[shane55]

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Someone just told me Beyerdynamic are terrible compared to AKG. I am infuriated!!!!!

They're probably just jealous. I'd ignore them instead. 

 
Don't forget to enjoy the break-in time. My Beyers have taken 25 - 50 hours to plateau. 
 
shane

 

[mibutenma]

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Someone just told me Beyerdynamic are terrible compared to AKG. I am infuriated!!!!!

Never heard a AKG but its just a different flavor like Pepsi/Coke.
I have the DT 880 600 ohms and they are just beyond awesome I do want to try a DT990 though.

 

[carledwards]

I'm spending most of my headphone listening time these days with the 990/600 and Woo3. Love 'em. Let us know if they sweat your ears, however!

 

[Dave-J]

I don't agree about the comment somebody made that Beyer are terrible compared to AKG, personally I think the Beyers build quality are far better than AKG (cant see this rubber band lasting long on the 702) & it all comes down to personal choice, everyones ears are different & maybe the person that made that comment found the AKG better suited to his ears.
 
Basically once you hit a certain price point you cant go wrong with either make.

 

[maruzen]

it's ok, this is the audio world 

 YMMV is the rule...
 
your ears will be the ultimate judge, your heart the winner, your wallet the victim...
 
as long as you are happy, then its ok 

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Someone just told me Beyerdynamic are terrible compared to AKG. I am infuriated!!!!!

 

 

[jp_zer0]

DT990 is the first headphone I grew comfortable with. Great all around and you never feel like you're missing anything.

 

[KB24]

The 990's sound really good with the X-head, but I bet it would sound even better with a better amp. I am happy with my setup for now.

 

[lmf22]

I recently got the DT990 (600 ohm) as well, and absolutely love it, with every genre I listen to (pop, rock, classical, jazz).  I also tried the DT880 (600 ohm) but found the bass lacking in quantity so I returned it and kept the DT990.  I love the DT990 so much that I just sold my Sennheiser HD650; after 2 weeks of comparing the two headphones of course.

 

[KB24]

It's final....DT990/600 are the best in the $300 class!!!

 

[wmf]

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The 990's sound really good with the X-head, but I bet it would sound even better with a better amp. I am happy with my setup for now.

actually the x-head is no slouch of an amp either.... got plenty of juice that one.

 

[freakmax]

I used to own DT990 250 ohm and I really liked them.
The 600ohm is still in my wish list.
 
Enjoy your new headphone!

 

[KB24]

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actually the x-head is no slouch of an amp either.... got plenty of juice that one.

That's good to hear! I have yet to see how high it can go, but I don't really like stressing my electronics.