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    Product Description

    The ATH-A990Z art monitor closed-back dynamic headphones feature proprietary large-aperture 53 mm drivers with OFC bobbin-wound voice coils to deliver Hi-Res audio reproduction The drivers' integrated yoke and top-mounted PCB contribute to the high-resolution performance by providing superior transient response and smoother airflow for precise diaphragm movement The lightweight aluminum housings reduce unwanted resonance and incorporate Audio-Technica's double Air damping system (D A D S) for Deep bass reproduction A-t's improved 3D wing support system ensures a great comfortable fit aided by the headphones' soft premium-grade ear pads The 3 0 M (9 8') tangle-free cable is cloth-wrapped for lasting durability

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    361 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appearance of the headphones, mentioning it's good looking, with a wing design. They also appreciate the detail level. However, some customers are disappointed with the size. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, comfort, quality, durability, and portability.

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    15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

    Customers like the detail level of the headphones. They say the clarity and separation for gaming is outstanding, and the headphones are very detailed, accurate, and concise. They also say the vocals never get lost, and instruments are all clear. The highs are crisp, clear, and full, and it gives depth to everything. The bass is emphasized without being overwhelming, and lyrics come through clear.

    "...The big thing with the A550Zs is exquisite upper mid range and treble. Vocals are beautifully lifelike and strings are an absolute pleasure...." Read more

    "...colder sound, but they make up for it with the extreme instrument clarity and separation, which is what I bought them for...." Read more

    "...are fun and exciting sounding while still being very accurate and concise...." Read more

    "...the box I found my self gazing at the headphones, they are sexy, revealing, those ear cups are to die for...." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that the wing design is great, comfortable, and sexy. They also appreciate the 3D wing and comfort-arch pivot design. Overall, customers are impressed with the sleek and modern design.

    "...looking with the big Audio Technica wing support and otherwise very simple in looking, all black plastic, rubber and pleather with understated..." Read more

    "...The cool dark green and reflective chamber ring is very nice (the pictures don't do it justice)...." Read more

    "...Upon opening the box I found my self gazing at the headphones, they are sexy, revealing, those ear cups are to die for...." Read more

    "...notes from violin, guitar solos and such all sound fantastic and super crisp...." Read more

    76 customers mention52 positive24 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the drivers just sound like cheap headphones, while others say that the bass is still present and picking up sounds like they've never heard before. The headphones are vocal forward with lots of detail in the vocal range. They also have very high BPM double base drums and fast mid guitar. The price was great for the quality, and they arrived super fast. However, some customers say that when using a decent DAC, the bass becomes more prominent and the sound is slightly colder.

    "...The soundstage increased, really helps it sound less closed and congested, not to really big levels like my AD900 but it gets damn close, especially..." Read more

    "...I disagree, these headphones(A990Z) have clear sound but the bass does not live up to the hype...." Read more

    "...They are the most comfortable and beautiful sounding headphones I own, love these. I even bought a Bluetooth clip adapter to use these with...." Read more

    "...It feels incredibly comfortable now that I'm used to it. It sounds amazing too. I've never really had a "high end" pair of dedicated headphones...." Read more

    38 customers mention25 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it's extremely comfortable and light, while others say that it causes discomfort and a pinching feeling on the pads.

    "...Comfort - The A550Zs are very comfortable fit (I do have a large head so lack of clamp force may be an issue for people with smaller heads)...." Read more

    "...Extremely comfortable and light. Sound quality is unmatched in this price range, actually I would put these up against $250.00 headphones...." Read more

    "...It feels incredibly comfortable now that I'm used to it. It sounds amazing too. I've never really had a "high end" pair of dedicated headphones...." Read more

    "...One thing that didn't subside was a pinching feeling on the pads. The pads themselves are quite comfortable and soft, made of high quality faux [?]..." Read more

    30 customers mention19 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they're nice headphones with a wonderful Dolby Atmos sound, while others say that they are low quality and ruined by terrible ear pads.

    "...SOUND [with stock pads])Simply put, these headphones are fun and exciting sounding while still being very accurate and concise...." Read more

    "...gazing at the headphones, they are sexy, revealing, those ear cups are to die for. Those curves... Such attention to detail by Audio Technica...." Read more

    "...The earpads were not the greatest. I strongly suggest buying another type of pad that will fit over the headphones...." Read more

    "...I am ashamed to say my head is pretty big. This headset is perfect though and should fit about anyone unless you are pretty small...." Read more

    23 customers mention11 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the headphones. Some mention that the build quality is vastly better, the cable is well made, and long-lasting, while others say that the headband does not seem very durable and feels like cheap plastic.

