Audio-Technica ATH-AVC400
The 53mm dynamic drivers deliver a wide 15Hz-23kHz frequency response with 105dB/mW sensitivity for reference-grade audio reproduction. The over-ear, closed-back design provides a secure fit and effective isolation, while the 3.5mm gold-plated connector ensures broad compatibility with wired audio devices. These headphones are best suited for studio monitoring tasks where accurate, powerful sound is prioritized over portability or call quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic transducer |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 23000 |
| Impedance | 40 |
| Sensitivity | 105 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Cable Length | 3.05 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-AVC400 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic transducer | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 40 | 480 | - | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-AVC400 | 33.2 | 19.9 | 37.2 | 90.7 | 50.6 | 34.1 | 87 | 26.1 | 65.1 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 98.6 | 92.5 | 53 | 87 | 95.2 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.5 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 87 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 87 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 52.9 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
Usage Scores
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