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Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 80 Ohm vs Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

Reddit prefers Hifiman Edition XS Headphones โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 45% positive).

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 80 Ohm
#10 in Gaming Headsets

Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 80 Ohm

$179.99

45

Pros

  • +comfy
  • +comfortable
  • +Hi fi
  • +feel solid

Cons

  • โˆ’not an upgrade
  • โˆ’very bright
  • โˆ’less bass
  • โˆ’treble too much
โ€œthose dt 990s are definitely hungry for power especially the 80 ohm version - your phone probably just cant drive them properly which is why you need to crank the volume so high. most people end up geโ€
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Hifiman Edition XS Headphones
#2 in Gaming HeadsetsReddit favorite

Hifiman

Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

$209.00

100

Pros

  • +Instantly loved
  • +Good user experience
  • +Very open sound
  • +Bigger soundstage

Cons

  • โˆ’Mid range is recessed
  • โˆ’Voices sound more in the background (compared to m1)
โ€œIf you are chasing the dragon though and want to see whatโ€™s next, the hifiman edition xs is what I would recommend. Itโ€™s very different and has different strengths over the m1. It is very open so sounโ€