The Audio-Technica ATH-AWAS ranks #108 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audio-Technica
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#108 Audio-Technica ATH-AWAS: $1,499.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: A wired closed-back headphone with a large 53mm driver, 40 ohms and 99 dB/mW sensitivity, which a phone can drive at moderate volumes though a headphone amplifier will suit it better. Its Harman preference score of 60 in crinacle’s measurement shows a response that is reasonably close to target. The rated range of 5 Hz to 42 kHz points to a wide, extended design.
Cons: The response is fairly uneven, with a standard deviation near 3.7 dB. At 395 g it is heavy for long sessions, and it has no wireless option or microphone. The price is extremely high for this score, and the Focal Elear has a higher rating for less money.
| Released | Nov 2019 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.69 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 53mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 42kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 60 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 40 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.53 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (395 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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 | +6.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 7,334 Hz | +6.5 dB | 0.38 |
| Peak | 258 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.58 |
| Peak | 1,856 Hz | -4.5 dB | 1.50 |
| Peak | 4,512 Hz | -6.3 dB | 3.33 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 167 Hz | +2.0 dB | 3.76 |
| Peak | 97 Hz | -1.9 dB | 3.56 |
| Peak | 59 Hz | +0.6 dB | 1.80 |
| Peak | 230 Hz | -1.0 dB | 3.01 |
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