Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 310 g 242 g Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Bordeaux red | Black | Metallic silver
Earpad Material Foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.1 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Pure Digital Drive -
Sound Effects - Super Bass Control (SBC)
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 5 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT.
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 100 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 39 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 45 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz 50 - 4000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dB -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Controls Volume, microphone on/off -
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours 1000 hours Both headphones have the same lenght of standby time.
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Transmission Range 10 m 10 m The transmission range of both headphones is the same.
Modulation Type - FHSS
Radio Frequency Range - 2.402 - 2.480GHz
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Audio-Technica ATH-AR5BT
Included Accessories Hard case -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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