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57/ 100
Average
HearWiki score
Pricey for what it is
$700
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- open
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2012
Score breakdownaverage overall
Sound7.4
Value3.0
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Audio-Technica AD2000X is a lightweight, open-back over-ear headphone designed for high-fidelity listening, featuring a 53mm dynamic driver and an impressively wide frequency response. It is built to be easily driven and offers a balanced connection, though it lacks active noise cancellation and USB-C compatibility. The sound is described as detailed, lush, and organic, with tight bass, but the open-back design means it offers no isolation and it may not be as comfortable as its predecessor.
What works
- Detailed and lush sound with tight bass
- Lightweight design at 265g
- Wide frequency response from 5 Hz to 45 kHz
- Easy to drive with high sensitivity
- Balanced connection available
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Open-back design offers no sound isolation
- Comfort may be less than older AD-2000 model
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 53 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 53 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 45 kHz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 53 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 53 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 45 kHz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 265 g |
|---|---|
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
| Balanced connection | Yes |
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9:08Audio Technica ATH-AD2000X review
The reviewer finds the ATH-AD2000X to be an excellent-sounding open-back headphone with superb clarity and detail, especially for vocals and higher-pitched instruments, and very comfortable once adjusted to the unusual wing system. However, the high price, non-removable cable, and the need to get used to the fit prevent it from earning a top award, resulting in a silver rating.
MixedWatch on YouTube
8:34Audio-Technica ATH-AD2000X Product Review
The reviewer found the ATH-AD2000X to be exceptionally light and comfortable, with a detailed, warm, and smooth sound that excelled with vocals and classical music. However, the bass is neutral and not impactful, and the unusual fit (lack of seal) may take getting used to. Overall, it's a well-priced, enjoyable headphone for those who prioritize comfort and detail over bass emphasis.
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