Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z
Proprietary 53mm drivers with OFC bobbin-wound voice coils deliver Hi-Res Audio up to 45kHz, while the lightweight aluminum housing and Double Air Damping System ensure deep, controlled bass with minimal resonance. The unique 3D wing support system and premium earpads provide a comfortable fit for long sessions, complemented by a durable 3.0m cloth-wrapped cable. These closed-back headphones are best for studio monitoring and critical listening where isolation and detailed transient response are required.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | soft premium-grade earpads |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 45000 |
| Impedance | 44 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 3 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 44 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | 33.2 | 19.8 | 37.1 | 94.4 | 50.3 | 10.5 | 70.2 | 26 | 76 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 86.8 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 36.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 52.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.es 1 offer From €260
We started tracking prices for this product on May 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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