmako no not yet. Tried running through the google app as well in an attempt to search through the sound format. No luck there..

[@nitinpandey2]

@@ranmako kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYKtfaikZbWIp7s Finally found it!!! You need to skip to 00:33 for the first song notes to appear... hope this helps...

[@alimatook8962]

Hi can an amplifier damage headset in any way ? Coz i just bout r2r11 woth dt1990 and after 30 min one of headset side completely dead .. i changed cables and audio source so what do you think?

[@zack_szh6769]

Gone for the T1, mainly listen to rock and classical

[@meh11235]

The best review thusly

[@zergbong]

T1 honesty hurt my brain when listening to it. It is extremely harsh on the highs. Super narrow, and super detailed. Not a fun listening.

[@k-doggy1762]

What did you use to drive them? I absolutely adore my T1 + Chord Mojo combo. Looking to get the A2 or a nice tube amp for more power and control. It could also be a case of needing to burn them in.

[@Elusive_Chicken]

@@k-doggy1762 I find the T1 very fun to listen to. Really interesting how people hear differently:)

[@stevenoconnor5693]

How is the Fidelio x2 in comparison?

[@vu1tur395]

Anyone know which one would be netter for gaming?

[@ralentinovossi8081]

Are you sure the DT 1990 is not a sibilant headphone? Every 's' is piercing through my ears.

[@Thee_Jadex]

Diffrent strokes for diffrent folks as they say, might want to make sure you have a competent dac to make sure you get a clean S not a harsh one (i use the Modi 3E) but still it may just be your sensitive to pitch like that which is totally understandable, alot of people are. If your really worried you can get a tube amp too and thatle clear off alot of potential sibilance at the cost of clarity and critical listening which kind of goes against the point of the 1990 but hey who cares can always get a solid state another time if you need it

[@t.j.bennett6454]

The t1 is harder to get bass out of but if you've never heard a t1 out of a wa22 you cant say it doesn't have bass lol. The t1 bass when driven proper is one of the best basses you'll ever hear

[@anandnarahari]

Could you compare the dt1990 to the Hifiman Sundara

[@Baphometus666]

Watch Resolve Reviews Sundara video. He is comparing it to 1990 there.

[@anandnarahari]

@@Baphometus666 thanks mate, watched his review and felt that he was overly critical of the 8.5K peak. I still feel Josh's review would be a bit more even-handed than resolve's review.

[@saardean4481]

Amazing. I thought i am the only one that finds Beyerdynamics do like their "sssss" levels very often

[@IsomerSoma]

Listen to a classical music piece and you will appreciate the sound profile. The open treble shows off in this case.

[@saardean4481]

@@IsomerSoma i appreciate linearity. I simply dont like excessive sibilance. Open treble and exagherated 6-10k like in the beyer`s are two different things. Btw what is "classical piece" ? is it a piece of food? Is it a flower?

[@IsomerSoma]

@@saardean4481 Classical music.

[@saardean4481]

@@IsomerSoma It was a joke. I have heard classical music and i also know what a chord is and also what Forte means and probably have listened to a few thousands of hours of classical music in my life..... I just dont understand how i am saying that i find a device "non linear" sounding and someone basically answers (in this case you) "you have to listen to the right music". Its nothing personal. Just me thinking out loud. Its amazing what kind of missunderstandings happen on the net is my conclusion

[@TheSteve57]

You are a great reviewer but rarely answer questions, just not good enough !!!

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Joshua, Can you do a balanced vs. 3.5mm comparison video? I've never understood the benefit of balanced.

[@soundsilove6123]

We really wanna see review of new T1

[@meh11235]

Now, for Sound Design 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Mackr_5]

Can you run a vmoda mic on the 1990?

[@IsomerSoma]

I think T1 is especially great for classical music. Bass boost isnt important for that and can even be bad. The stage is more important here.

[@Zekestah]

I somewhat agree the T1 is a poorman's HD800 lol. I would call them the German twins, one is abit more popular than the other.