Head to head · for music listening
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs DT 990 PRO
More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO overall (119 vs 75). None of the 96 comments that name both says outright which one to buy, so read the loves and complaints and decide by taste.
- Comments naming both
- 96
- Say they own both
- 9
- Choose the DT 770 PRO
- 0
- Choose the DT 990 PRO
- 0
Counted across 30 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 | $200 |
| Overall rank | #3higher | #8 |
| People who recommend it | 119more | 75 |
| Say they own it | 185more | 112 |
| Mentions | 985more | 775 |
| Type | closed-back wired | open-back wired |
| Known for | Closed-backBassBuilt to last | Open-backBass and trebleBuilt to last |
| Best for | Closed-back for people who want something that lasts a decade and blocks the room out. | Big, spacious sound on a budget for people who like sparkle and do not mind an amp. |
| Buy | Amazon · $160 | Amazon · $200Direct |
People who mention both, in their own words
“I've had the DT 990 and DT 770”
Owns bothA commenter under DT990 Pro vs DT770 Pro - Which one should you get? (Andrew Dandrew) · May 2021
#3 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO (80 ohm)
12 of the 96 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
#8 overall
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO (250 ohm)
12 of the 96 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.
What owners love
- Wide, open soundstage with sharp imaging; owners who came from gaming headsets call it a revelation
- Very comfortable velour pads; owners keep them for 5-7 years
- Built like the DT 770 and repairable: pads, headband and cable are replaceable
The complaints
- The treble: bright to sharp, the most repeated complaint of any Beyer; some EQ it down
- Bass is present but not deep
- 250 ohm version wants an amp; the Pro X or 80 ohm editions are easier to drive
- US service and repair experiences are poor
In their words
“I have had the dt990 for like 10 years and love them”
A commenter under Watch this BEFORE buying DT990 Pro! (The Headphone Show) · Aug 2022
“I love my pair of beyerdynamic DT 990”
A commenter under Best Headphones for Music Production, Mixing, Tracking (Sanjay C) · Oct 2023
“The DT990 pro is my favorite headphone for acoustic music like bluegrass”
A commenter under DT990 Pro vs DT770 Pro - Which one should you get? (Andrew Dandrew) · May 2021
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