The Audio-Technica ATH-G1 ranks #163 out of 165 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audio-Technica
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#163 Audio-Technica ATH-G1: $193.60 Amazon eBay
Pros: It is a closed-back gaming headset with a built-in microphone, so it isolates from room noise and handles voice chat without a separate mic. At 250 g it is light for an over-ear, and 45 ohms with 101 dB/mW lets it run from a controller, phone or laptop jack.
Cons: A preference score of just 7 in crinacle’s measurement is among the furthest from the preferred target of any over-ear, so music sounds heavily colored without EQ. The AKG K271 MKII costs about the same and is rated well above it.
| Released | Jul 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 5.13 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 45mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 7 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 45 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -2.76 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (250 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 | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | -10.5 dB | 0.58 |
| Peak | 2,422 Hz | +6.0 dB | 0.26 |
| Peak | 345 Hz | +9.7 dB | 1.99 |
| Peak | 979 Hz | -5.9 dB | 0.84 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,653 Hz | +2.2 dB | 1.83 |
| Peak | 3,939 Hz | -4.0 dB | 4.17 |
| Peak | 7,114 Hz | +3.2 dB | 5.38 |
| Peak | 1,563 Hz | -1.4 dB | 3.22 |
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