Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT vs. Shure AONIC 40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT and Shure AONIC 40. 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. Shure AONIC 40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Shure AONIC 40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 310 g 313 g Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT are lighter than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT headphones.
Colour - Black | White, tan
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 Shure AONIC 40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes - Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Shure AONIC 40 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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Shure AONIC 40 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders Pure Digital Drive -
Sound Effects - Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost
Frequency Response 5 - 45000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Sensitivity 97 dB/mW 94.7 dB/mW Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have higher sensitivity than Shure AONIC 40.
Impedance 38 Ohm 31 Ohm
Diaphragm 45 mm 40 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than Shure AONIC 40.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Shure AONIC 40 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
Features Bluetooth aptX technology Environment mode
MICROPHONE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Shure AONIC 40
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 Shure AONIC 40
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode
CABLE Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Shure AONIC 40
Cable Type USB charge cable - 2 m Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Shure AONIC 40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 25 hour(s) Shure AONIC 40 lasts longer on a single charge than the Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Standby Time 1000 hours -
Charging Time 5 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Shure AONIC 40
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Shure AONIC 40
Connector Type - Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Shure AONIC 40
Included Accessories Hard case Carrying case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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