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Nams Seleman
34
Jan 21, 2016
I need some advice. I've never listened to Beyerdynamic headphones before and there isn't a place within 90 miles of here to do so. So my question is this.... would anyone who knows this brand/model consider paying $100 more for these opposed to the DT990 Pro 250 Ohm model (I found them online for $139 new)? Also, what would be gained by using these instead of the Pro 250 Ohm model (aside from +350 ohms impedance, a different open back style, different ear pads, a straight cable instead of a coiled one, and a carry bag)? Otherwise, the tech specs seem to be the same. Any advice would be most appreciated!
dsmegst
15
Jan 21, 2016
Nams SelemanThe Premium and Pro share the same drivers. There may be a slight perceived differences in bass due to the tighter seal around the ears on the Pro, but only real differences are cosmetic and clamping pressure.
I went with the Premium for comfort and it works for me because I use them strictly for desktop use vs mobile. I imagine one could stretch the band on the Pro model for more comfort though.
I don't have personal experience between 250 vs 600 but from what I've read, the differences are small. I now have the 250ohm drivers in mine (swapped out the old 32ohm drivers) and I love how they sound. I never thought the 32ohm drivers were lacking but I had to replace the old ones so I went ahead and went with 250ohm versions.
Nams Seleman
34
Jan 22, 2016
dsmegstThank you for the insight, dsmegst! I have nearly a dozen mid- to high-end Sennheiser, Audio Technica, and AKG headphones (both open and closed back) that I constantly swap out depending on what I'm listening to. I definitely want to add Beyerdynamic to my collection because I've read many good reviews about them.
It seems to come down to whether or not the extra $100 is worth the added comfort level, the design of this particular model (which I do like), the slight increase in audio quality from the greater impedance, and the chance this all-black model may never be available again. I'm thinking I'll get both and maybe sell the one that I use the least.
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