Name: Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z Art Monitor Closed-Back Hi-Resolution Dynamic Headphones
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: AUATHA990Z
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z Art Monitor Closed-Back Hi-Resolution Dynamic Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z

Audio-Technica

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Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z Art Monitor Closed-Back Hi-Res Dynamic Headphones

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Experience high-fidelity audio with Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z headphones. Superior sound, comfort & durable design. Shop now for immersive listening.

While the ATH-A990Z Art Monitor Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones from Audio-Technica are a testament to acoustic excellence, they are also a masterpiece of comfort and durability. These headphones boast proprietary 53 mm drivers with OFC (Oxygen-Free Copper) bobbin-wound voice coils, meticulously engineered to deliver Hi-Res Audio with stunning clarity and detail. The integrated yoke structure, coupled with a top-mounted PCB, ensures a high-resolution performance by facilitating superior transient response and smoother airflow, which in turn promotes precise diaphragm movement.Crafted with lightweight aluminum, the housings of the ATH-A990Z are designed to minimize unwanted resonance, while the exclusive Double Air Damping System (D.A.D.S) enhances the bass response, allowing for deep and immersive low-frequency sound reproduction. Audio-Technica's innovative 3D wing support system is meticulously refined to provide a comfortable and secure fit, ensuring that listeners can enjoy prolonged sessions of music enjoyment without discomfort.The premium-grade earpads of the ATH-A990Z are not only soft to the touch but also contribute to the overall acoustic isolation, allowing users to become fully enveloped in their audio experience. The 3.0 m (9.8') cable, cloth-wrapped for added durability, is designed to resist tangling, ensuring that your focus remains on the music and not on untangling wires.Whether you're an audiophile seeking a high-fidelity listening experience or a professional requiring reliable studio equipment, the ATH-A990Z headphones are a perfect choice. Their advanced driver technology, comfortable design, and robust construction make them a standout option for those who demand the best in audio quality without compromising on comfort or build. Experience the pinnacle of sound with the ATH-A990Z Art Monitor Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones, where every note is a brushstroke in your personal auditory masterpiece.

They look / sound good and feel like they will last a good while if I don't abuse them. Looked around for similar price range as these and liked the look of this headset the most. I didn't like fedex though because they didn't deliver when they said they would. They gave me delivery dates and failed to make good for four days in a row. They also made delays on the package and would post failed delivery attempts when they made none.

It's a good buy

Very good but frustrating on techno music... and only for big heads ...

Very good for big heads

This thing sounds great! I waited almost 2 years to find the right headphone and I finally found them when I bought the A990z. Balance is great as they have a high frequency range, mid range quality is right where it needs to be and bass control is excellent. With 44 ohms impedance, they don't require much power, so using them with laptop audio DACs are perfect. 

They are also incredibly comfortable for long term use. I previously used a Bose QC15, which are also comfortable, but the A990z are so lightweight that you can just use them for hours and hours and not feel and fatigue. I really recommend them to anyone who wants a solid pair of great sounding headphones. 

The only complaint I have is the build quality. They could have been made a little stronger. I know the Beyerdynamics and Sennheisers are built better and the A990z are very flimsy compared to some of those.

I really recommend these headphones.

Normally I don't write reviews but for this one, I got to. The ATH-990Z sounds great, I was looking for a headset with good sound quality and I was able to look up into world-leading headphones such as Bose, Sony and the only thing that makes them great is noise cancellation and their brand name, not the audio quality it may be natural but boy this audio technica headphones takes the audio quality to another level, the bass is so pure and deep so as the sound quality. The first time I put these headphones i thought that they were like over $1000 due to its quality and when I heard the price I was surprised i didn't waste any time looking in for more headphones I just bought them. Sounds great on mac as well as htc m10. If you love listing to music and want to get that deep feeling I recommend this.Just check them out and you will understand what i mean.

Little beauty but definitely the beast

Background: OK, I have had a set of ATH A900s since 2007. Yes they are 10 years old. These things are Huge and over the ear. The pads started showing cracks in the padding after 4 years, The Cable got some pulls in the cloth and fabric pills after 7 years, maybe 6. The SOUND Quality was why I bought them. The ART models had fantastic reviews and their price reflected that at the time. They are still on the pricey side. As with most things in life, "You get what you pay for!." I have been looking for replacements for these, mostly for the HELL I catch from buddies for having old stuff. I watch them get new Headphones every year and sometimes twice a year. I have earbuds for my phone. When I'm home I plug these things into my Apple iPhone 6 and they sound AMAZING still. I have tried newer ones and the sound is slightly louder and maybe clearer, or maybe it is the bigger volume that makes it appear so. 
My advice to anyone looking at the ATH A900 anything is as follows. If you are not concerned about their obvious large SIZE. Buy them if they are in your budget. These things bring out the details in anything you use them for. I retired 13 months ago and picked up the Guitar WHOLLY. I play daily at all hours and my family doesn't appreciate the usual practice noise so they stay around my neck. They padding on the ear pads needs replacing, but I just use Q-Tips when I get a hunk in my ear, lol. I bought them to last and going into close to 11 years, they have really stood up to my total lack of care I show. These things are bullet proof.

Audio-Technica ATH-A990Z Art Monitor Closed-Back Hi-Resolution Dynamic Headphones

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