Audio Technica ATH-avc 500
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- 53mm CCAW Coil Drivers for a broad, detailed, and dynamic playback at home
- Closed-back Design that promotes isolation and deep bass, ideal for listening without disturbing others
- Anti-vibration Aluminum Ear Cups to limit resonances and enhance precision
- Self-adjusting Headband and Soft Ear Pads for lasting comfort, even during long sessions
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A Hi-Fi Model Designed for Home Listening in the Audio-Technica Spirit
With the ATH-AVC500, Audio-Technica targets music enthusiasts seeking closed-back headphones oriented towards high-fidelity, easy to use daily, and comfortable over time. Its positioning is clear: to offer a rich and immersive listening experience, with particular attention paid to mechanical stability (aluminum ear cups) and comfort (self-adjusting headband), two essential criteria when listening to full albums, live concerts, or soundtracks at home.
Within the range, this type of headphone stands out by balancing listening pleasure and control: expressive enough to highlight nuances, while remaining accessible for use with various domestic sources (computer, audio player, Hi-Fi system, interface, etc.).
Who Benefits from the ATH-AVC500 and in What Use Cases?
These closed-back Hi-Fi headphones are an excellent choice if you mainly listen indoors and want to maintain a certain level of sound privacy. Their closed design helps reduce ambient noise and limits sound leakage to the outside: practical in apartments, shared living rooms, or during late-night listening sessions.
The ATH-AVC500 also suits listeners who appreciate a generous low-end response. The bass is described as rich and deep, which can enhance genres where the kick, electric bass, or sub-bass contribute to the groove (pop, electronic, hip-hop, modern rock), while remaining relevant for acoustic recordings when you want to feel the foundation and body of the instruments.
Finally, if you prioritize comfort, the headband system that automatically adjusts to different head shapes and the soft ear pads are designed to avoid pressure points and support extended sessions without disconnecting you from your music.
Questions frequently asked
Does the Audio-Technica ATH-AVC500 isolate external noise?
Its closed-back design reduces ambient noise and limits sound leakage to the outside. This structure promotes more isolated listening indoors.
Is the ATH-AVC500 comfortable for extended listening sessions?
The self-adjusting headband automatically adapts the fit to the head shape. Soft ear pads distribute pressure evenly around the ears.
What is the sound signature of this closed-back headphone?
The 53 mm dynamic drivers and CCAW voice coils support a rich sound reproduction, with bass described as deep. The aluminum ear cups limit vibrations to maintain tighter bass and more stable mids. The frequency response ranges from 10 Hz to 25,000 Hz.
Can it be used with a computer or a hi-fi system?
With an impedance of 40 ohms and a sensitivity of 106 dB/mW, this model is designed for home sources such as a computer, audio player, hi-fi system, or interface.
Are the headphone ear cups made of metal?
The ear cups are made of aluminum, a material used here to absorb some vibrations and reduce resonances.



