The headband gave me hotspots too. I replaced it with the ZMF pilot band, had to remove the original but it’s very simple, you only have to remove the four t10 torx screws.
I also replaced the pads with the Dekoni elite velour pads, although more for sound than comfort.
That_Astronomy_Guy t1_j9w3gmk wrote
Reply to beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO kinda uncomfy by db_moose
The headband gave me hotspots too. I replaced it with the ZMF pilot band, had to remove the original but it’s very simple, you only have to remove the four t10 torx screws.
I also replaced the pads with the Dekoni elite velour pads, although more for sound than comfort.