In a world of cheap, overly-processed sound, any opportunity to hear music as its creators intended can elevate the experience in ways many listeners have never known. Beyerdynamic knows this all too well and has a reputation for delivering some of the finest headphones on the market that don’t cost thousands of dollars.
Such is the case with the DT 1990 Pro MKII
*Circumaurl headphones are those with ear cups that surround your ears (as opposed to resting on top of them) and are also known as “over-ear headphones.” This type of headphones also have larger drivers, which makes them a bit bulkier than other types, but the results are superior sound quality.
of “Moving Pictures,” which starts with the band’s biggest hit, “Tom Sawyer.”
Wow.
Seriously… wow.
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As the sound washed over my eardrums, I felt as if I were standing in Le Studio as the band was laying down the tracks. I have not heard such clarity and accuracy in a pair of headphones. And the space! The intro to YYZ was magic, with Neil Peart’s triangle jumping from ear to ear. And then there was this fabulous moment — right after the full intro — where it sounded almost as if the music had to take a breath before continuing and the echo of the last phrase continued to rise in the ether.
The moment was special — something I’d never heard before in a song I’ve listened to thousands of times.
Even without the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII headphones, “YYZ” is a very special piece of music. With these headphones, the song is elevated to a near-studio experience; and that, my friends, is something every music lover should experience.
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Every song felt as if it was the first time I’d heard it. These headphones brought out nuances that lesser headphones cannot dig out, and the DT 1990 Pro MKII did it with ease.
As far as comfort is concerned, their substantial (376g) weight was barely noticeable. I’ve worn headphones a quarter of the weight and not nearly as comfortable. These are all-day headphones that deliver all-day joy.