    "...Bu seem solidly enough put together, I wouldn't worry much about durability, there's just nothing premium about the build...." Read more

    "...your ear are nicely padded, though it's made of the same cheap pleather like material most ear-cuffs use so after about a year of wearing/using this..." Read more

    "...to replace the cable, in the future when I'm forced to... otherwise very durable and well made cable... just very, very, very long!..." Read more

    "...They do break in a bit, so first wear will be the least comfortable but they get better after a few sessions...." Read more

    14 customers mention8 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the portability of the headphones. Some mention that they are quite light, while others say that they're a bit heavy and bulky. The long cable and the design make them not portable at all.

    "...They are quite light, I find the clamp force absolutely perfect (secure but I don't feel any squeezing) and the stock ear pads are quite comfortable..." Read more

    "...You cannot adjust them. They do have a little weight. Not an issue if the headband had sufficient support...." Read more

    "...Extremely comfortable and light. Sound quality is unmatched in this price range, actually I would put these up against $250.00 headphones...." Read more

    "...OK. Bright. Lack body (weak bass).Light. Short cord.Did not come with a 1/4" plug or an adapter...." Read more

    14 customers mention4 positive10 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the headphones. They mention that the ear pads are small and not large enough to fully go over their ear. The cans are on the smaller side, and positioning them is key. The cord is obnoxiously long for routine on the go use, and the sizing is too shallow to offer any support on the head and inner ear, and they lack midrange.

    "...to... otherwise very durable and well made cable... just very, very, very long!..." Read more

    "...But the real problem is that they are too shallow to offer any support on the head and the inner diameter of the ear hole is too small for most...." Read more

    "...the Sony ear cups were crushing my earlobes...because the A990Z ear cups are much bigger and easily fit my entire earlobe in side...." Read more

    "...Bad. Lack midrange. Too much trebble.If you like this style I strongly recommend that you save a bit and get the ATH-A990Z...." Read more

