#17 in HeadphonesReddit favorite
Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro
$399.00
100
Pros
- +Durable/long-lasting
- +Suitable for home use
โDT 1990 pro at home. Hopefully they'll last me a damn while.โ
Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro vs HiFiMAN Sundara
Reddit prefers Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro โ higher sentiment (100% vs 57% positive).
#2 in Headphones
HiFiMAN
HiFiMAN Sundara
57
Pros
- +Great for instrumental music
- +Violin hits different
- +Great for eq
- +Excellent value (refurbished)
Cons
- โReplaced in the mindshare by many other headphones
- โToo relaxed tuning for gaming
- โSounds flatter in game
- โGunshots lack punch in game
โThere's no way the Sundara has been recommended so much it's top 5 in 2026. It's so hard to believe that just because it's been replaced in the mindshare by so many other headphones for years now.โ
Specifications
| Spec | beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro, Black (Dt1990 (Renewed) | HiFiMAN Sundara |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | โ | 80mm Planar Magnetic |
| Frequency Response | โ | 6Hzโ75kHz |
| Impedance | โ | 37ฮฉ |
| Type | โ | Open-back |
| Weight | โ | 372g |
| Connectivity | โ | 3.5mm (with 6.35mm adapter) |
| Driver Type | โ | Planar Magnetic |
| Price | $399.00 | โ |
| Reddit sentiment | 100% | 57% |
| Mentions | 1 | 7 |