{"id":6117,"date":"2014-03-10T16:51:26","date_gmt":"2014-03-10T20:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/?p=6117"},"modified":"2014-12-04T16:14:17","modified_gmt":"2014-12-04T21:14:17","slug":"audio-technica-ath-ad900x-audiophile-open-air-headphone-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-audiophile-open-air-headphone-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Audio Technica ATH-AD900X Audiophile Open-Air Headphone Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Audiophile-grade headphones used to be remarkably expensive and they are a dream of\u00a0headphone enthusiasts. However, they have become much more affordable now and headphones makers release audiophile headphones at low price range.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Even at around $200, you can get a audiophile headphone and\u00a0Audio Technica\u00a0ATH-AD900x is one of those headphones for low-budget users. Let&#8217;s continue reading to see if this headphone deserves to be audiophile graded or it is just a marketing trick.<\/p>\n<h2>Unboxing Video<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mKTA4uqJrok\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Design and Features<\/h2>\n<p>My first impression of the Audio Technica is its huge size. This is the biggest headphone I&#8217;ve ever reviewed here, and unfortunately, this one is unfoldable, so it is too bulky to carry around. Moreover, the cable is too long and non-removable, therefore, this is definitely not a portable headphone.<\/p>\n<p>On a positive side, the headphone is very lightweight and I feel very comfortable wearing it. The\u00a03D wing support system is a great idea as it could automatically adjust itself to fit different head size. The clamping force on your head is so minimal that you won&#8217;t feel it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6119\" style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-2.jpg\" alt=\"audio-technica-ath-ad900x-2\" width=\"900\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-2-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-2-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The ear pads are well-cushioned and it is made of some kinds of cloth. Of course, they don&#8217;t look as elegant as leather ear pads, but they could be cleaner and more durable.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not really satisfied with build quality of the AD900X. It is made mostly of plastic and there is just a little aluminum outside the earcups. The 2 wings are weak and I feel like they could be broken anytime.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-3.jpg\" alt=\"audio-technica-ath-ad900x-3\" width=\"900\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-3-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-3-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/audio-technica-ath-ad900x-3-332x190.jpg 332w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Audio Quality<\/h2>\n<p>I always prefer open-back headphones because they allow more air flows inside earcups, so they are often more comfortable for my ears. The ATH-AD900X is not an exception, I easily can wear this headphone in 4-5 hours without any problem.\u00a0When I <a title=\"AKG K545 Headphone Review\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techwalls.com\/akg-k545-headphone-review\/\">reviewed the AKG 545<\/a>, I thought its bass response is not as deep as other headphones, but the\u00a0ATH-AD900X even provides\u00a0lighter bass than the AKG 545. You won&#8217;t feel much sub-bass on this headphone, however, the sound is still quite natural with no exaggerated bass and I find it more comfortable for listening to music in a long period of time. The headphone emphasizes its midrange and treble, so the sounds are very clear, crisp, contain a lot of details and no distortion.<\/p>\n<p>The Audio Technica headphone features big\u00a0\u00a053mm drivers and they contribute to an impressive sound stage. The 2D and 3D images are very wide and even better than the AKG 545.<\/p>\n<p>You will not want to turn the volume to maximum because this is a very loud headphone and an obvious downside of open-back design is the sound leakage. Therefore, this headphone should only be used at home so that you can make sure you won&#8217;t disturb people around.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Overall, the ATH-AD900X\u00a0is purely a good headphone for acoustic or classical music. The bass response is not heavy but it is clean and quite accurate, making your listening experience more relaxing. It is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009S331VU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B009S331VU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=twall-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">available on Amazon for around $200<\/a>, I will recommend this headphone if you are looking for a good sound and not the outer look.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quite lightweight at its size.<\/li>\n<li>Open-back design helps the air circulate and more comfortable to listen in long time.<\/li>\n<li>Non-sweaty headphone.<\/li>\n<li>Maximum volume level is very high.<\/li>\n<li>Solid, clear and natural sound.<\/li>\n<li>Sound stage is impressive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Materials look cheap and build quality seems flimsy.<\/li>\n<li>Not portable due to its big size.<\/li>\n<li>Bass response is very light.<\/li>\n<li>No in-line controls.<\/li>\n<li>The cable is too long and non-removable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Audiophile-grade headphones used to be remarkably expensive and they are a dream of\u00a0headphone enthusiasts. 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