Detail 01
Detachable locking mini-XLR cable
The cable connects securely and can be replaced or changed without replacing the headphones.
Product detailSKU #1500000459428
beyerdynamicDT 990 PRO X Studio Open-Back Headphones
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
DT 990 PRO X headphones are an open-back reference option for critical listening, detailed editing, and mix evaluation. The STELLAR.45 dynamic driver is described as delivering controlled lows, clear mids, extended high-frequency detail, and a spacious presentation. A detachable 3 m single-sided cable locks into the earcup, while the supplied 3.5 mm plug and 6.3 mm adapter support use across interfaces, mixers, laptops, and portable devices. Replaceable velour pads and the padded spring-steel headband are designed for extended sessions.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Checking edits, noise, clipping, and phase issues during critical production work.
- Moving between an audio interface, mixer, laptop, and portable device with one monitoring pair.
- Long studio sessions where soft velour pads and evenly distributed headband pressure matter.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Open-back design
Supports the spacious, natural presentation described for critical listening.
Detail 03
Replaceable velour ear pads
The ear pads are serviceable components for ongoing ownership.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What connections are provided?
It has a 3.5 mm mini-jack plug, plus an included 6.3 mm adapter.
02Can the cable be removed?
Yes. The 3 m straight cable is detachable, single-sided, and uses a locking 3-pin mini-XLR connection.
03What work are these headphones intended for?
They are designed for critical listening, precise editing, and mix evaluation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsConnections & power
- Cable connector
- 3-pin mini XLR (lockable)
23 detailsOther
- Cable
- 9.84' (3 m) straight, detachable, single-sided
- Origin
- Made in Germany
- Ear pads
- Velour, replaceable
- Plug
- 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini jack with 1/4" (6.35 mm) adapter
- Power handling
- 100mW
- Design
- Open-back
- Headband pressure
- 5.5N
- Tier
- new
- Build
- Metal components with replaceable parts
- Frequency response
- 5Hz–40kHz
- Wearing style
- Over-ear (circumaural)
- Category Source
- detail
- Product type
- Studio headphones
- Headband
- Spring steel
- Korena Special
- false
- Weight
- 10.3 oz. (292 g) (without cable)
- Total harmonic distortion
- <0.15%
- Sensitivity
- 97dB SPL (1mW), 111dB SPL (1V)
- Product Type
- Studio headphones
- Model
- DT 990 PRO X
- Source Id
- site51500000459428
- Impedance
- 48 ohm
- Transducer type
- Dynamic (STELLAR.45)
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