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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 Sennheiser HD 560S

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO
Sennheiser HD 560S

Tested using Methodology v2.0

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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Picture
Sennheiser HD 560S Picture

Variants

  • DT 990 PRO (Black)
  • DT 990 PRO (Grey)
  • HD 560S (Black)

Our Verdict

Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

Sennheiser HD 560S

Both the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and the Sennheiser HD 560S share open-backed designs. They also have broadly similar sound profiles, with the Beyerdynamic offering a bit more low-end, while the Sennheiser have a more even top-end, but some may prefer the high-frequency sheen on the Beyerdynamic. The Beyerdynamic feel better built and comfortable, though they clamp a bit harder. On the other hand, the Sennheiser have a lighter-feeling fit, so choosing between them may come down to your personal taste.

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