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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 Comparison
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07.Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison
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08.Grado Labs SR60 Comparison
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09.Sennheiser HD 555 Comparison
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10.Conclusion
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11.Snippets
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12.Ratings & Specs
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13.Comments
Audio-Technica ATH-W5000
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ComfortIsolation
Capable of a high decibel output without suffering from distortion. Doesn’t isolate well at all, but this shouldn’t really affect them as a set of at-home headphones.
Isolation (1.86)
The ATH-W5000s weren’t the best isolators we’ve seen. This probably won’t be the biggest loss to potential users, however: you really shouldn’t be leaving your home or office with these things.
Like most headphones without active cancellation, the ATH-W5000s block out more high-frequency sounds than lower ones.
Again, if you can somehow get the ATH-W5000s to contour to your head perfectly, they’ll likely isolate a bit better.
Comparisons
See how the Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 compares:
Click here for more information on our isolation test.
Leakage (8.12)
The ATH-W5000s leak, but they do so very directionally. Unless you have a very specific head shape, there will be a gap between your head and the top of the ear cups. Sound will leak out of this opening, but not much sound will leak out elsewhere. All in all, while the ATH-W5000s did a good job blocking leakage, it is present; it just isn’t particularly loud.
Click here for more information on our leakage test.
Maximum Usable Volume (10.00)
The Audio-Technica ATH-W5000s were capable of 121.17dB of playback, which means they passed our test with a golden 10.00. We award a maximum of 10 points to any headphones capable of 120dB or higher with a distortion level of under 3%. Many headphones are capable of 120dB or higher, but will sound like garbage doing so. With the ATH-W5000s, you will be graced with loud music with very minor levels of distortion.
Click here for more on our maximum usable volume testShop for the Audio-Technica ATH-W5000
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