Our quick take
Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT - 4.0 / 5
- The best Bluetooth headphones: Top-rated wireless headphones Best noise-cancelling headphones: The best ‘phones to block out external sounds
Design
- Pure Digital Drive system (original digital signal from source to driver) Trio of LED lights to display charging/battery/codec type On-earcup touch controls and volume jog-switch Luxury memory-foam earpads and headband Hard carry case and 2m USB cable included
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 4.2 (A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP) with NFC compatibility Supports: aptX HD, aptX, AAC & SBC codecs [to 48kHz/24-bit] Hi-Res Audio compatible via USB [to 96kHz/24-bit] Battery life: up to 15-hours listening time Charging: 5-hours via Micro-USB No 3.5mm (Micro-USB-B only)
Sound
- 45mm True Motion D/A drivers, exclusive to this product Unique four-core voice coil for enhanced audio accuracy 5Hz to 45,000Hz frequency response
To recap
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 top-end. There are design niggles, however, while the neutral low-end and sharp high-end won’t please all.
