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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£530
  • Avg. price in US: ~$441
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 15 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

5.1

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Good
5.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

6.4

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

4.7

Design

8.0%

4.5

Connectivity

6.0%

2.7

Battery

4.0%

5.1

Calls & Controls

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

  • 1.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

    18.0%

    2.9

    Weight

    16.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 3.4
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    1.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 3.4
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    2.9

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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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.

Technical Specifications of Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

5.1
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a technical score of 5.07 points, which is higher than that of 55% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

5.9
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 85.5% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

45 mm
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt uses a driver size of 45 mm, larger driver size than 83.6% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

5 Hz
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt 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
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

4.2
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.6% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

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Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt does not support multipoint. 65.1% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

15 hours
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers battery life of 15 hours, lower battery life than 79.8% of headphones and equal to 3.9% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

5 hours
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt needs 5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt does not support quick charging. 69.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

800 mAh
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 74.7% of headphones and equal to 7.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Audio-Technica
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

310 g
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt weighs 310 g, heavier than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

6.2
Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a clamp force of 6.2, higher clamp force than 90.5% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
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Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt vs the average headphone

  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (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
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (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
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.45000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • More flexible connectivity
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 0.8 m more useful cable length
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
    When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.

    Importance: LOW

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.2 m vs 1.2 m
  • 33.3% higher battery capacity
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (800 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (800 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.800 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 0.8 m more useful cable length
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
  • 3.5 mm more spacious earcup height
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (63.5 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 33.3% higher battery capacity
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher battery capacity than the average headphone (800 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • On-device controls
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.

Total
Design
Sound
Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • 42.2% higher weight
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is heavier than the average headphone (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • Fixed cable
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 1.9 higher clamp force
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (6.2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
  • 5 mm tighter earcup width
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (38 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 6 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (97 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower battery life than the average headphone (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 3 hours longer charging time
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher charging time than the average headphone (5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 42.2% higher weight
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is heavier than the average headphone (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is heavier than the average headphone (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.310 g vs 218 g
  • Fixed cable
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
    What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
    When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower battery life than the average headphone (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower battery life than the average headphone (15 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.15 hours vs 30 hours
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (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
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (6.2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (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 headphone (£530 vs £90).
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is more expensive than the average headphone (£530 vs £90).£530 vs £90
  • 4.65x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    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.
    Audio-Technica ATH DSR9bt is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
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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 dislike 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

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Dali IO 8

Headphones

7.4
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Sennheiser Hdb 630

Headphones

8.3
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Dolby Dimension

Headphones

7.4
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Apple AirPods Max

Headphones

8.0
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9

Headphones

7.6
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Sony WH 1000XM6

Headphones

9.0
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Dyson Ontrac

Headphones

7.4
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JBL Tour One M3

Headphones

9.0
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Noble Audio Fokus Apollo

Headphones

7.4
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Zildjian Alchem E Perfect Tune

Headphones

7.6

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