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The verdict
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X Audiophile Open-Air
StyleATH-AD500X
OVERPRICED.
These are wired over-ear headphones designed for people who want to listen for long stretches without discomfort. The open-air design means sound leaks out and you can hear your surroundings, but you also get a more natural listening experience without that sealed-in feeling that closed headphones create.
$124.99Above its usual price
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 18d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- They're quite light at 1.1 pounds with a self-adjusting wing support system, so they should stay comfortable during extended listening sessions.
- Being open-air headphones, they're not isolating. Your music will be audible to people nearby, and you'll hear ambient noise around you.
- The cable is single-sided (only comes out of the left ear), which some people prefer for convenience, though it does mean the cable runs across your body.
As of Aug 14, the Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X Audiophile Open-Air is overpriced at $124.99 — versus a $108.43 typical price and a $65 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “26% off,” measured against a $170 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $108 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $170 “list price” untouched for 9 months — while the item actually sold for about $108. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 8.3 × 4.8 × 11.3 in
- Weight
- 1.1 lb
- Colour
- Black
- Size
- 4.90
- Special features
- Lightweight
- In the box
- Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X, Detachable 6.3 mm adapter