The Audio-Technica ATH-L5000 ranks #233 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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#233 Audio-Technica ATH-L5000 Discontinued eBay
Pros: It uses 1 x 58mm dynamic.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A Harman score of 58 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.53 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 58mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 50kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 58 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 45 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.77 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (480 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.4 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 | +6.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,364 Hz | -5.7 dB | 0.54 |
| Peak | 8,644 Hz | +6.1 dB | 2.09 |
| Peak | 59 Hz | -4.9 dB | 0.45 |
| Peak | 2,667 Hz | +8.7 dB | 2.19 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,797 Hz | +3.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,877 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 270 Hz | +1.3 dB | 2.73 |
| Peak | 171 Hz | -0.6 dB | 1.52 |
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