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headphones
Audio-Technica

ATH-AD900X

Category
Headphones
Form
Open-back
Connection
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Driver
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What listeners keep saying · from 4 reviews

uncomfortable2build quality issues1comfortable1

Has had their ATH-AD900X since 2015 and, after cable mods and repaints, it is still their main headphone.

positive

After over a month with the ATH-AD900X, finds it not bass-shy at all, with better bass than their M50, and a soundstage smaller than the AD700's.

positive

Their ATH-AD900X sounds decent from an iPod, but an amp noticeably widens the soundstage and improves separation and texture.

positive

Replaced a dead DT 880 with the ATH-AD900X and finds it extremely open, like strapping speakers to their ears, and very light on the head.

positivecomfortable

Brainwavz XL velour pads fixed all the comfort issues on their ATH-AD900X without changing the sound signature.

mixed

Owns the ATH-AD900X and AD700X and finds both very bass-light, with a sound signature unlike their other headphones.

mixed

Replacing the worn pads on their ATH-AD900X with Brainwavz XL completely ruined the sound for them.

mixed

Always loved the sound of the ATH-AD900X, but the 3D wing headband felt cheap and too loose, so they shifted unless they sat still.

mixeduncomfortable

Likes the sound of their ATH-AD900X, but the 3D wing headband has always given them trouble.

mixeduncomfortable

Owns both the ATH-AD900X and R70x and says the AD900X is not competitive at its price.

negative

A month or two into the hobby, finds their ATH-AD900X pretty wonderful.

positive

Their ATH-AD900X failed early: the plastic started cracking and the non-detachable cable fell apart.

negativebuild quality issues