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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO · 139 €Philips SHP9500 · 79 €
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| What matters | Beyerdynamic DT 990 PROBeyerdynamicMedium confidence | Philips SHP9500PhilipsMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.5 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Best price | 139,00 € | 79,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 8.6 | 9.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 8.4 (best in this comparison) | 5.8 |
| Performance | 7.6 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 9.4 (best in this comparison) | 6.6 |
| Repairability | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 5.4 |
| Support & warranty | 8.0 (best in this comparison) | 5.2 |
| Battery | — | — |
| Noise cancelling | None — open back | None — open back |
| Weight | 250 g | 320 g |
| Connection | Fixed coiled cable, 6.3 mm | Detachable cable, 3.5 mm |
| Replaceable pads | Yes — every part is a spare part | Pads only — third party, not from Philips |
| Best for | Detail and air at a low price · Gaming — the stage is wide · Anyone who likes a bright tuning | Gaming — the stage and imaging are the point · Comfort over long sessions · Spending under €100 and not feeling it |
| Avoid if | You are treble sensitive — this is the sharpest of the range · You need isolation | You want bass · You need isolation |
| Main drawback | A pronounced treble peak that some cannot tolerate | Bass is thin and rolls off early |
Verdict
Take the Philips SHP9500 unless you need repairability.
The Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO scores highest at 8.5, but it costs 60,00 € more than the Philips SHP9500, which scores 7.0. That premium buys you repairability — 3.8 points of it. Worth it if detail and air at a low price describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for bass is thin and rolls off early on the Philips SHP9500.
Best overallBeyerdynamic DT 990 PRO — Highest Worth Score here at 8.5, 1.5 ahead of the Philips SHP9500. Best for detail and air at a low price.
Best valuePhilips SHP9500 — 60,00 € cheaper than the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO and only 1.5 behind on Worth Score. You give up repairability.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.