250 Ohm Headphones WITHOUT an Amp?

In this video, we discuss if an external power amp is required when using the Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm Headphones in a variety of settings including music listening, audio editing, video editing, and vocal monitoring.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - External Headphone Amp
0:50 - How We Tested
1:35 - Macbook Pro & iPhone
2:15 - USB Microphones
2:55 - USB Audio Interface
4:35 - Audio Mixers
5:25 - Overall Recommendations
5:46 - Final Thoughts

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[jaydabliu]

This is EXACTLY the info I was looking for. You're a star, man. Thank you. Subbed

[denishdahariya]

You sir are a life saver, this is exactly what i needed thanks a lot

[faithful]

Do I need an amp if I wanna connect a pair of dt 990 pro headphones to a desktop pc.

[theark.]

Brilliant ! No Amp scenario is an absolutely practical thing one faces everyday - and it is indeed a fact that at 80-90/100 volume one gets a good experience.

[reemo]

Great video! One of the best reviewers I’ve seen this far. I’m looking to do music production and editing. I see that you say the 250 Ohms work good directly from the MBP headphone port, but I also have a 2i2. Should I get the 250 Ohms or should go for a lower pair? Ideally I’d like to achieve the same sound when going from MBP to the 2i2.

[marcoantoniobarredachalco]

¡Excellent video, bro!


One question, do you recommend using the Beyerdynamic 990 250 ohm with a Focusrite Scarlett Solo to listen to music and gaming, or can i use the headphones connected directly to the pc? ¿How much difference is there in terms of audio quality?

[maxbro]

Not only this is exactly what I needed, but also I'm surprised to see many people saying the same thing... looks like this information is not out there a lot.

[tp]

the exact headphones im looking at, with the interface ive got! Thanks

[Rio-uvgs]

I have a Focusrite 2i2 3 gen AI, and I just bought 250ohm B.dynamics headphones ..What headphone amp or dac/amp would you suggest? ( I have a 2020 IMac 27 inch

[RookieMistakeYT]

If there’s anyone still stuck on what to choose: If you’re going to be using an interface, amp, DAW or some sort of mixboard or volume manipulation that can increase your volume output beyond the general base volume level then go for the 250. ESPECIALLY if you’re a content creator, audiophile, mixing/mastering, etc.
For other pretty general applications I’d say it’s safe to go for the middle ground (80 ohm) and you’ll get somewhat the best of both worlds by having higher volume and still getting great above average clarity/quality that you can expect from Beyer. Hope this helps.

[siddharthsingh]

When you buy a 250 ohm hp, you are paying for the clarity and the sound quality over volume. You can achieve good volumes with other lesser ohm hp too. I wanted to know if there was any improvement in the quality of the sound while you were switching these devices.

[PrfessorXaviier]

so im watching this on 2022 I want to know if there is a good cheap amp that i can use with these headphone?? ive been needing for an upgrade on sound kinda getting tired of the astros a40s

[raoulduke]

I really need some advice because I'm completely lost with this problem I'm having:

I just got the DT990pros 250ohm variant and also bought an AMP for it (focusrite solo). Now I immediatly noticed that the low end was way too weak while the high end was overemphazised.
I'm mainly producing underground EDM (bass heavy) genres like hardtechno and DnB so I thought about returning it and getting studio headphones with more emphasis on the low end.

But before returning it I thought: "Hey, let's just plug the headphone right into my motherboard and not use the AMP - and suddenly the sound seemed way more balanced. Like I could actually hear the low end now and the highs were not too harsh.
I have a fairly good mobo (MSI MPG X570) and I'm guessing the onboard soundcard pretty decent. I also have absolutely no volume issues, in fact, when I max everything in windows it's even far too loud.

So currently I'm thinking about returning the AMP and just use the DT990pro's directly plugged into my Mobo.

[Poludioskroz]

Watching/listening this with BD DT990 250 ohm on my Asus laptop from 2015. on 52% volume.🎧🔊👍👍

[mcdan]

Wow! Excellent review on the Beyerdynamic 990 Pro!!! Crystal clear

[razisharbini]

Agree with everyone, searched everywhere for this exact info.. nice that it was in 1 simple video. Cheers. Subbed.

[Amber_Oakheart]

This video was very helpful :D I was looking for some good headphones and found a pair of the 990 pro's 250 ohm new for about $130 USD (175CAD).
I'd like to eventually get a propper amp like an atom+, a schiit stack, topping etc later and was worried I wouldn't be able to run them without it.

[msd]

I think those audio interfaces could be designed to output more from only USB power because the Centrance Dacport HD puts out more than them and it's a smaller device. but it does run a little hot.

[joshmcmanus]

Hey man, Your videos are amazing been gaining so much knowledge i didnt even think i needed to know. Anyway, i have a big question i really need answered if possible please. I recently bought DT 1990 250Ohm headohones and i also bought a Scarlett 2i2 (3rd Gen) Audio interface. However i watched your video discussing how i suggest a amp and im not sure what amp to buy and HOW TO CONNECT! Ive been searching and looking forever but cant seem to find anything about my problem so im really hoping you see this bro, would mean the world, thank you and also KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

[howardskeivys]

So, I guess the question is are you happy with adequate, or, are you aiming higher?