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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs DT 1990 PRO

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (121 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

Preference evidence:Limited0 explicit choices among 16 comments naming both.What the levels mean

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.

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROBeyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO
Typical price$160cheaper$700
Overall rank#3higher#17
People who recommend it121more38
Say they own it184more51
Mentions988more470
Typeclosed-back wiredopen-back wired
Known forClosed-backBassBuilt to lastDetailTwo pad setsNeeds amp
Best forRecommended as a closed-back that lasts a decade and blocks the room out.Recommended to detail-first listeners and home producers who want a headphone that will outlast several amps.
BuyAmazon · $160Amazon · $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

#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

Questions people ask about this pair

Every answer is built from the counts on this page, not from our own listening.

Is the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO better than the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
None of the 16 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 121 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 38 the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is cheaper: $160 against $700 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO or the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: 121 people recommend it against 38. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO is #3 and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO is #17.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
Not that we found. Of the 16 comments naming both, 2 come from owners of the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and 2 from owners of the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, and none says they own both.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO: beyerdynamic's treble peak can be harsh or fatiguing for some. About the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO: treble peaks: the reason most people who move on from it give. The full lists are on each side below.

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