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beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Black Edition vs HifiMan HE400SE

What DT 990 PRO Black Edition does better (2) and where HE400SE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Black Edition
beyerdynamic · 2021DT 990 PRO Black Edition
2 advantages≈ $170
vs
HifiMan HE400SE
HifiMan · 2021HE400SE
0 advantages≈ $130
4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is DT 990 PRO Black Edition better than HE400SE?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%

Why is HE400SE better than DT 990 PRO Black Edition?

HE400SE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance80 Ω25 Ω
Sensitivity96 dB91 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight290 g—
ColoursSilverBlack
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