Audio Technica ATH-A990Z
Headphones (wired)

ATH-A990Z

Audio Technica

Released Nov 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Closed-back headphones with a striking green design, lightweight comfort, and excellent noise isolation from leather earpads. The Audio Technica ATH-A990Z scores 70/100 based on 2 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from 6moons and Simonsays.

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2 Expert Reviews

75
Sep 1, 2024

The Audio-Technica ATH-A990z is a comfortable, well-built sealed headphone that works well for dialogue but has a tuning that's too bright and bass-heavy for music.

65
Nov 29, 2021

The Audio Technica ATH-A990Z offers beautiful design and excellent isolation but suffers from poor imaging, boomy bass, and build quality concerns that make it hard to recommend at $200.