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Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X

Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X

$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$249.00

tldr; AD900x: FPS "footstep meta" with great imaging/soundstage. Lacks bass, more of a sidegrade than upgrade for some. Pairs well with ModMic.

$249.00 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

67%Positive
Positive
67%
Neutral
31%
Negative
2%
Based on 275 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Open-air Headphones Deliver Clear, Natural Vocal and Instrumental Reproduction.Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Large-aperture 53mm Drivers and CCAW Voice Coils For Superior Sound Reproduction
  • No Sense Of Pressure On The Ears, Resulting In A Completely Natural Sensation
  • 3d Wing Support Housing Offers A Vibration-proof Mechanism That Provides Comfortable Support For A Better Listening Experience
  • Extremely Comfortable Ear-fitting Pads
  • 🎮 Good imaging for competitive FPS, footstep
  • 🎧 Open-back design offers a wide soundstage
  • âš  ️ Considered bass-light by , may require EQ

Sentiment Over Time

50%75%100%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25100% (Apr '25) - 4 comments50% (May '25) - 2 comments100% (Jun '25) - 4 comments100% (Jul '25) - 5 comments100% (Aug '25) - 1 comments100% (Sep '25) - 5 comments50% (Oct '25) - 2 comments100% (Nov '25) - 7 comments50% (Dec '25) - 2 comments

Historical Price Data

Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X
$160$200$240$280Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Feb '26Apr '26Low: $162.04Current: $263.95
Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X
All-time low: $99.83(2013-07)
$13 below 90-day avg

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X

Best Praise
+3 pts
“yeah I said ath ad900x in here as well and basically the same design. Don't think they can be beat for pure comfort for headphones without any consideration for sound, really doesn't feel like you're wearing anything.”
r/headphones
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Top Criticism
+4 pts
“Or AD500x or AD900x (latter being slightly worse but probably not very noticeable). Audio Technica has the mic version of AD900x as ADG1x”
r/gaming_headsets
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X worth buying?
AD900x: FPS "footstep meta" with great imaging/soundstage. Lacks bass, more of a sidegrade than upgrade for some. Pairs well with ModMic.
What do Redditors love about the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X?
Redditors highlight: 🎮 Good imaging for competitive FPS, footstep. 🎧 Open-back design offers a wide soundstage. ⚠ ️ Considered bass-light by , may require EQ.
What are the downsides of the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X?
Some criticisms include: "That's cool! I thought they only came with the cables attach which I really don't like about my ad900x. I don't want to do the modding myself either."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X has 275) tend to have more reliable scores.

275 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/15/2026

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