beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. RIG 500 PRO HX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and RIG 500 PRO HX. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. RIG 500 PRO HX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO RIG 500 PRO HX
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 7.49 cm
Weight 250 g 323 g beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO headphones.
Colour Black -
Earpad Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use - Game console
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO RIG 500 PRO HX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500 PRO HX are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO HX.
Max Input Power 100 mW 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 111 dB RIG 500 PRO HX have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 250 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO RIG 500 PRO HX
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 45 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO RIG 500 PRO HX
Controls - Volume
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO RIG 500 PRO HX
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO RIG 500 PRO HX
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO RIG 500 PRO HX
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Dolby activation card, audio dial with 2 rubber sleeves
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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