beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO vs. Shure SRH940

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and Shure SRH940. 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. Shure SRH940 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Shure SRH940
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26 cm
Width - 25.7 cm
Depth - 10.5 cm
Weight 250 g 322 g beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO are lighter than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO headphones.
Colour Black Silver
Recommended Use - Professional audio, home audio
SOUND QUALITY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Shure SRH940
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Shure SRH940 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 35000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO offer a larger frequency range than Shure SRH940.
Max Input Power 100 mW 1000 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% -
Sensitivity 96 dB 100 dB/mW Shure SRH940 have higher sensitivity than beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO.
Impedance 250 Ohm 42 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
CABLE beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Shure SRH940
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - coiled - 3 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 2.5 m
Cable Length 3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
CONNECTIONS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Shure SRH940
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Shure SRH940
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Carrying case, 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter, velour ear pads
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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