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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs Sennheiser HD 6XX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 6XX

Tested using Methodology v1.8

Updated Jan 18, 2025 12:01 AM

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Picture
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Variants

  • DT 990 PRO (Black)
  • DT 990 PRO (Grey)
  • HD 6XX (Midnight Blue)

Our Verdict

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Sennheiser HD 6XX

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and the Sennheiser HD 6XX are both open-back headphones that are well suited for audiophile use. The Sennheiser have a more consistent audio delivery and a wider, more immersive soundstage.  However, the Beyerdynamic are more comfortable and better-built, and they also come with a pouch to help protect the headphones. Both headphones lack low-bass and have very detailed mid-range reproduction, which is common among open-back headphones, but they differ in their treble range reproduction. The Sennheiser feature slightly recessed highs that can darken sibilants, whereas the Beyerdynamic are the inverse; with a brighter mid-treble reproduction that can make sibilants sound bright. 

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