We all work hard for our money. So when we look at spending our
hard earned cash, we want a good bang for the buck. You want good quality and
price with great performance. Audio-Technica continually makes their brand with
this. They also provide some good innovation. A perfect example of this is the
Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Features and specs:
Exclusive Pure Digital
Drive system keeps audio signal completely digital from source to driver for
exceptionally pure sound
Dnote chipset controls
driver amplitude directly with digital signals – no D/A converter required
Compatible with
Qualcomm aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC codecs, enabling wireless transmission with
a resolution up to 24-bit/48kHz
Exclusive 45 mm True
Motion Driver, featuring 4-core twisted OFC-7N voice coil and diaphragm with
DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, extremely accurate audio reproduction with
extended high frequencies
Housing’s dual-layer
isolation structure keeps the electric circuitry separate from the acoustic
space for optimal phase and transient response
Acoustic resistor
controls airflow inside the diaphragm housing, yielding more natural sound
Mic and volume/control
switch are built into the earcup for convenient control of smartphones and
other Bluetooth wireless devices
NFC (Near Field
Communication) functionality enables touch pairing with NFC-compatible
Bluetooth wireless technology devices
Remembers the last
eight Bluetooth wireless devices paired
LED indicators in the
earcup display pairing and charging status, battery level, and the codec
currently in use
Heat-reactive soft
foam earpads and an easily adjustable leather headband provide a comfortable
fit with outstanding sound isolation
Internal battery
provides approximately 15 hours of continuous use (1000 hours on standby) on a
full charge
Includes a 2.0 m
(6.6') USB cable, for charging and Hi-Res Audio playback. and hard carrying
case
The Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT came in a nice color printed box
with photos of the headphones and it’s specs. Opening the box revealed a well
protected product in a hard zipper case. Materials used in the construction was
a lot of metal, with some plastic. Quality of the materials used was excellent,
as was the fit and finish. The Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT is very well built for
a long lifespan. It’s a premium product and it shows.
The design of the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT is stellar. We live in
a digital age, and our music is following suit. So to keep the sound the best
possible, they came up with a design for the signal path to be completely
digital. Enter the Pure Digital Drive system. It keeps the signal
path digital from source to driver to deliver the best sound possible. I also
really like having NFC built in for easy connectivity, as well as the LED’s for
a battery level indicator! It’s an overall excellent design, but how well does
it sound?
Why the People Like That – Vocals were very smooth with great
texture. Bass had great low end extension and played with tons of authority.
Piano sounded natural. Percussion was very dynamic, crisp and clean. Harmonica
was silky smooth with great harmonics and dynamics. Rhapsody in Blue –
Clarinet was smooth like honey with excellent resolution to hear the breathing
and tonguing technique. Piano sounded very natural. Brass was crisp and clean
without sounding brassy. Flute was smooth. Bassoon had excellent midbass
harmonics and texture. Imaging was very good in the large soundstage. Earth
Wind and Fire: Let’s Groove – Vocals were silky smooth like a dove chocolate
bar, with excellent texture and timbre. Bass had excellent low end extension
and impact, hitting hard like a sledge hammer. Brass was so clean with
excellent harmonics. Katy Perry: Dark Horse – Bass had excellent low end
extension, was really clean, hit hard and had tons of authority. Vocals were
smooth, clean, extremely natural, with excellent texture and timbre.
Audio-Technica is a
company known for giving a good bang for the buck, and that trend
continues. Their direct
digital drive is innovative, and gives you some great technology.
Better than that, the
technology worked, giving excellent clarity and resolution! The built
quality was also
excellent. The only thing I didn’t like…since it is completely digital, there’s
no option for using an
analog cable, if the battery runs out. Being completely digital, not
being able to have an
analog cable makes sense. And the excellent sound....worth being
without a cable.
Based on their design, features, quality, and performance, they have
earned our Editor's Choice
Award. For more info and complete specs
check out their
website at
www.audio-technica.com.
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