Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Philips TAH8506

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and Philips TAH8506. 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. Philips TAH8506 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack
Height - 20.5 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 4.5 cm
Weight 310 g 279 g Philips TAH8506 are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Black | White
Earpad Material Foam -
Headband Material Leather -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Philips TAH8506 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Philips TAH8506 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Pro
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Built-in Decoders Pure Digital Drive -
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 7 - 40000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than Philips TAH8506.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 105 dB Philips TAH8506 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 38 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than Philips TAH8506.
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
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 Philips TAH8506
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m USB-C charge cable - detachable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - 1.2 m
Airplane connection adapter
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Features - Touch control, Multipoint Pairing
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant ready, Siri ready
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 800 mAh
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 45 hours
Continuous talk: up to 45 hours
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Philips TAH8506 recharge faster than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Philips TAH8506
Included Accessories Hard case Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 year / 3 incidents
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