The Audio-Technica ATH-EW9 ranks #299 out of 308 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audio-Technica
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#299 Audio-Technica ATH-EW9 Discontinued eBay
Pros: It uses 1 x 28mm dynamic with an easy 29 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A tonal tilt of +1.97 makes it sound bright and thin. Its 4.59 dB spread from the target means a noticeably uneven response. A Harman score of 26 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.
| Released | Nov 2003 (22 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 4.59 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 28mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 14Hz - 24kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 26 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 29 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | +1.97 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs (33 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 | +6.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,238 Hz | -10.5 dB | 2.48 |
| Peak | 2,301 Hz | +3.9 dB | 0.57 |
| Peak | 523 Hz | +1.4 dB | 1.56 |
| Peak | 2,651 Hz | -7.3 dB | 4.17 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 7,225 Hz | -3.6 dB | 2.50 |
| Peak | 5,407 Hz | +4.6 dB | 4.18 |
| Peak | 83 Hz | +1.4 dB | 3.54 |
| Peak | 3,947 Hz | -1.6 dB | 6.00 |
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