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 (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th 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 / 0.7 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 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | QCY H3 H3 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 314 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 65 | 60 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z | 30.1 | 15 | 33.9 | 92 | 42.9 | 10.4 | 13.1 | 66.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.4 | 76.4 | 94.9 | 71.4 | 50 | 98.9 | 97.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 84.4 | 76.4 | 97.5 | 88.8 | 79 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 84.5 | 91.4 | 50 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| QCY H3 H3 Compare | 92.1 | 82 | 76.4 | 85.5 | 84.4 | 86.4 | 96.5 | 83.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 92.1 | 65.7 | 92.1 | 42 | 67.6 | 13.2 | 92.2 | 97.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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