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Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z

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4.4 / 5

Pros

  • superior transient response and smoother airflow for precise diaphragm movement
  • The soundstage is still excellent
  • Double bass drums sounded clear and crisp

Cons

  • dynamic drivers might sometimes need some burn in time
  • feel stiff in comparison and were already creaking a bit
  • been stuck at home right next to a construction site
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Key specs

  • 44 Ω
  • 5, 42000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z - Pros & Cons

Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z

Pros

  • superior transient response and smoother airflow for precise diaphragm movement
  • The soundstage is still excellent
  • Double bass drums sounded clear and crisp
  • good
  • comfortable
  • closed and quality
  • sound quality is much better and clearer to me than my old sonys
  • Cool dark green and reflective chamber ring is very nice

Cons

  • dynamic drivers might sometimes need some burn in time
  • feel stiff in comparison and were already creaking a bit
  • been stuck at home right next to a construction site
  • treble and midrange is typically harder to identify
  • Still a bit strange
  • large headphones and are not really designed to carry around
  • top headband pads are uncomfortable with weird pressure points

Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
53 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
44 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
335 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Weight11.82 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • 6.35mm
Cable length3.0
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialAluminum
CategoryStudio
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance44.0 Ω
Frequency range5 - 42000
Diaphragm diameter2.1 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size2.09 in
Maximum input power2000.0 mW
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Power
Power handling capacity2000.0 mW

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