Audio-technica Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

At CES 2017, Audio-Technica announced a line of

In the ATH-DSR9BT, Audio-Technica has created a unique and often wonderful headphone proposition. These over-ears are supremely comfortable for long listening sessions, while the behind-the-scenes proprietary technology is, in many senses, unrivalled for its delivery of ultimate clarity at the...

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  Plenty of top-quality wireless Hi-Res Audio formats are compatible, Ultra-clear top-end that's unlike much else you'll ever hear, Supremely comfortable for long listening sessions

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  Micro-USB port design is poor, Charging time is too long, Aesthetics not class-leading at this price point, Some will find bass lacking and top-end too sharp

The Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT deliver great – if not neutral – sound, but suffer a few little design issues.

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  Excellent soundstage coherence, Fresh, detailed sound

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  Skewed mid-range, No wired option, Unremarkable battery life, Annoying on-cup controls

Put simply, the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR7BT wireless headphones are among the best we’ve ever heard and will satisfy even the fussiest listeners with their remarkable quality.

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  Well-designed, comfortable, excellent audio quality, hi-res audio compatibility.

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  Expensive, no 3.5mm audio connection.

First set of Bluetooth headphones I've owned. Was impressed with the sound quality. Enjoy the freedom that wireless headphones provide.

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  Noise ReducingStay Charged for a long time

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  A little heavyCould be louderDon't really care for the phone option....sounds like the person Is really far away. Easier to just pick up the phone.

Best headphones I've ever owned. They are comfortable, well built and surprisingly sturdy given how high-end these headphones are. I've dropped them on concrete a few times and other than the scratches, they still work perfectly. The finishes are great too.

This was bought as a Christmas present but unfortunately it turns out that the headphones contained a hissing noise that almost no other review online seemed to mention. It may have been our specific copy of the headphones but first impressions are not good, especially when my cheaper headphones...