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Audio Technica ATH-A500

Audio Technica ATH-A500
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alaScore 81

17 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews of Audio Technica ATH-A500. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and portability. The sound and usability are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical comments about the treble quality and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Audio Technica ATH-A500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Audio Technica ATH-A500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Audio Technica ATH-A500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the price and design. The portability and usability also get good views, but some have doubts about the size and sound.

comfort, usability, portability, design, price

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Audio Technica A500

 

Great bass, punchy sound, solid differentiation

Ears can get hot

One of the best value for money pairs of headphones around. With a sub $200 street price in many places, these are definitely worth looking out for if you are looking for something in the mid range.

Jan, 2006
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Audio Technica ATH-A500

 

Great bass, punchy sound, solid differentiation

Ears can get hot

One of the best value for money pairs of headphones around. With a sub $200 street price in many places, these are definitely worth looking out for if you are looking for something in the mid range.

Jan, 2006
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Audio Technica ATH-A500 review

 

With the ATH-A500, Audio Technica has produced a set of cans that really should be on your audition list

Open and detailed sound ; hefty bass

Treble can stand out

If you're looking for closed-back headphones, then give the 'A500s a try

Jan, 2010
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Expert review by : PC Authority (pcauthority.com.au)

Audio Technica ATH-A500

 

If you're looking for closed-back headphones, then give the A500s a try

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

Audio-Technica ATH-A500

 

I am not an audiophile, but since I like classical music a lot I tend to give some importance to timbre and soundstage.

Sep, 2009
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Consumer review (headphonereviews.org)

Audio-Technica ATH-A500 Headphone Reviews

 

My point of reference is the DT880. To me, the A500s have a somewhat bloated bass with hardly any detail. While with other headphones, one may notice the individual bass notes, the A500s seem to muddle them together. Mids take a bit of a backseat to...

Mar, 2005
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Consumer review (headphonereviews.org)

Audio-Technica ATH-A500 Headphone

 

My point of reference is the DT880. To me, the A500s have a somewhat bloated bass with hardly any detail. While with other headphones, one may notice the individual bass notes, the A500s seem to muddle them together. Mids take a bit of a backseat to...

Mar, 2005
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