






DT 990 Edition 250 Ohm Premium Stereo Headphone
SKU: BD481807
Description
The DT 990 is an open dynamic headphone of exceptional quality and suitable for all music styles; whether you are into pop, classical or jazz, the DT 990 will deliver the true sound as it was originally intended to. The reduced weight of the diaphragm and moving coil result in a similar pulse characteristic as electrostatic headphones, and in combination with a carefully tailored frequency response provide a natural and balanced sound.
Soft ear and headband pads together with a single-sided cable ensure listening comfort during extended periods of use.
The DT 990 is still manufactured in Germany providing an excellent quality.
Features:
Open back design
Strong bass and treble
Robust spring steel headband
Single-sided cable
Soft headband pad
Gold-plated 1/8" mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) and 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm)
Specifications;
Transducer type: . . . . . . . . . . .Dynamic
Operating principle: . . . . . . . . . . .Open
Frequency response: . . . . . . . . . . .5-35,000 Hz
Nominal impedance: . . . . . . . . . . .250 ohm
Nominal SPL: . . . . . . . . . . .96dB
T.H.D.: . . . . . . . . . . .<0.2%
Power handling capacity: . . . . . . . . . . .100mW
Sound coupling to the ear: . . . . . . . . . . Circumaural
Nominal headband pressure: . . . . . . . . . . .approx. 2.8 N
Cable length and type: . . . . . . . . . . . 3m / straight cable
Connection: . . . . . . Gold-plated 1/8" mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) and 1/4" adapter (6.35 mm)
Weight without cable: . . . . . . . . . . 290 g
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