The Audio-Technica ATH-A1000Z ranks #351 out of 417 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audio-Technica
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#351 Audio-Technica ATH-A1000Z Discontinued eBay
Pros: It uses 1 x 53mm dynamic.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A Harman score of 52 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.
| Released | 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.40 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 53mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 43kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 52 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 44 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.27 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (265 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +7.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 88 Hz | -7.2 dB | 0.51 |
| Peak | 8,768 Hz | +5.8 dB | 2.85 |
| Peak | 3,060 Hz | +5.5 dB | 3.40 |
| Peak | 2,030 Hz | -3.4 dB | 4.19 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 944 Hz | -1.5 dB | 1.96 |
| Peak | 307 Hz | +1.2 dB | 1.79 |
| Peak | 179 Hz | -0.7 dB | 1.71 |
| Peak | 6,092 Hz | -1.9 dB | 6.00 |
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