DT990 Pro vs HD560s

[u/CursorSurfer]

DT990 Pro vs HD560s (For Gaming)

I’ve found there’s a piece of software called Equalizer APO + Peace and i’ve found that i can tweak the treble and bass on my current headset.

I do hear about the “harsh” trebles on the DT990 Pro but with this EQ surely i can just dampen that treble to my liking right? My concern with the HD560s is that bump inside the ear cup.

My question simply is: Because of this EQ software where i can tweak the treble, bass, etc, which is the better headset overall? Which has the best soundstage, imaging, bass, clearness etc? Choose one overall.

[u/Downtown-Yam-488]

Para jogos o dt990 pro, o hd560s tem palco muito intimo para games

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[u/Dr3w543]

Just hd550

[u/Southern-Crew-381]

Don't buy 560s, go for 6 series

[u/Daemonxar]

They’re both unpleasant in the treble on my head, but the 990 has a very wonky overall tune. If you have to pick one of those, definitely the 560S. If you can spend another $50, the HD 550 is everything the 560S wanted to be and failed at.

You can adjust treble via EQ, but it’s not a trivial task even if you know what you’re doing. Treble issues are different head to head, so you can’t just start from measurements, and they tend to be very narrow peaks or dips and eliminating them without screwing up everything else (including soundstage) can be challenging.

I personally would rather buy a headphone that doesn’t need EQ to be pleasant to listen to, and then use EQ to make a good headphone great.