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I'm not entirely convinced that the headphones got that worse. Have you considered that your ratty, used up DT990 changed their sound because their important parts changed with wear? Earpads influence sound. When they break down, the driver gets closer to your ear and that changes tonal balance.

You can also install an equalizer app and fix the bass yourself.

I think you can try AutoEQ inside Peace Equalizer, and just use whatever setting in DTS:X Ultra you like. I use virtual surround a lot and this way works fine for me.

You can leave that "Enable audio enhancements" on, this is needed for the audio enhancements to work properly as it seems.

And about Windows Sonic for Headphones, this is the spatial audio tech from Microsoft, but it only applies for multichannel audio and leave stereo untouched, that's why you don't notice processing with stereo content. If you're already using DTS Ultra, just disable Windows Sonic. Reason is we can't use 2 virtual surround/HRTF at the same time, this would destroy your audio quality and directional audio, it's just one or the other but doing the job alone.

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YouTube does less compression, it is actually one of the most dynamic non-lossless „music streaming services“. That might influence staging, Spotify also uses a codec that is less good at stereo imaging. Sorry that I don’t have specific sources for this, for the first part I heard it on the mastering podcast with Ian Shepherd, the second part I remember from my audio technician training.

Cool! Hope you like them! Let us know how you think they compare to the DT990.

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You can still get the normal version with the grey pads though. And the pads are cross-compatible.

I doubt you're going to find something that sounds very similar to the DT990 as they are especially know for one of the most pronounced variants of the beyer-peak and a lot of people aren't too keen on that treble.

I'd consider that close enough to OP's price point to warrant the recommendation.

The lowest price I can find for them is €235.25 ($253.49).

200€ I would think is close

Where can you get DT 900 Pro X for $200?

Surprised no one gave a shout out to the Audeze Maxwells, since its A. Made for gaming with a mic attachment B. Is wireless for convenience and C. Actually has the approval of audiophiles such as Resolve reviews, who's typically very critical of headphones.

Otherwise, if you found the 560s to sound less 'full' you could look towards the 6XX. There's something to be said about gaming performance and soundstage differences with other models (the usual esoterics), but what it ultimately comes down to is your own sound preference.

Edit: just noticed the price requirement, and the Maxwell may go over actually. If you could stretch your budget I would still recommend that, or the 6X0 and Beyer 770

Beyerdynamic Tygr or Team Tygr if you need a new mic.

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You probably wont like pc38x if you dislike the 560. Maybe up your budget to look at the $300+ range.
HD660.

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Yes, one has a 3.5 mm TRS the other a 2.5

So one will fit in the earcup and the other won't.

As you do have the Sundaras, measure the current jack that go into the earcup. My guess is 3.5 https://hifiman.com/products/detail/286 but make sure before you order.

Have it terminated with a mini XLR and order a mini XLR to 4.4 pentagon as well.

The fun of the mini XLR is that Hart offers all kind of adapter making it possible to connect to anything https://hartaudiocables.com/collections/hacable-kit

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That's disappointing to hear, but sadly not uncommon. These last few years have highlighted how much all companies (and industries overall) have had to find ways to save on costs, which inevitably get passed down to consumers. I'm sure in the coming years we will hear more stories about how pandemic and post-pandemic era products (especially electronics) have disproportionately higher failure rates than before, but I digress.

Assuming your old pads are still salvageable with a good cleaning, I would opt to swap those onto the new pair, but I would also give the new pair time to wear in regardless. Otherwise, my recommendation for a full sounding headphone, particularly for metal, would be the Focal Clear OG - but be forewarned that it is significantly more costly.