Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Gen vs T90 Review & Comparison

The Beyerdynamic Tesla headphones series are one of the best known stereo headphones in market over years. Excellence in quality production each headset carries precise workmanship from Germany. plays crystal clear, excels with faultless impulse fidelity and long-range, power sound quality. The Tesla headphones series not only has extraordinarily harmonically tuned frequency range but also features unique and aesthetic appearance. Their sound reproduction is spatially transparent and satisfies the most demanding of listeners..

So coming to the point, its important to know what should you spend for ? the Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Generation or Beyerdynamic T90 ?

We shall begin with simple comparison technical specs & features sheet, with colors showing major differences with Green and Orange colors.

Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Generation vs T90 Review

Technical Specs & Features Comparison

Audiophile Stereo Headphones	Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Generation	BeyerDynamic T90 Limited Edition
Prices are updated each day on this website	$964.67 Best Buy	Out of stock Best Buy
Color	Silver, Black	Black, Grey, Silver, Some Magenta on the ear cups
Transmission type	Wired
Transducer type	Dynamic
Headphone design (operating principle)	Semi-open back (Attenuates ambient noises without completely muffling them)	Open back Neutral, flat, and airy reproduction, with no extra emphasis on the bass
Headphone impedance	600 ohms	250 ohms
Headphone frequency response	5 – 50,000 Hz	5 – 40,000 Hz
Nominal sound pressure level	102 dB (1 mW / 500 Hz)
Maximum sound pressure level	126 dB (300 mW / 500 Hz)	125 dB (200 mW / 500 Hz)
T.H.D	< 0.05% (1 mW / 500 Hz)
Power handling capacity	300 mW	200 mW
Sound coupling to the ear	Circumaural (around the ear)
Ear Pad design	Viscoelastic breathable ear pads that enable a very pleasant comfort over several hours	Ear pads made of micro velours and microfibre ensure maximum comfort of wearing
Headband pressure	approx. 2.8 N Head-band is made of spring steel
Cable	3 m long / double-sided Audiophile textile-coated, detachable connecting cable, which is shielded over its whole length and provides the best emission and radiation protection	3 m / single-sided Non-detachable cable
Connector	Gold-plated 3-pole mini stereo jack (3.5 mm) & 1/4″ adapter (6.35 mm)Cable conductors are made of OCC 7N copper to ensure an excellent music transmission	Gold vaporised mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm) & 1/4″ adaptor (6.35 mm)
Weight	360 g	425 g
Supplied accessory	Hard case	Carrying case
Recommended accessories	Audiophile connecting cable with 4-pin XLR connector for balanced transmission, length 3 m	Headphone extension cable 1/4″ / 6.35 mm, length 3 m
	Audiophile connecting cable with 3-pole mini stereo jack (3.5 mm) & 1/4″ adapter (6.35 mm), length 1.40 m
Warranty	5-year warranty
Audiophile Stereo Headphones	Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Generation	BeyerDynamic T90 Limited Edition
Price	Best Buy	Best Buy

Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Generation

• Enhanced tuning

  With a touch more warmth and musicality that will delight audiophile listeners.

• Carefully intensified bass

  If you are contemporary music lover, then T1 second gen headphones delivers the low-frequency foundation to its best.

• Tesla technology with innovative sound transducers

  The electric signal is converted into sound vibrations with virtually no loss of performance giving dynamic response.

• Symmetrical transmission

  The new edition of the T 1 with textile-covered double sided connection cable and screwable jack plug provides optimum sound transmission. Also it can be exchanged for an optional cable with 4-pin XLR connector (Removable design over T90)

• Extraordinary Comfort levels for hours of music

  T1 second generation is backed up by Soft, hollow fibre velour ear cushions which transport warmth and moisture away from the head, enabling you to enjoy music for hours.
  A memory foam layer beneath the velour cover makes the ear cushions exceptionally soft.

BeyerDynamic T90 Limited Edition

• Completely open design

  Major difference in T90 vs T1 is the Open backed design, providing you a wider sound-stage. The music sounds as if it’s surrounding you. The Open backed design delivers sound without boom, the airy reproduction of sound delivers a neutral, flat sound.

As final note from me,
Go for T90 when you wish to begin with more serious music listening and tight over your budget, whereas more serious critical listeners shall graduate over to the second generation T1’s.