Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x vs Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO: Get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones, narrowly. The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones wins...
The Ruling
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones? Get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones, narrowly.
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones wins Low-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones stays the pick if $40.99 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 7.9/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 9.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 8/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
It gives up frequency response to the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones. It is the cheaper of the two, by $40.99.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones takes frequency response (5Hz-35kHz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $40.99 more than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones.
Leads on
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Frequency Response5Hz-35kHz15Hz-28kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type trrs
- Driver Size 45mm
- Fit Over-ear
- Active Noise Cancelling No
- Wireless No
- Microphone None
- Cable Length 3 m
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones?
The largest gap is frequency response, where the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones leads — 5Hz-35kHz against 15Hz-28kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 7 specs, including connection type, driver size and fit. Two headphones from Audio-Technica and Beyerdynamic, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones or Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones?
Get the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones, narrowly. The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones wins Low-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $199.99, so the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones stays the pick if $40.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones and Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (trrs), driver size (45mm), fit (Over-ear) and active noise cancelling (No), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones worth the extra $41 over the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Studio Headphones?
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Headphones costs $199.99 against $159.00, a difference of $41. The premium buys frequency response (5Hz-35kHz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.