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.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 53
impedance ohms 44
open closed back closed
41 Overall Score
Price MX$4,790
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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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | JBL Live 770NC | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 40 | 42 | - | 40 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | 44 | 314 | 470 | 32 | 32 | 48 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 24 | 65 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | 33.6 | 20.6 | 37.9 | 94.8 | 52.6 | 10 | 70.7 | 27.1 | 76.9 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.5 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 70.7 | 99.2 | 89.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 93.8 | 98.5 | 93.1 | 91 | 37.4 | 98.6 | 72.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 92 | 75.5 | 93.8 | 52.9 | 79.6 | 85.7 | 81.2 | 95 | 89.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 98.5 | 84.9 | 93.8 | 89.3 | 94.6 | 62.1 | 70.7 | 99.9 | 94.9 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98.5 | 84.9 | 96.3 | 98.8 | 86.1 | 62.1 | 0 | 98.3 | 61.4 |
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