Question 1

Has anyone had the chance to compare this with the open back Sennheiser HD598 which is similarly priced here on Amazon?

Accepted Answer

I own a pair of the Sennheiser HD558. HD595, HD598, and the HD600's. I also own the Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X and the ATH-AD900X. There is only a slight difference in the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X and the Sennheiser HD-598. I think the sound stage on both of these 2 are simply amazing...rather, OUTSTANDING!!! Simply put, if I were stuck on a deserted island and could only take 1 pair of headphones with me, it would be the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X. Why? Because they have a slight edge on the sound stage, they're somewhat brighter in the mid and treble frequencies, and the bass is more pronounced and responds better to my ears, and they are very light weight. But all in all, there is not a dime's worth of difference in the Sennheiser HD598 and the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X. You would be happy with either pair!

Question 2

Can you replace the wire or is it permanently in place?

Accepted Answer

There's no easy way to swap the wire like you can on the Sennheiser HD598

Question 3

How do these compare with ad500x and ad700x? i play a lot of pc gaming, especially in fps where sound cues are very important. i have the ad500x.

Accepted Answer

Compare to 500's and 700's, 900's are pretty much the same thing. Unless your 500's are broken, it is not worth investing into 900's.I strongly suggest playing with sound equalizer on your 500's if you want to use them for gaming.

Question 4

how's the bass output compared to other open-back headphones?

Accepted Answer

In my opinion, the range and clarity are better than the Sennheiser (HD 558 / HD 598) and AKG (K 701) headphones I've tried. In terms of the bass, I only did a side by side comparison with the ATH-AD700X. If memory serves me correctly, I'd say the bass is similar to the HD 598. If you'd like, I can go into a store and compare the difference again, but you have to send me $20, lol... J/K.

ASIN	B009S331VU
Additional Features	Lightweight
Age Range Description	Adult
Antenna Location	Music
Audio Driver Size	53 Millimeters
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Best Sellers Rank	#157,823 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2,908 in Over-Ear Headphones
Brand	Audio-Technica
Brand Name	Audio-Technica
Built-In Media	Cable, Adapter, Pads
Cable Features	Retractable
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Desktops, Gaming Consoles, Tablets, Telephones, Smart Speaker, Television, Car Audio Systems, Cellphones
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Control Method	Remote
Control Type	Media Control
Controller Type	Wired
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 874 Reviews
Ear Placement	Open Ear
Earpiece Shape	Over-ear cups
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Form Factor	Over Ear
Frequency Range	5 Hz - 35 kHz
Global Trade Identification Number	04961310118594
Headphone Folding Features	Over Ear
Headphone Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Headphones Ear Placement	Open Ear
Impedance	38 Ohms
Is Autographed	No
Is Electric	No
Item Weight	0.6 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Audio Technica
Model Name	ATH-AD900X
Model Number	ATH-AD900X
Noise Control	None
Number of Items	1
Sensitivity	100 dB
Specific Uses For Product	Music
Style Name	Over the ear
Subject Character	no character
Theme	Headphones
UPC	803982849335 080000280589 115971120708 042005177226
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth

Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X Open-Back Audiophile Headphones, Black

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