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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. 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. Stereo Mismatch
    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
  5. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Portability
    5. Case
    6. Build Quality
    7. Stability
    8. Headshots 1
    9. Headshots 2
    10. Top
    11. In The Box
  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 Philips SHP9500

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Philips SHP9500

Tested using Methodology v2.0

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Picture
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Our Verdict

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Philips SHP9500

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and the Philips SHP9500 are both very good audiophile headphones if you like a balanced sound, but they have slightly different sound profiles. The Beyerdynamic cans have a more robust build meant for professional settings. They also reproduce more bass, but their treble response sounds fairly sharp to some people. The Philips have a significant bass roll-off, but their treble is a bit less sharp, and they have a more open sound. They're also somewhat less fatiguing to wear for long listening sessions since they fit less tightly than the Beyerdynamic.

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Variants

  • DT 990 PRO (Black)
  • DT 990 PRO (Grey)
  • SHP9500 (Black)