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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 660S2

Reddit prefers Sennheiser HD 660S2 โ€” higher sentiment (89% vs 0% positive).

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
#36 in Headphones

Beyerdynamic

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

$179.99

0

Cons

  • โˆ’Poor build quality (screws breaking, plastic clasp screw hole losing threads)
  • โˆ’Wired (user wishes it was wireless)
#1 in HeadphonesReddit favorite

Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 660S2

89

Pros

  • +Drivers handle lower midrange and bass well (with eq/amp)
  • +Dream headphones
  • +Demands tube wonders
  • +Sound quality

Cons

  • โˆ’Bright sound signature
  • โˆ’Not flat
  • โˆ’Bass is not as good as he1kse
  • โˆ’Expensive on used market (when in poor condition)
โ€œI enjoy listening to stringed instruments with the HD 600, especially acoustic and bowed.โ€

Specifications

Specbeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO, 80 Ohm, Open Back, Over Ear, Wired Professional Studio Headphones, Gaming, Podcast, Audiophile, Mixing, 3m Straight Cable, Black with Gray Velour Ear PadsSennheiser HD 660S2
Driverโ€”42mm
Frequency Responseโ€”8Hzโ€“41.5kHz
Impedanceโ€”300ฮฉ
Typeโ€”Open-back
Weightโ€”260g
Connectivityโ€”6.35mm + 4.4mm balanced
Noise Cancellingโ€”No
Price$179.99โ€”
Reddit sentiment0%89%
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