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Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X vs Sony WH-1000XM5

Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X
#2 in Headphones

Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X

$319.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Sparky and lively (stock)
  • +Good detail in treble (stock)
  • +Can be eq'd for more bass
  • +Good for metal
  • +Good bass response (stock)

Cons

  • -Piercing treble (for some)
  • -Too much treble (stock, for some)
  • -Loses detail/sparkle with eq to lower brightness
  • -Sounds lifeless with specific eq settings
โ€œIm running dr1990 pros with dakoni elite sheepskin pads and have them eq'd for more bass. I love metal with bass.โ€
Sony WH-1000XM5
#6 in Headphones

Sony

Sony WH-1000XM5

$248.00

67/100Average
67% positive33% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Good sound stage
  • +Can hear different instruments in space
  • +Good for general use

Cons

  • -Discussed more for controversy than quality
โ€œI've just discovered what a 'sound stage' is and how you can actually hear different instruments in different places in space. And bear in mind these are WH-1000XM4โ€

Specifications Comparison

SpecBeyerdynamic DT 900 Pro XSony WH-1000XM5
Driver45mm STELLAR.4530mm
Frequency Response5Hzโ€“40kHz4Hzโ€“40kHz
Impedance48ฮฉโ€”
TypeOpen-backโ€”
Weight345g250g
ConnectivityMini-XLR to 3.5mmBluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm
Noise CancellingNoYes (Adaptive)
Battery Lifeโ€”30 hours
Codec Supportโ€”LDAC, AAC, SBC
Price$319.99$248.00
Reddit Sentiment100% positive67% positive
Reddit Mentions43