Designed for incredibly comfortable listening. With a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and magnesium frame structure, these open-air headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, offering a completely natural listening experience. Newly designed 53 mm drivers with CCAW voice coils reproduce remarkably natural sound, with impactful bass and outstanding vocal projection. The self-adjusting wing support automatically adjusts to your head size. A straight OFC cable at the left earpiece terminates to a mini plug with included ¼" adapter.
Q: What is the driver size of these Audio-Technica headphones?
A: The headphones have 53 mm drivers with CCAW voice coils for natural sound reproduction.
Q: What is the headphone fit of the Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X?
A: The Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X headphones are designed for an over-the-ear fit.
Q: Do these Audio-Technica headphones have a microphone?
A: No, these headphones do not have a built-in microphone.
Q: How are these headphones connected to a device?
A: These headphones use a wired connection to your device.
Q: Does this product come with a carrying case?
A: No, the headphones do not come with a carrying case.
Q: Are these headphones noise-canceling?
A: These headphones offer sound isolation, but they do not have active environmental noise control.
Q: Are these, over-ear or on-ear?
A: Over-ear.
Q: How long is the included aux cord?
A: The attached cable is 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) in length.

Designed for incredibly comfortable listening. With a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and magnesium frame structure, these open-air headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, offering a completely natural listening experience. Newly designed 53 mm drivers with CCAW voice coils reproduce remarkably natural sound, with impactful bass and outstanding vocal projection. The self-adjusting wing support automatically adjusts to your head size. A straight OFC cable at the left earpiece terminates to a mini plug with included ¼" adapter.

The HD 560S indulges the audiophile evaluating their music’s entire journey through the audio path. With linear acoustics and exceptional low-frequency performance the HD 560S was crafted for the analytical audio enthusiast. This open-back headphone is tuned to reveal every detail in your music without sacrificing the gratifying bass response. When combined with its ultralight chassis and luxurious comfort, it’s a breakthrough value in reference monitoring.

Introducing the ATH-M50xBT2, the second generation of our critically acclaimed M-Series wireless over-ear headphones, featuring a number of enhancements to improve performance and usability. But don’t worry – we’ve changed nothing about the critically acclaimed sonic signature. The M50xBT2 delivers the same exhilarating wireless listening experience as its predecessor, offering exceptional clarity and deep, accurate bass response. There’s even the option to adjust the headphone’s EQ settings, if you so choose – make the changes in the A-T Connect app and save directly to the headphones. In addition, we have greatly improved vocal pickup, incorporating beamforming microphone technology for clearer phone calls and communication with the built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant. We’ve also added multipoint pairing to let you connect wirelessly to two devices at once. An updated USB-C connection, a low latency mode, and compatibility with high-quality audio codecs round out the enhancements. When Audio-Technica brought the legendary ATH-M50x studio sound into the world of personal wireless audio, we created what are, simply, the best-sounding wireless headphones on the market. But we weren’t content to stop there.

Perfect for home studios or emerging audio professionals, the ATH-R30x delivers pro-grade performance with a natural, immersive sound and a wide, detailed soundstage. Its open-back design allows sound to flow naturally, ensuring clear, distortion-free audio, while Audio-Technica’s precise transducer design minimizes extra tuning for an authentic listening experience. An adjustable headband evenly distributes weight for comfort, and soft velour earpads with a breathable design ensure a stress-free fit, even during long sessions. With its combination of clarity, comfort, and professional-quality sound, the ATH-R30x is the perfect entry into the R-Series experience.
| Pros for Audio-Technica - ATH-AD500X Open Back Headphones - Black | |||
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| Sound Quality, Comfort | Sound Quality, Comfort, Bass, Weight, Fit | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— |
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| There were no cons for this product— | Cable Length, Clamping Force | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews
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