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 (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd 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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | bio-cellulose |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 42 | 40 | - | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 44 | 470 | 314 | 32 | 48 | 33 |
| 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 24 | 40 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | 32.1 | 18.1 | 35 | 92.8 | 44.7 | 12.5 | 70.5 | 22.3 | 72.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.3 | 98.1 | 67.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.5 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.1 | 68.2 | 92.4 | 40.8 | 72.7 | 81.1 | 81.1 | 93.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.6 | 53.7 | 0 | 97.7 | 54.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 98 | 98.3 | 35 | 95.1 | 76.1 | 68.3 | 52.9 | 97.7 | 80.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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