Product Features

• Open-back studio headphones for critical listening and precise editing
• Spatial and highly detailed sound for revealing subtle mix imperfections
• Soft, circumaural and replaceable ear pads provide long-lasting comfort during intensive sessions
• Durable spring steel headband with padded support and adjustable fit
• Made in Germany

Technical Data

• Wearing Style: Over-ear
• Operating Principle: Open
• Transmission Type: Wired
• Nominal Headband pressure: Firm fit for professional use, approx. 3.5 - 5.5 N
• Remote: Without Remote
• Weight headphones without cable: 250 g
• Headphone frequency response: 5 - 35.000 Hz
• Nominal sound pressure level: 96 dB
• Sound Coupling To The Ear: Circumaural (around the ear)
• Cable & Plug: 3 m straight cable (80 Ω); 3 m coiled cable (250 Ω)

Reveals What Others Conceal

When every detail matters, the DT 990 PRO delivers the clarity you need.

Its open design, brilliant highs and precise spatial imaging make even subtle noise, clipping or digital artifacts audible – perfect for professional editing and critical listening.

Comfort That Lasts

For focused work over long periods: The soft, breathable velour ear pads provide lasting comfort – day after day, session after session.

Secure Fit, No Distractions

The flexible spring steel headband adapts to your head and stays in place – without pressure or interruption.

Just put them on and stay in the zone.

Lightweight, Yet Durable

Weighing just 375 grams including the cable, the DT 990 PRO is barely noticeable – yet built tough for daily studio use.

Perfect for long, concentrated sessions.

Difference Compared To The DT 990 Edition

The DT 990 Edition headphones for use at home and the DT 990 PRO studio headphones: Soundwise, both models are identical as they feature identically designed acoustic transducers.

There are fundamentally two differences between the models.

Firstly, the Edition models have a softer headband for enjoying music at home whereas the PRO headset has a slightly firmer fit.

Secondly, the Edition models come equipped with a straight cable whereas the PRO models come with a coiled cable.

Handcrafted Reliability You Can Count On

In professional environments, one thing matters above all: reliability.

The DT 990 PRO has been handcrafted in Germany for decades - built with care, expertise, and materials made to last.

What does that mean for you?

A headphone that won;t quit, even after years of daily use.

And if something does need replacing - every part is serviceable.

No throwaway product, no compromises - just a tool that's with you every step of the way.