Display & Audio Setup
beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO MKII
By Nick Miles ยท Updated 2026-10-03 ยท 3 expert sources
Pros
- +30-ohm TESLA.45 driver (beyerdynamic): RTINGS says it is usable on most devices without an amp, and SoundGuys says no amp is needed
- +SoundGuys praises the build quality and the removable pads and cable
- +Ships with a 3 m straight cable and a 5 m coiled cable, plus a case (SoundGuys)
- +Rated 5-40,000 Hz (beyerdynamic)
- +SoundGuys lists low power requirements among its strengths
Cons
- โSoundGuys found the treble very prominent and says treble-sensitive listeners may want to keep looking
- โHeavy at 376 g without the cable (beyerdynamic); SoundGuys lists its mass as a drawback
- โSoundGuys says its mini-XLR cables are difficult to replace
- โNo in-line microphone, so SoundGuys calls it a poor fit for calls
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus6.4
- Effectiveness9.0
- Build safety9.0
- Durability9.2
- Value7.9
Expert Consensus rests on one rated review (SoundGuys, 6.4/10); no other rated review of the MKII was found on 2026-10-03. Build safety is provisional. Our 2026-10-03 search of CPSC recall data found no recall for this product, and no safety, heat or failure reports turned up in our sources, but we have not yet verified its UL/ETL or equivalent safety certification. The 9.0 is a placeholder until that evidence is reviewed, not a certified rating.
What the experts say
โTheir 30-ohm impedance also makes them usable on most devices without an amp.โ
โWith a level of 94dBSPL at 1mW and an impedance of 30ฮฉ, you should have zero difficulty achieving a reasonable listening level with most computer headphone out ports.โ