Beyerdynamic Headphones roundup
The Best Beyerdynamic Headphones for the Money
Beyerdynamic's range is focused but spans a wide price range. Here are the models that represent the best value at each tier, with clear explanations of what you gain as you spend more.
The best beyerdynamic headphones for the money are not necessarily the most expensive — they are the ones that deliver the performance you need for your application at the lowest price point. This guide covers which specific models represent genuine value at each tier, and what you actually get as you spend more.
Best Entry-Level Beyerdynamic Headphones: DT 770 Pro 80Ω
The DT 770 Pro at 80Ω is the most straightforward value recommendation in the beyerdynamic range for most buyers. Available for around £130–£150 new in the UK, it delivers studio-standard closed-back monitoring performance from any audio interface. Its build quality is robust enough for daily studio use, its isolation is sufficient for tracking vocals, and its frequency response — slightly V-shaped with extended bass and treble — is familiar and easy to work with for most engineers. Spare parts are available directly from beyerdynamic, giving it a lifespan that justifies the price over several years.
Best Beyerdynamic Headphones for Mixing: DT 990 Pro 250Ω
The DT 990 Pro is the value recommendation for mixing and critical listening among beyerdynamic headphones. It requires a headphone amplifier or a well-specified interface to perform at its best, but paired with a decent source it delivers a wide, detailed soundstage that suits mixing well. The bright high-frequency character suits some engineers — it makes detail easy to hear — though others find the treble fatiguing over long sessions. A headphone equaliser can address this. Available for around £140–£160 in the UK.
Best Upgrade: DT 900 Pro X
If you want a step up from the classic DT series, the DT 900 Pro X offers the best value at the next level. The 48Ω STELLAR.45 driver performs well from a wider range of sources, the detachable cable system is more practical than the fixed cables on the DT 990 Pro, and the sound quality is meaningfully improved. For a home studio engineer buying one set of quality open-back headphones to keep for years, the DT 900 Pro X is the sensible upgrade choice.
Best Professional: DT 1990 Pro
The DT 1990 Pro is the benchmark for professional mixing and mastering among beyerdynamic headphones. Its Tesla driver delivers extremely low distortion and excellent dynamics. It comes with two sets of earpads (balanced and analytical) that offer different frequency response characteristics. The price is significantly higher than the DT 990 Pro, but for professionals whose work demands the best available on headphones, it is the correct tool. For an overview of the full model range, see our model explainer, and our buyer's guide for choosing the right model.
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