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Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:15 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of headphones
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 89%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

52%

7.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.1

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

3.3

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 63%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £530
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

52%

7.4

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.1

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

3.3

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

7.7

Price

6.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
45 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 45 mm, larger driver size than 83.7% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
15 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 15 hours, lower battery life than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 3.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
800 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 75% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
310 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 310 g, heavier than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
6.2
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 6.2, higher clamp force than 90.6% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
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Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 0.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2 m vs 1.2 m
  • 3.5 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (63.5 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    63.5 mm vs 60 mm
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 37.9% higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (800 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    800 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX HD support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX HD, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.6% of headphones support aptX HD.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Fast pairing support
    This pair of headphones supports fast pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 14% of headphones support fast pairing.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 1.9 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.2 vs 4.3
  • 5.89x more expensive
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£530 vs £90).
    £530 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 5.89x more expensive
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£530 vs £90).
    £530 vs £90
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 9.5% worse value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.64 vs 7.3).
    6.64 vs 7.27
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 1.9 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.2 vs 4.3
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    15 hours vs 30 hours

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt

  • Exceptional sound quality with high-end clarity, detail, and resolution
  • Extremely wide, spacious, and immersive soundstage for closed-back headphones
  • Excellent high-frequency performance with crisp, detailed treble
  • Deep, tight, and highly accurate bass response
  • Comfortable fit for long listening sessions with thick, soft memory foam earpads
  • Supports high-resolution wireless streaming codecs including aptX HD

What customers don't like about Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt

  • Poor built-in microphone and sub-par call quality
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and plasticky with reported creaking and rattling
  • Lacks an analog 3.5mm audio port, making them unusable when the battery dies
  • Frustrating physical controls, including a rattling volume slider and an awkward touch sensor
  • Poor passive noise isolation with no active noise cancellation (ANC)
  • Cumbersome charging experience due to a deeply recessed micro-USB port that requires a proprietary cable

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT is a high-end wireless over-ear headphone featuring the innovative Pure Digital Drive system, which eliminates traditional DACs and amplifiers by keeping the audio signal purely digital from source to driver. It is equipped with exclusive 45mm True Motion drivers, a four-core twisted OFC-7N voice coil, and a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coated diaphragm, delivering an expansive frequency response of 5Hz to 45,000Hz and a sensitivity of 97 dB/mW. Key pros include exceptional audio clarity with support for aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs (up to 24-bit/48kHz wirelessly and 24-bit/96kHz via USB), a comfortable ergonomic design with memory foam pads, and a durable aluminum build. Major cons include a lack of a traditional 3.5mm analog input, no active noise cancellation (ANC), a relatively long 5-hour charging time for 15 hours of battery life, and a recessed micro-USB port that often requires the proprietary included cable.

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