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Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250Ω) vs HiFiMAN Sundara

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250Ω)
8.3
/ 10
Over-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
HiFiMAN Sundara
8.6
/ 10
Over-earHigh end

Specs comparison

8.3/10
SCORE
8.6/10
250Ω
IMPEDANCE
37Ω
98dB
SENSITIVITY
94dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro (250Ω) scores 8.3/10 with 250Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 250Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The HiFiMAN Sundara scores 8.6/10 with 37Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 37Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the HiFiMAN Sundara scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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