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DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« on: April 16, 2012, 07:28:10 PM »

DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots

As many of us have suspected, no QC issues with the "classic" line.


As usual, note CSDs start from 500Hz. Floor set to -36db. These confirm subjective impressions of flat midrange and good behavior - not too much ringing. Just a lot of treble. Best to EQ it down since EQ will actually work on this headphone.
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2012, 07:40:52 PM »

Would higher output impedance help?
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2012, 07:58:20 PM »

If the impedance graph has anywhere near the same shape as the 600ohm version, probably not. Maybe more mid-bass and a very slight increase in the last octave.
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2012, 06:56:29 PM »

If the impedance graph has anywhere near the same shape as the 600ohm version, probably not. Maybe more mid-bass and a very slight increase in the last octave.

I do have the 600ohm version I can send in if people are interested in seeing if they measure differently at all. I don't really listen to it too much anymore. A little congested overall, and bass is slightly loose to me.
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2012, 03:40:20 AM »

i really enjoyed my time with the dt990/600.  i agree, it's a bit spot-lit in the treble and a bit warm in the bass, but nails the dynamics pretty well.  the tone was a bit too dry for my tastes over time.   
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2012, 04:38:16 AM »

I fail to see how the T1 is better than this headphone though. This headphone is EQ'able. The T1 not so much so.
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2012, 05:48:56 PM »

It's better because it's more expensive  :P
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2012, 06:45:45 PM »

and it's assembled by guys in white lab coats!!!  And has sexy metal stuff inside to boot!!!
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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2012, 08:03:55 PM »

I haven't listened to my 990's in ages to really compare... but going on memory the two areas the T1 edges it out is in detail retrieval and sound stage.

Not that this would make them better headphones...

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Re: DT990-250 Frequency Response and CSD Waterfall Plots
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2012, 02:11:45 AM »

The DT990 beats the T1 in bass and comfort (clamping/earpads). And fun.
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