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Beyerdynamic DT1990 PRO MKII Open-Back Studio Reference Headphones 30ohm Headphones - Over/On Ear Beyerdynamic DT1990 PRO MKII Open-Back Studio Reference Headphones 30ohm COMES WITH BOX AND 2 CABLES ONLY USED 10HOURS MAX TOO MANY HEADPHONES NO TIME FOR LISTENING FANTASTIC CONDITION AS BRAND NEW PICK UP FROM BURWOOD OR BERALA CAN POST IN AUSTRALIA WITH AGREED COST THANKS FOR WATCHING Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: EFT, PayId, Cash on Pickup Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By kopyland 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $650 Date: August 3, 2025Aug 3
The A$650 asking price for this “new” DT 1990 PRO is ambitious compared to the typical used market, sitting just below the 75th percentile (A$663) but well above the median (A$494) of nine recent AUD comps; it’s not a bargain, but it’s not absurd if the condition truly is unused. That’s notable because the DT 1990 PRO has no direct successor yet—the MkII is a consumer variant, not a studio replacement—so timing doesn’t hurt its value, but “new” at A$650 still undercuts the current AU$1,159 retail by roughly 44%, which is the real upside here.
This headphone remains a top-tier studio workhorse for its razor-sharp detail retrieval, tight Tesla drivers, and open-back clarity that excels on mixing and critical listening, especially when paired with a quality amp. If the listing includes the original box, cable, and unbroken ear pads, the “new” condition justifies leaning toward the 75th percentile rather than the median. Only raise concerns if the ear pads show wear or accessories are missing; otherwise, at this price, it’s a solid buying opportunity for a pro-grade reference that still holds its ground in 2026.
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Beyerdynamic traces its roots to 1924 Berlin, where engineer Eugen Beyer founded Elektrotechnische Fabrik Eugen Beyer to produce cinema loudspeakers for the dawn of sound films. Born in St. Petersburg in 1903, Beyer relocated amid the Russian Revolution, pioneering dynamic drivers that defined early audio reproduction. Post-World War II destruction forced a rebuild in Heilbronn in 1948, with his son Fred R. Beyer steering the family-owned firm through decades of innovation until its 2025 acquisition by China's Cosonic Intelligent, marking the end of a century-long German heritage.
The brand excels in headphones and microphones, launching the DT 48 in 1937 as the world's first dynamic headphones—a staple for sound engineers until 2012. It expanded into wireless systems, conference tech, and professional monitoring gear, serving studios, broadcast, film, and now gaming. While early efforts included amplifiers and loudspeakers, Beyerdynamic prioritizes transducers over consumer amps, DACs, turntables, speakers, or cables.
Renowned for durable, reference-grade professional audio, Beyerdynamic occupies a solid mid-to-high-end niche, blending accessible pricing with studio precision that appeals to creators and audiophiles. Its century of milestones—from micing royalty to touring icons—cements a reputation for reliability and sonic purity among discerning hi-fi buyers seeking tools that endure.
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