Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
Audio-Technica
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Buy on Amazon$119 tracked on 2026-10-19. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X
The Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X is a wired open-air headphone with 53 mm drivers, a comfortable pick for long edit sessions. At a tracked $119 it sits at the bottom of a $119 to $129.95 range since August 9, 2026.
The casing is honeycomb aluminum and the listing says the open design gives no pressure on the ears. The cable is single-sided OFC, and a 3.5 mm plug comes with a 1/4 inch adapter. Impedance is 48 ohm. Open-air cups leak sound, so keep them away from a live mic. There is no mic. Retailer rating is 4.4 across 1,992 ratings.
- 53 mm drivers in a light aluminum casing
- 3.5 mm plug with a 1/4 inch adapter
- Tracked at the bottom of its range
- Open-air design leaks sound into a live mic
- No mic
Streamers reported to use it
Specs
| Model Number | AUD ATHAD500X |
| Model Name | AUD ATHAD500X |
| Color | Black |
| Style Name | ATH-AD500X |
| Impedance | 48 ohm |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
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