Audio-Technica ATH-ADX5000 vs Sennheiser HD 660S
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Audio-TechnicaATH-ADX5000 | SennheiserHD 660S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | December 2017 | October 2017 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 58 mm | 38 mm |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 420 ohms | 150 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, 58 mm Integrated Driver Unit (tungsten-coated diaphragm, voice coil, baffle and Permendur magnetic circuit in one unit) with Core Mount Technology; 5 – 50,000 Hz; 100 dB/mW; maximum input power 1,000 mW | Dynamic, open, diffuse-field equalised; 42 mm transducer with 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coil; ventilated drive unit with steel mesh; transducers matched in pairs; 9 – 41,500 Hz (–10 dB); 104 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 Vrms); THD ≤ 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 dB); max. 500 mW long-term input power |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 270 g | 260 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Open-air, over-ear; magnesium frame; honeycomb-punched housings; Alcantara ear pads and headband; each pair laser-etched with a serial number | Over-ear (circumaural), open-back; contact pressure approx. 6.0 N ± 1.0 N; replaceable ear pads |
| Works with | Detachable 3.0 m 6N OFC cable with A2DC connectors at the headphones and a gold-plated 6.3 mm plug; optional balanced cable | Detachable 3 m OFC cables with gold-plated 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced plugs; 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter; optional CH 650 S cable with 4-pin XLR sold separately |
| In the box | ATH-ADX5000 headphones, 3.0 m cable, hard carrying case | HD 660S headphones, cable with 6.35 mm plug, cable with 4.4 mm balanced plug, 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, instruction manual, storage box |
