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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO vs HIFIMAN Ananda
More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO overall (38 vs 21). Only 1 of the 11 comments naming both explicitly choose one (0 for the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, 1 for the HIFIMAN Ananda), too few to call a winner.
- Comments naming both
- 11
- Say they own both
- 0
- Choose the DT 1990 PRO
- 0
- Choose the Ananda
- 1
Counted across 11 review videos, harvested Sep 2026. A comment counts as a choice only when it says so in plain words (prefer X over Y, upgraded from Y to X); questions never count. Quotes are whole sentences of 12 words or fewer, linked to where they were said. How we count.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $700 | $249cheaper |
| Overall rank | #17higher | #25 |
| People who recommend it | 38more | 21 |
| Say they own it | 51more | 34 |
| Mentions | 470more | 261 |
| Type | open-back wired | open-back planar wired |
| Known for | DetailTwo pad setsNeeds amp | PlanarSpaceUpgrade |
| Best for | Detail-first listeners and home producers who want a headphone that will outlast several amps. | Planar upgrade path for people who liked the Sundara and want more space. |
| Buy | Amazon · $700Direct | Amazon · $249 |
#17 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO (now sold as MKII)
0 of the 11 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Build quality owners describe as the best in its class; metal, made in Germany, everything replaceable
- Detail and technical precision that producers and mixers pick it for
- Comes with two pad sets (analytical and balanced) that genuinely change the sound
The complaints
- Treble peaks: the reason most people who move on from it give
- Heavy and warm on the head after long sessions; pads flatten over time
- 250 ohm, needs an amp
In their words
“I got the DT-1990 mkiis and I love them”
A commenter under Almost all headphones are inaccurate. Only these are good. (AP Mastering) · Dec 2024
“These DT 1990 are worth every penny”
A commenter under Z Review - Beyer-Dynamic DT1990 [Like a German Porno...] (Z Reviews) · Mar 2017
“I love my DT 1990 Pros :)”
A commenter under Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Review: Big, Built, but TOO Bright?? (BadSeed Tech) · Oct 2019
#25 overall
HIFIMAN Ananda / Ananda Nano
1 of the 11 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Bigger, more open sound than the Sundara; a clear step up for planar fans
- Now sells for a fraction of its launch price
- One owner says it is almost indistinguishable from an HD 600 tonally but with planar speed
The complaints
- Large ear cups and headband do not fit everyone
- Same HIFIMAN build and quality-control caveats
- Needs power
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