Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
The 53mm drivers with CCAW voice coils and open-back design deliver a 5Hz–25kHz frequency response and naturally spacious imaging. Weighing just 235g, the self-adjusting 3D Wing Support and honeycomb aluminum casing provide a fatigue-free fit for marathon listening. These wired headphones are best for home listeners prioritizing detailed, airy sound and enduring comfort, not for taking calls on the go.
About This Headphones
The 53mm drivers with CCAW voice coils and open-back design deliver a 5Hz–25kHz frequency response and naturally spacious imaging. Weighing just 235g, the self-adjusting 3D Wing Support and honeycomb aluminum casing provide a fatigue-free fit for marathon listening. These wired headphones are best for home listeners prioritizing detailed, airy sound and enduring comfort, not for taking calls on the go.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 53 mm
- Impedance ohms 48
- Open closed back open
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | raised-fabric |
| Headband | honeycomb aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 25000 |
| Impedance | 48 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones, Frequency Response 5 Hz to 25 kHz |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 48 | 48 | 60 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 24 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X | 30.5 | 15.8 | 95.9 | 86.6 | 44.5 | 28.7 | 96.4 | 37 | 37.7 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.5 | 92.2 | 90.2 | 72.7 | 79.5 | 0 | 99.7 | 93.1 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.4 | 77 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.5 | 0 | 98.9 | 78.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.7 | 50.6 | 87.5 | 97.5 | 98.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.4 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 48 | 69.2 | 79.5 | 70.3 | 99.3 | 93.1 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85 | 91.6 | 50.6 | 70.3 | 99.9 | 98.7 |
Usage Scores
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