DT 990 Edition
Dynamic Headphones
FEATURES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Open back design Transducer type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dynamic
• Strong bass and treble Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open
• Robust spring steel headband Frequency response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 35,000 Hz
• Single-sided cable Nominal impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ω / 250 Ω / 600 Ω
• Soft headband pad Nominal SPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 dB
• Gold-plated 1/8" mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) T.H.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.2%
and 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm) Power handling capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mW
Sound coupling to the ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circumaural
Nominal headband pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 N
DESCRIPTION Cable length and type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 m / straight cable
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gold-plated 1/8" mini stereo
The DT 990 is an open dynamic headphone of exceptional
jack plug (3.5 mm)
quality and suitable for all music styles; whether you are
and 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm)
into pop, classical or jazz, the DT 990’s will deliver the true
Weight without cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 g
sound as it was originally intended to. The reduced
weight of the diaphragm and moving coil result in a similar
(all specifications according to EN 60 268-7)
pulse characteristic as electrostatic headphones, and in
combination with a carefully tailored frequency response
provide a natural and balanced sound. Soft ear and
headband pads together with a single-sided cable ensure
listening comfort during extended periods of use.
The DT 990 is still manufactured in Germany providing an
excellent quality.
SPARE PARTS / OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
VERSIONS EDT 990 V Ear pads, velours,
DT 990 32 Ω, for portable players . . . . . . . Order # 483.958 circumaural, silver-grey . . . . . . Order # 926.679
DT 990 250 Ω, for home hi-fi systems . . . Order # 481.807 BN 59-65/A Headband pad, leatherette,
DT 990 600 Ω, for high end systems . . . . Order # 483.966 black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Order # 579.823
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beyerdynamic GmbH & Co. KG
Theresienstr. 8 | 74072 Heilbronn – Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 71 31 / 617 - 300 | info@beyerdynamic.de | www.beyerdynamic.de
For further distributors worldwide, please go to www.beyerdynamic.com
Non-contractual illustrations. Contents subject to change without notice. E4 / DT 990 (03.22)