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Beyerdynamic DT 990 32 ohm or 250 ohm with an amplifier?

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12/10/11 at 9:52am
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Is there a noticeable difference in sound quality between these headphones? I will be listening from a portable device (iphone and ipad).  I typically listen to instrumental (classical and jazz) and will watch movies.  I am trying to keep the price under $400 US. Thoughts?

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12/10/11 at 9:58am
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Is there a noticeable difference in sound quality between these headphones? I will be listening from a portable device (iphone and ipad).  I typically listen to instrumental (classical and jazz) and will watch movies.  I am trying to keep the price under $400 US. Thoughts?


The 250 Ohm one is slightly clearer in general and has more extended treble (not necessarily a good thing for everyone), but the differences are not large. Note that you can also get it (but not the 32 Ohm one) in "Pro" version that is much cheaper - leaving money for an amplifier, although it does not look as good, has a more clamping headband, and a coiled cord (the drivers are the same, however).

 


Edited by stv014 - 12/10/11 at 10:01am
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post #3 of 3
12/10/11 at 9:59am
Honestly for me, the 32ohm Beyers need amping almost as much as the 600ohm. A different type of amp (ones that work better with low impedances), but still one with some form of good power.
Anyways, check this thread:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/513393/guide-sonic-differences-between-dt770-dt990-models-more
Edited by Mad Lust Envy - 12/10/11 at 10:02am
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