Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. JBL LIVE 500BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and JBL LIVE 500BT. 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. JBL LIVE 500BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 310 g 231.6 g JBL LIVE 500BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Red | White | Blue | Black
Earpad Material Foam Polyurethane leather
Headband Material Leather Fabric
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 18 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE 500BT.
Max Input Power - 15 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 108 dB JBL LIVE 500BT have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 50 mm JBL LIVE 500BT have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 4000 Hz -
Sensitivity -44 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - 1.334 m
Cable Length - 1.334 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Now, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 33 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 33 hours
Continuous talk: up to 33 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) JBL LIVE 500BT recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT JBL LIVE 500BT
Included Accessories Hard case Charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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