SHP9500 vs Audio-Technica ATH-AD700
The ATH-AD700's sensitivity is 98 dB against the SHP9500's 101 dB and its driver size 53mm against 50mm. Both share impedance (32Ω) and headphone type (Over-ear).
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The SHP9500 delivers a natural, spacious sound signature thanks to its open-back acoustic architecture, which allows air to flow freely around the drivers for enhanced clarity and a more immersive listening experience. The angled 50mm neodymium drivers are engineered to align with the ear's natural geometry, channeling audio directly for precise imaging. The headphones are built for comfort during extended sessions, with breathable ear pads and a double-layered headband cushion. A detachable 3.0m cable (with gold-plated connectors) offers flexibility, and the low impedance ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices without requiring an external amplifier.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The ATH-AD700's sensitivity is 98 dB against the SHP9500's 101 dB and its driver size 53mm against 50mm. Both share impedance (32Ω) and headphone type (Over-ear).
The 99 Classics's sensitivity is 103 dB against the SHP9500's 101 dB and its driver size 40mm against 50mm. Both share impedance (32Ω) and headphone type (Over-ear).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Fidelio X2HR's sensitivity is 100 dB against the SHP9500's 101 dB and its impedance 30Ω against 32Ω. Both share driver size (50mm) and headphone type (Over-ear).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The K701's sensitivity is 105 dB against the SHP9500's 101 dB and its impedance 62Ω against 32Ω. Both share driver size (50mm) and headphone type (Over-ear).
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