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Audio-Technica AD900X Headphones
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Audio-Technica AD900X Headphones
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Designed to satisfy the most discerning music lovers, the Audio-Technica AD900X is a great choice for those who like the spacious quality of open-back headphones and the comfort necessary for long listening sessions. The 53-millimeter dynamic drivers were specifically designed for this model, with rare-earth magnets and the company’s copper-clad aluminum-wire (CCAW) voice-coil technology for superior audio reproduction and an extremely wide frequency response Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downCzajos09
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Sep 6, 2021
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Questionable before purchase and loved after purchase
To be honest I was a little bit hestiant about that headphones because I never had open-back headphones but to my great surprise they are great. Music is very balanced and is very rich in sound. They are very light and comfortable to the point I almost forgot that they are on my head :) Even headband is much better for me than standard ones.
Recommends this product? Yes
A.Lin
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Jun 27, 2019
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Great sound and quite comfortable, decent mids and treble, although not the most natural and the highs could get harsh before sufficient burn in. Bass is not as emphasized but not lacking for non bass heads. Comfort is great with pads and improved by the rubber band mod.
Recommends this product? Yes
gtb75
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Apr 8, 2019
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I only have about 18 hours of play time on my set, but I just did a few minutes of listening on my 789 and my Liquid Platinum (both driven by a SU-8). Contrary to the review below, I feel these are not worthy of a one star review. At the very least they deserve more than a single sentence.
I find them very fast and accurate (think light on their feet), but I wouldn't call them "bright". The sound stage is very W I D E and the imaging is very precise. They are also very efficient and can be driven by pretty much anything, but they do respond to better amplification. My primary use for these will be gaming, so the attributes above are all beneficial. That being said, they are perfectly adequate for music. If I had to quickly summarize these it would be spacious and pretty neutral sounding.
Other somewhat similarly priced headphones I own are the 6XX and T50MK3, and both of those are "warmer" and have more bass. Also, both of those require significant amplification to sound even remotely good. The AD900X can absolutely do more with less when it comes to power. Sure the 6XX is better when properly driven, but you have to include amplification in the cost of admission with them. Yes relatively inexpensive amplification like the Liquid Spark and Atom has come a long way, but it isn't a requirement for AD900X. The 6XX is also double the price of the AD900X, so that is also worth mentioning.
In terms of negatives, I would agree with what others have said about bass output and extension. The bass they have is very well defined and controlled, but there isn't a lot of it compared to my other headphones. The fit is comfortable, but they don't really feel "solid" on my head - but this could be because they are super light. The biggest annoyance, as expressed by many others, is the cable. It is, in a word, terrible! No matter what you do it tries to coil itself back up and won't stay straight. It is also very long (over 9') which might be an asset depending on your use case, but it's far too long for my needs.
Considering the $100 price Massdrop was selling these for, they are really good. I paid that same price for the ATH-A500 (also for gaming) nearly 15 years ago and these are significantly better. If light weight and efficiency are important factors for you then there isn't much out there that will challenge these at anywhere remotely near this price. Right now I am deducting a star for the mediocre bass and the absolutely horrible cable, but I think four stars is pretty fair considering the price.
NOTE: If the bass response changes after putting some additional hours on these I will note it in the comments section below, but I don't expect much change since these have dynamic drivers. I might pick up the SHP9500 to see how they compare to these, but I expect anything they pick up in bass over the AD900X they will lack in terms of sound stage and overall refinement the A-T has.
Exai
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Apr 18, 2019
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After short 5 hours of burn in the sound is fast and immensely fun. These are a tad bright, but definitely not painful. Bass is there, not much of it, but it is not lean, it's accurate and goes pretty low. Sonically these are the best headphones I've ever had pleasure to listen to, comparing to HE-4XX, HD595, CAL!, K612, K550. The soundstage is especially phenomenal. 5 stars for sound, especially considering the price.
However, having a below average sized head, these are simply too big for me. Clamping force is applied mostly below my ears, to my jaw, and upper side of the pads barely touch my head. It's a shame that they don't have a different, adjustable construction, and I'll likely get rid of them for this reason alone. I cannot really rate how comfortable they are, because they barely sit on my head.
EDIT (almost a month after arrival):
I've fixed the issue with headphones being too big for me by leaving them for two nights with rubber bands pulling 3D wings downwards. Sound has improved some more, but not much. I'm very happy with bass extention, sound could be a bit darker, but overall I'm in love with these. Avoid if you prefer darker sound though.
Plugged into Topping DX3 pro.
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ElCapoNinja
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Jun 15, 2022
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Super light and Amazing sound !!!
For the price this can’t be beat !!!! These have awesome sound , great balance and detail, greatly recommended !!!
Recommends this product? Yes
Indokiwi
3
Apr 25, 2019
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Can’t beat open air headphones for the ultimate soundstage. these go very low on bass extensions it’s impressive I do use an amplifier with it though. Overall they are a joy to listen to very comfortable too.
AudioJet
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Jul 31, 2022
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Insane Comfort
Pros:
Very lightweight and comfortable.
Extremely open soundstage.
Very open backed.
Spring splite headband keeps pain off of the skull.
Easy to mod.
Great value.
Failry neutral but can pick up a bit with a good amp.
Sound improves with better pads. (Leather)
3.5mm with 1/4 adapter.
Cons:
Original pada are okay at best.
Cable is too long for production or desk work.
Cable is not removable. (Without taking it apart)
Needs a very large case.
Not audiophile but nice overall sound signature.
If you're looking for a light comfortable over ear headphone with a smooth airy sound signature give it a try.
Recommends this product? Yes
Tryphon
1
Jun 17, 2022
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Very balanced sound. Better than expected
I own a dozen high end headphones. I rank these up with the best. The response balance is very smooth, with great bass and a very well balanced middle and lively, but not intrusive treble. Beautiful for classical and vocal material. The price/quality ratio is outstanding.
Recommends this product? Yes
WOLFGANG420
20
Apr 10, 2022
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sound great
Gave them to family. They loved them along with a Schiit stack.
Recommends this product? Yes
LamprosCH
5
Apr 27, 2020
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sound stage!!!
perfect headphones for pubg!
Recommends this product? Yes
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