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Audio-Technica ATH-AD ATH-AD500X
The 53mm drivers with CCAW voice coils and open-back design deliver a 5Hz–25kHz frequency response and naturally spacious imaging. Weighing just 235g, the self-adjusting 3D Wing Support and honeycomb aluminum casing provide a fatigue-free fit for marathon listening. These wired headphones are best for home listeners prioritizing detailed, airy sound and enduring comfort, not for taking calls on the go.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 53
impedance ohms 48
open closed back open
50 Overall Score
Price €160
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | raised-fabric |
| Headband | honeycomb aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 25000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones, Frequency Response 5 Hz to 25 kHz |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-AD ATH-AD500X | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | 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 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 480 | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD ATH-AD500X | 33.6 | 20.6 | 96.3 | 90.8 | 52.6 | 34.9 | 86.8 | 51.3 | 51.9 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 86.8 | 95.6 | 89.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.2 | 70.5 | 99.2 | 89.6 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 86.8 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.4 | 98 | 89.5 | 62.2 | 53.1 | 98.1 | 66 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 95.2 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 63.9 | 79.6 | 85.8 | 70.5 | 99.4 | 77 |
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