Without reading through the very long threads about DT1990 (with its different pads) and about the T1 (2nd generation), what are the salient differences between the two?
Soundwise?
Where are the frequency response curves for this? Also for the A & B versions (1) of the DT1990.
(1)
EDT 1990 A a pair of ear pads for a neutral sound (included in the delivery)
EDT 1990 B a pair of ear pads for a sound with a slight bass boost (included in the delivery)
I've posted this in the T1.2 thread too.
The T1.2 and 1990's do sound very different, and have very different sound signatures.
The 1990's have a typically 'V' shaped sound signature, with slightly recessed mids and a bit of an upper treble 'spike'. The bass is deep and expansive.
In comparison, the T1.2's have a slightly forward upper-mid profile, with slightly less sub-bass than the 1990's. The treble is also a little less pronounced.
On initial listening, the 1990's are the 'easier' listen IMO. They sound great with most genres, and really excel with rock & pop etc, i.e. something with a great bassline.
I have always thought that the T1.2's are a bit like 'marmite'. You'll either love 'em, or you'll hate 'em. On initial listening, they sound a little boxy and 'strange' compared to the 1990's. It's to do with their upper-mid emphasis. However, feed them things like vocal jazz and classical, and they excel.
I think that both sets of cans have different uses, and that's why I have both. However, if I had to choose and just keep one set, it would be the 1990's. They're just more versatile. Saying that, I'd miss my T1.2's if I didn't have them.