    Simply underrated and under appreciated.
    4 Stars
    Simply underrated and under appreciated.
    I have owned the Audio Technica ATH-A990z for just under two months and have been using it daily. It really surprises me that this doesn't have any reviews considering the success of the previous iteration of this headphone, the ATH-A900x. I really don't often do reviews but I really think this headphone does deserve praise. Here is a bit of background and context of where I'm coming from. If you don't care just scroll down to the (SOUND) portion.I mostly listened to open backed headphones. My first real headphone where my Audio-Technica AD900 (the original open back, non Xs). They had an amazing midrange, soundstage, and imaging. But they had absolutely no bass and highs that were very accurate but on the edge of being sibilant. I ran them off a Yamaha AV receiver that had a decent headphone output and it really brought down the highs to acceptable levels. I used tone controls included in the receiver to bring up the bass up to enjoyable levels. I also added extra padding in the ear cups to stop the drivers from toughing my ears That was my daily driver for nearly 3 years before I broke them from constantly sitting on them accidentally when ever I left them on my computer chair. I absolutely loved they sound of theses headphones (after modifications) and is partly the reason why I decided to get the A990z. I had gotten the raved Phillips SHP9500 to replace my old workhorse, but those sounded extreme boring and dull compared the AD900. Very comfortable and nothing sounded wrong on them, but they made my entire music collection sound the same and nothing stood out. I wanted to experience that Audio Technica magic again, and I also need a closed backed headphone this time (my noisy little nephew lives with us now!). I look into the newly refreshed Art Monitor Z series, the A990z being right in my price point. I also have the TEAC AI-301DA headphone out as my new source audio output. I mostly listen to electronic (Aphex Twin, BOC, Chris Clark, etc..) music with some occasional instrumental orchestra or jazz.(SOUND [with stock pads])Simply put, these headphones are fun and exciting sounding while still being very accurate and concise. The imaging/sound separation and soundstage is pretty good for this closed back headphone (These work very well with gaming!). Despite what the title and name say these are not that good for sound monitoring and engineering (although they are much better than ATH-M50x in that regard). The sound is V shaped, emphases on bass and highs but not overdone. The bass goes deep and has quite a bit of impact. These are not bass cannons but was I pleasantly surprised at much low end it pumps out (though maybe that's just my open back preference showing). Mids are still very present and wonderful, but not on front stage and like my old AD900. High are emphasized but nowhere sibilant like Audio Technicas of past and is very accurate. It also remained me of my AD900, but without the harshness. As with most closed headphones, these do indeed sound closed. There is soundstage, but not a whole lot and not enough to WOW most people like really good open backs. Imaging is very good, like AD900, but I clearly remember the AD900 being better(COMFORT [with stock pads])If you know anything about AT's 3D wing system then you know that comfort might be a hit more miss (fortunately it's usually works with most people, myself included). There are some problems to note. The headphone will feel like its sliding off your head at first, though once you break them in and start wearing them after a while that feeling will subside. One thing that didn't subside was a pinching feeling on the pads. The pads themselves are quite comfortable and soft, made of high quality faux [?] leather. I personally don't like like any type leather touching my ears, I've been more inclined to cloth or velour pads. But the real problem is that they are too shallow to offer any support on the head and the inner diameter of the ear hole is too small for most. My ears are not big and they fit uncomfortably tight in them. I would image anyone with larger ears would simply not fit in these. Fortunately, you can change the ear pads, thought most pads that are not made specifically for the Art Monitor series will be a REALLY tight fit. Some wont fit at all, but will some will (Like HiFiMAN Pads and Brainwavz Pads). The stock pads are the only flaw that come with the A990z.(DESIGN)There not much to say if you familiar the AT design with their A series of Headphones. 3D wing design. Up, down, left, and right articulating earcups. Angled drivers. These also have a really nice fixed single 3 meter braided cable, which is curiously exclusive to the A990z within its own line up. The higher end models also don't have Up and Down articulating earcups for some reason. These are not the best in isolating sound, but it works well enough and keeps crying children noises at bay, more so that any open back. These are very efficient and not hard to drive. They can be driven off a most smartphones or a PC headphone jack to unsafe levels of loud. Be warned though, they are quite sensitive will pick up noise if your audio output is sub-par or dirty. These can actually pick up a constant low hissing in my TEAC AI-301DA, which I never realized was there with my Phillips SHP9500. I really have no idea if the A990z will scale well with high end equipment, but it certainly wouldn't hurt. The cool dark green and reflective chamber ring is very nice (the pictures don't do it justice).(SOUND and COMFORT [with Brainwavz Hybrid Memory Foam Earpad])So I got tired of using the stock pads and constant pinching sensation it had. Brainwavz Hybrid Memory non-angled pads was one known pad that was able to (barely) fit on AT Cans. These are pain and will take like 20 mins as you struggle to get them on, but persevere though and you will get them on. Having smaller hands also helps. I only hoping for a comfort increase and not much else, but I got much more than that. The sound did change for the better in my opinion. The soundstage increased, really helps it sound less closed and congested, not to really big levels like my AD900 but it gets damn close, especially for a closed back design. The imaging/sound separation and mids is now FANTASTIC and really reminds me of AD900. Highs didn't really change that much but does sound a little more spacious and accurate. Bass is much more tight and accurate, particularity in the lower spectrum. There is less low end bass slam which makes it sound more neutral over all (the low bass was quite accentuated for my taste). Midbass still punchy and tight. Comfort is simply perfect now. My ear fit in the cups now, there is no sliding sensation with the headphones anymore. No more pinching feeling on my ears and the pads are much more breathable. For just a little extra, these pads are so worth it.(OVERALL)Again, the only thing that holding these back from a 5 star are the flawed earpads. The would be great if they gave it more depth and made more room for the ears. Other than that, these are fantastic closed back performer. The sound is really geared towards fun, but still that Audio Technica precision that most audio snobs will enjoy. AT struck a really good balance here, whether it was by accident or design.The lower end A550z are said to sound like a improved A700x, but are not made in Japan. The higher end A1000z is said to sound just same as the A990z, but with a littler more of everything (At double the cost no less!). And the flagship A2000z are said to be a VERY different headphone from all the rest. For the asking price, I say its well worth it. And personally, I will see no need to upgrade past this headphone in the coming years.
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