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Audio-Technica ATH-A500

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Key specs

  • 48 Ω
  • , 100 dB
  • , 30000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
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Audio-Technica ATH-A500 - Technical Overview

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48 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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290 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

Audio-Technica ATH-A500 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight10.23 oz
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Connectivity
USBno
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Design
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  • Black
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance48.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 100
Frequency range< 30000
Driver technologyDynamic
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Audio-Technica ATH-A500 Home review
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Published: 22.01.2010
Home review
5.0

With the ATH-A500, Audio Technica has produced a set of cans that really should be on your audition list

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