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Beyerdynamic DT990 PRO Headphones
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:00 pm
by rfk
Does anyone have these? I am thinking of buying them for doing my mixdowns but was also wondering if they are practical enough for djing?
Also would anyone recommend any other headphones (except HD600/650s)
thanks
(I know there's something about these in the Production Bible but it doesn't have all the info I want..)
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:58 pm
by 3za
whats your price range?
what do you want to do with them?
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:05 am
by scooterjack
you don't want to use semi-open/open-backed headphones for DJing... for pretty obvious reasons
good for mixing/writing/etc.. but wouldn't use them in a noisy environment
never needed a 'quality' headphone for DJing anyways, just something to hear the beat for long enough to get things matched up. If you grab them, then grab something cheap to DJ with (dj phones always tend to get crunched one way or another too)
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:10 am
by 3za
yeah for DJ'ing they just need to be loud, block out the sound and look good imo
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:56 am
by deadly_habit
yea if you wanna give a pricepoint i can prolly help too
djing i swear by the sennheiser hd-25 which are bout 200$
those beyerdynamics are quality and nice and comfortable for long sessions
the hd series of sennheiser 500 and up is another recommendation but a bit price
a lil cheaper and round same price point akg k240 or k271
go demo em out at a local shop if they have em
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:56 am
by deadly_habit
3za wrote:yeah for DJ'ing they just need to be loud, block out the sound and look good imo
lol the sennheiser hd25 is kinda ugly but best dj headphones i've used to date
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:22 am
by deadly_habit
beyer def all the most comfy for long sessions
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:07 am
by decree
nowaysj wrote:Have the DT770's.
I think they're pretty good. The can't even come close to representing the sub that my sub woofer does.
They are comfy, if a little sweaty. Wish I had the open backed 990's.
I literally was about to type everything said here.
But ya they r good and flat and you can recognize the subs (just I like my sub more)
so the 990's could only be better imo
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:53 am
by serox
for mixing you are best going with the sennheiser hd-25.
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:04 am
by cheaper
i have the 990s and they're excellent. loads of details, sound definition and clarity
well worth the money
edit : HD25s got heaps of bass freqs methinks, i think they're unbeatable for djing but for mixing down the 990's are more flat and detailed
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:53 pm
by flames dean
I've got DT880's - blinding - best purchase i ever made - I live with two other producers so can't get into loudness wars!
plus i work best really late at night so need to keep it quiet.
can't fault them - improved my mixes about 100 fold... even lads i know who are much more experienced with mixing down have been impressed with them when they had a go...