Beyerdynamic - DT 990 PRO X

Maybe the 990 pro x fits your budget, the difference between pro and pro x is that the pro x all have detachable cables, and a newer/better driver

It depends on which model you got. The DT 990s come in a range of impedance levels- if you got the 80 ohm version or the Pro X model (48 ohm), chances are your motherboard really is enough to power them and buying an amp would have minimal benefits. If you're happy with the sound, don't go out of your way to spend more money on them.

I don't have a DAC myself but I believe Fiio's are meant to be good value. Again though if you're happy with the sound you're happy with it.

Stop here. Don't buy anything else. Pro X doesn't need an amp if you're happy with how loud it gets. This is the one and only "wow" feeling you'll get, everything else is chasing this feeling again and you eventually end up with $5k headphones. Amazing gear, happy you're happy.

1990 MK2 is great, 990 Pro X treble is HORRIBLE for games. join the HD 490 gang.

I had the arctis nova pros for a while and they’re uncomfortable but good with 3rd party ear cups. But gaming headsets aren’t worth it, get a pair of studio headphones like beyerdynamic dt 990 pro x.

Hi guys, quick update: First of all, thanks to all of you who gave feedback in this thread. I was surprised by the kindness of everyone who replied!! Today, I went to a shop in japan and tested the Sennheiser 550 HD, Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X, and the MMX 330 Pro which were the most recommended in the replies. I could not tell the difference in sound quality or crispness. To be honest, it was not a very quiet environment and also I did not have the need to do exhaustive testing. All sounded good, so it was a draw for me. In the end, I got the HD 550 for the reasons mentioned below, but it was a close fight. Price: Listed below are the final prices after the TAX-Free 10% discount. Also the japanese yen is extremely cheap today, so it was a good deal. -HD 550: 43641 JPY  (270 EUR / 306 USD as of today).  -DT 990 PRO X:  35064 JPY (203 EUR / 241 USD as of today).  -MMX 330 Pro: 53550 JPY  (301 EUR / 376 USD as of today).  Build quality:  -HD 550: It looks and feels very cheap. Same plastic used in the PC 363 D. But mine was fine after 10 years of heavy use (as I mentioned in OP, what was falling appart was the ribbon of the mic boom, that the HD550 does not have). So it is not bad quality plastic. It just does not feel and look like a headset of this price. -DT 990 Pro: Looks clearly more premium, but adjusting the headband was a bit of a hassle. It offered way to much resistance. The pads are plushier and softer than the Sennheiser, but round instead than oval. -Comfort: This was a total win for the HD 550. It feels like the PC363D that I loved. Soft clamp, velvety pads, and headband that is easy to adjust but does not loses the adjustment like my current razer does. The problem with the Beyerdynamic is that the circular pads were not big enough for my ears, so while plushy, didn't feel as confortable. -Mic: I wanted to buy the HD500 BAM recommended in the replies, but it was out of stock unfortunately, so I will need to get it at the european price. The guy from the shop offered me a cable that uses the DT 990 connection and has an integrated mic and DAC, but it was out of stock as well, and the mic was an inline (hanging / lapel) mic, not a boom mic, so I was not interested. It might be an option though for those of you who have the DT 990 or other headsets with similar connector.

I'm loving the Beyerdynamic DT 990 pro X. The ear pads are just next level to me.

So I very recently got the same headphones and had the same reaction. Then I bought an amp and holy shit. You think they sound good now? Grab the Duok U30 on Amazon. $30 workhorse and a $30 DAC that meets yours needs. SMSL does good here

I had 2 Beyerdynamics phones, both broke in the headband, DT770 on those dreaded sliders, and DT990 pro x on the headband. I think the QC went down a lot in the last few years

I would take the DT 990 Pro X. I had the DT 990 Edition myself. This allows you to locate opponents well, because of the open construction, and music sounds detailed and very spatial. The DT 990 Pro X has an improved driver and you can swap the cable, good for longevity.

The design is a matter of taste. I prefer the old one to the old one, such as the DT 900 Pro X, which looks cheaper to me. The STELLAR.45 driver provides better sound. I would prefer this to the normal version. There is also the DT 990 Edition, which also looks different if you want a certain look. A beauty is otherwise the DT 1990 Mark 1 250 Ohm, which I own, but which costs around 400 euros.