[Mikeb]

I have had my Beyer DT990 headphones for around 6/7 years and now would like to upgrade, have you any suggestions? I prefer oen back type headphones. I intend to drive them off my RME 9632 sound card.

Thanks

 

[legcramp]

You should list your music preference so people can recommend an upgrade for you

 

[E.B.M.Head]

If you like their soundsignature (I personaly love it), then there won't be much to step up in the same direction. I think you might like GS-1000 or Omega2 as an replacement.

 

[Wilashort]

The same, but the 2005 Ed which is better, and with better materials and is nicer.

 

[Henmyr]

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Originally Posted by wilashort /img/forum/go_quote.gif The same, but the 2005 Ed which is better, and with better materials and is nicer.

Which one is better depends on who you ask(I have not heard non-05). If he wants dt990 then the dt990 05 600ohm is the one to get (haven't heard it but it's suppose to be best), but I would personally go for GS-1000 if I had the money (actually have heard it briefly and liked it) and wanted a supercharged dt990.

 

[Kevin Sinnott]

I own several high end headphones. I still like the DT990s (600 ohm) as much as any, although all headphones are voiced towards a certain sound. If you're bored, you might want to try an AKG-701 or one of the Sennheisers.

But, the DT-990s are really a nice phone.

 

[Wilashort]

Yes, the GS1000 is my other alternative as open headphone.
The dt990 05 600ohm and/or the GS1000 might be in the near future a real consideration. But i recommend to the Op the Ed 2005 as replace (the 600ohm if you have a very powerfull amp) .
hey Henmyr, how is the bass in the GS1000 (slam/quality/extension) and the headstage (bigger, the same or smaller and if is 3D like as the DT990) and the speed (bass, mids, highs) vs the DT990)
Cheers

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Originally Posted by Henmyr /img/forum/go_quote.gif Which one is better depends on who you ask(I have not heard non-05). If he wants dt990 then the dt990 05 600ohm is the one to get (haven't heard it but it's suppose to be best), but I would personally go for GS-1000 if I had the money (actually have heard it briefly and liked it) and wanted a supercharged dt990.

 

[Henmyr]

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Originally Posted by wilashort /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, the GS1000 is my other alternative as open headphone. The dt990 05 600ohm and/or the GS1000 might be in the near future a real consideration. But i recommend to the Op the Ed 2005 as replace (the 600ohm if you have a very powerfull amp) . hey Henmyr, how is the bass in the GS1000 (slam/quality/extension) and the headstage (bigger, the same or smaller and if is 3D like as the DT990) and the speed (bass, mids, highs) vs the DT990) Cheers

I have heard it TOO briefly to do a comparison. The only thing that struck me during the few minutes was the nice timber and nice bass. Would have to hear it much more to give a qualified comparison.