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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs DT 1990 PRO
More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (119 vs 38). None of the 16 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.
- Comments naming both
- 16
- Say they own both
- 0
- Choose the DT 770 PRO
- 0
- Choose the DT 1990 PRO
- 0
Counted across 10 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 | $160cheaper | $700 |
| Overall rank | #3higher | #17 |
| People who recommend it | 119more | 38 |
| Say they own it | 185more | 51 |
| Mentions | 985more | 470 |
| Type | closed-back wired | open-back wired |
| Known for | Closed-backBassBuilt to last | DetailTwo pad setsNeeds amp |
| Best for | Closed-back for people who want something that lasts a decade and blocks the room out. | Detail-first listeners and home producers who want a headphone that will outlast several amps. |
| Buy | Amazon · $160 | Amazon · $700Direct |
#3 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)
2 of the 16 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Built like a tank; the standard answer when durability is the priority
- Good bass and isolation for a closed headphone
- One owner replaced the pads once in three years and it is still going
- Wide-sounding for a closed design
The complaints
- Beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some
- Non-detachable cable on the classic version
- Clamp is tight for larger heads
In their words
“I use the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro and can highly recommend them”
A commenter under Audio Technica ATH-M50X Review! (Marques Brownlee) · Feb 2014
“I use the DT 770 Limited's and I absolutely love them”
A commenter under Why Do All Streamers Use These Headphones? (Dagwummy) · Jul 2023
“The beyerdynamic dt 770 are my go to cans”
A commenter under Best Headphones for Music Production, Mixing, Tracking (Sanjay C) · Oct 2023
#17 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO (now sold as MKII)
2 of the 16 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
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