The Audio-Technica ATH-A2000X ranks #279 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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#279 Audio-Technica ATH-A2000X Discontinued eBay
Pros: Its tonal tilt of -0.26 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright. It uses 1 x 53mm dynamic.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A Harman score of 63 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.
| Released | Dec 2008 (17 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.77 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 53mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 45kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 63 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 42 ohms |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.26 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (298g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.7 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 | +6.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,484 Hz | -5.8 dB | 1.18 |
| Peak | 7,751 Hz | +6.7 dB | 1.90 |
| Peak | 86 Hz | -4.7 dB | 1.16 |
| Peak | 259 Hz | +2.0 dB | 1.85 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -7.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,517 Hz | +3.5 dB | 5.22 |
| Peak | 4,463 Hz | -3.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 48 Hz | +0.9 dB | 4.81 |
| Peak | 6,885 Hz | +2.7 dB | 5.60 |
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