Is the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro Mkii worth the upgrade from the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Mkii?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro Mkii actually scores 10.0 points below the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro Mkii, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (8.5 to 7.0) and value (7.5 to 6.5). It is at least $101 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.57.0
- Value7.56.5
Spec differences
No meaningful spec differences are recorded for these two - either they really are near-identical on paper, or the catalog is missing the fields that would separate them. The full comparison shows every field we have.
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "DT 1990 Pro Mkii to DT 1770 Pro Mkii". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.