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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Philips Fidelio X2HR

More people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO overall (75 vs 35). 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
1
Choose the DT 990 PRO
0
Choose the Fidelio X2HR
0

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

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.

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROPhilips Fidelio X2HR
Typical price$200$149cheaper
Overall rank#8higher#21
People who recommend it75more35
Say they own it109more61
Mentions775more413
Typeopen-back wiredopen-back wired
Known forOpen-backBass and trebleBuilt to lastOpen-backBassNo amp
Best forRecommended for big, spacious sound on a budget by people who like sparkle and do not mind an amp.Recommended as an open-back with bass by people who found the Sennheisers too polite.
BuyAmazon · $200DirectAmazon · $149

#8 overall

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO (250 ohm)

3 of the 16 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

#21 overall

Philips Fidelio X2HR

1 of the 16 comments naming both come from people who say they own this one.

What owners love

  • Bass with real weight for an open-back; the fun one for pop and hip-hop
  • Called the most comfortable headphone several owners have owned; mostly metal build
  • Easy to drive, no amp; often on deep sale

The complaints

  • Stock pads: several owners hate them and replace them
  • A dark, warm tuning that some find fatiguing or too dull
  • Big and heavy on the head
  • Stock at Philips comes and goes

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 990 PRO better than the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
None of the 16 comments naming both says outright which one to buy. Overall, 75 people recommend the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and 35 the Philips Fidelio X2HR. Read what owners love and complain about below and decide by taste.
Which is cheaper, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO or the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is cheaper: $149 against $200 when we last checked. Prices move, so the buy buttons show the live price.
Which do more people recommend, the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO or the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO: 75 people recommend it against 35. On the site-wide leaderboard the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO is #8 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR is #21.
Do people own both the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
Yes. 1 of the 16 comments that name both come from people who say they own both pairs. 3 say they own the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and 1 the Philips Fidelio X2HR.
What do owners complain about on the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and the Philips Fidelio X2HR?
The most repeated complaint about the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO: the treble: bright to sharp, the most repeated complaint of any Beyer; some EQ it down. About the Philips Fidelio X2HR: stock pads: several owners hate them and replace them. The full lists are on each side below.

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