Buy Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Full-Size Open-Air Dynamic HeadphonesAudio Technica ATH-AD500 Full-Size Open-Air Dynamic Headphones Product Description:
- Open-air dynamic headphones for natural and high quality sound with deep resonating bass and vocal projection
- Vibration-proof, 3D capsule support housing
- Lightweight aluminum honeycomb casting
- 53mm neodymium driver, CCAW voice coil
- Frequency response: 5Hz-30kHz
Product Description
Open-air dynamic headphones provide natural deep bass and accurate vocal projectionVibration-proof 3D capsule support housingLightweight aluminum honeycomb casting and rigid magnesium frame53mm neodymium driver CCAW voice coilFrequency response: 5Hz-30kHz Includes gold-plated 1/4" adapter
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
Great headphones, but give 'em some time
By Ben Riches
The AD 500s aren't the most expensive headphones in the long line of AIR cans released by Audio Technica, but that is not a reason to not give them a chance. They will grow on you, but, like most higher-end headphones, the burn-in is necessary to really get the most out of them. They are flat at first, and it's not until later (in my case, about 5 hours) that you really begin to get the warmth and depth that you are looking for. They are an attractive. well built, and comfortable set of headphones that sound great and are unmissable for their price.(These "reviews" are all based on my experience AFTER the initial burn in, it makes them a totally different set of sounds after.)Albums I based my sound review are off of vinyl versions of these following albums:The Chameleons: Script of the bridgeNine Inch Nails: The FragileThe Rolling Stones: Hot RocksRadiohead: In RainbowsThe Dave Brubeck Quartet: Brandenburg Gate; RevisedHighs:You will notice that these headphones really excel in regards to the highs. They stick out, not in a bad way, however, as they make up for this with the Mids and Bass/Lows. To really test the "highs" i used Script of the Bridge, because it has guitar riffs that flow throughout the album that are really distinguishable through the strong drivers. Initially, the highgs are very muddy, but giving them more time, they began to really come into their ownHighs: 4/5Mids:The Mids are clear and staged very well through these particular headphones, and I was able to enjoy a lot of the backing tracks in songs throughout "In Rainbows" which is an album that is suited towards all three levels of sound. The headphones performed through here well, allowing me to not have any overbearing/underwhelming sounds.Mids: 4.5/5Bass:The bass is the most lacking of the sounds. I have to be honest and say that this is not the ultimate selling point on these headphones. I used my built in pre-amp though my receiver, which allowed me to boost the bass enough so that I could easily enjoy The Fragile. Again, not the worst bass, but also not the best compared to other brands. This does not effect the overall quality as with a decent amplifier, these headphones perform wonderfully.Bass: 3.5/5Soundstage over all:I tested these two ways in regards to the soundstage. I played Brandenburg Gate; Revised by the Dave Brubeck quartet (An orchestral Jazz album) and I played some video games. I tested them in Dead Space 2, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, and Metro 2033. The sound is full and the gunfire in the "war tapes" mode in BC2 is great, as it is increidbly realistic. As with Metro 2033 and Dead space? Well, they made the sound in scary games infinitely more scary, so, that should be a good indicator.Build Quality:These headphones are OPEN headphones, so be prepared for some distinct sound leakage. They are not what you want to wear when your spouse is trying to sleep and you want to listen to the new Mastadon album. This is not a bad thing, because it allows the sound to be much more natural when compared to closed headphones, like the Sennheiser 280s.They are incredibly comfortable. The Air Pads and the soft ear pads feel great and do not leave me aching my neck or paining for a bottle of Advil.I cannot stress this point anymore. They are very light (260g without the cord) and feel wonderful during the long listening marathons you may want to have. They are not too heavy and rest very nicely on your head. That being said, these are also VERY large. They are not uncomfortably large, but are certainly not a small set of cans.Overall:These headphones are great. They were a great purchase and I cannot recommend them anymore. OF course, like when purchasing anything, keep things relative. These are a $85 pair of headphones. Do not put them on under the impression that they will be on par with Sennheiser 800s or any of the top of the line Denons. That doesn't mean a thing though, because you cannot go wrong with the money spent. I do not regret my purchase at all.If you can afford more, keep looking in the AIR brackets (AD700, 800, 900+). All these are great, and the price is very attractive on all levels.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Audio Technica ATH-AD500s - a superior value!
By J. Gillon
I was unable to find any useful information anywhere online to help me decide if the Audio Technica ATH-AD500s were anywhere near as good as the highly acclaimed and considerably more expensive ATH-AD700s. The specs (except for impedance) are comparable and these are discounted to within a few dollars of the cheaper ATH-AD300s. So I decided to take a chance. They are extremely comfortable, appear and feel durable, and sound great even with my low-power desktop stereo system. They are very large, open, over-the ear, with velour-covered cups, and they deliver a big, clear, spacious sound without overbearing bass. Plenty loud, I suspect they'd work with a portable, but because of their size you won't want to wear them on any outings.I'm still breaking them in, but so far I'm extremely pleased!May your decision be easier than mine was!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.satisfied
By I. M. Palacios
after a month of comparing the H500 to the H700, i decided to go for the h500. i read in a couple of places that after the proper "burn in" of the h500 headphones, they sounded just as good as the h700.since i dont have both pairs i cant say for sure. But what i can say is that i am very happy with the sound that these headphones produce. With audio equipment its very hard to be satisfied with your purchase since there is always a better sounding product available for more cash. Honestly it seems like the more you pay, the less pay off you have. None the less im sure the h700 may in fact sound better despite their same range of sound.what i have learned is majority of the time when you pay greater you pay for sound product, the greater expectations of the sound.coming from a high end pair of denon ear buds ($200), i can say that the sound from these headphones beats any ear bud or closed head phone i have ever heard.it may not be the top of the best of the best, but for 1/3 less then the h700 you get a great mid/hi with decent base.
Latest Price: See on Amazon.com!
More Info: See on Amazon.com!
See Customers Review: See on Amazon.com!
