KEF M500 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT. 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

KEF M500 vs. Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 208 g 310 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic -
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Earpad Material - Foam
Headband Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - 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
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 45000 Hz Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 97 dB/mW KEF M500 have higher sensitivity than Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 45 mm Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT have a thicker diaphragm than KEF M500.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Bluetooth aptX technology
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology - Condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 4000 Hz
Sensitivity - -44 dB
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m USB charge cable - 2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
Standby Time - 1000 hours
Charging Time - 5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Transmission Range - 10 m
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS KEF M500 Audio-Technica ATH-DSR9BT
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter Hard case
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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