Audio-technica ATH-A500X

■ Part names  
ART MONITOR HEADPHONES ATH-A500X/A700X  
Please confirm each part before using this headphone.  
Instruction  
1. Head band  
2. Wing support(See below)  
3. Joint  
Thank you for purchasing Audio-Technica ATH-A500X/A700X Art monitor headphones.  
Read these instructions before using the headphones, and keep the manual for future reference.  
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4. Housing  
5. Cord  
CAUTION  
6. Earpads  
L /R  
Please read these cautions before using your headphones.  
To ensure safety, observe all cautions while using this equipment.  
7. Cord bushing for main unit  
8. Cord bushing for plug  
9. φ3.5mm gold-plated  
  stereo mini-plug  
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Warnings  
●Never use the headphones while driving a car, riding a motorcycle or bicycle or operating any other vehicle.  
Wing support parts  
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●Do not use the headphones in places where the inability to hear ambient sound presents a serious risk (such as at railroad  
crossings, train stations, construction sites or on roads where vehicles and bicycles are traveling).  
Head top base  
●To prevent damage to your hearing, do not raise the volume too high. Listening to loud sound for an extended period may  
cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.  
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●Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact with the product.  
●Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the headphones.  
Head pads  
●Please do not use the headphones without the wing supports as this could cause injury.  
Wing arm  
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3.0m cord  
Cautions  
●To ensure compatibility and correct usage, always consult the user manual of any device before connecting the  
headphones to it.  
■ How to use  
Connection examples  
●On public transport systems or in other public places, keep the volume low so as not to disturb other people.  
1. Minimize the volume of each sound  
device, then connect the headphones  
to the headphone terminal.  
●Please minimize the volume on your audio device before connecting the headphones in order to avoid hearing damage from  
sudden exposure to excessive volume.  
Please connect φ6.3mm plug  
●When using this product in a dry environment, you may feel a tingling sensation in your ears. This is caused by static  
electricity accumulated on your body, not by a headphone malfunction. ⦆⦆  
adapter to the headphones as shown  
in the figure below.  
2. Please make sure to position the  
earpads correctly (L/R position and with  
the earpad covering the whole ear).  
●Do not subject the headphones to strong impact.  
●Connect /disconnect the cord by holding the plug. Pulling directly on the cord can result in a broken wire and the risk of  
electric shock.  
●Do not wrap the cord around a rack, furniture or other object. Do not allow the cord to be pinched.  
●Do not store the headphones under direct sunlight, near heating devices or in a hot, humid or dusty place.  
3. Turn on your audio device, and adjust  
φ6.3mm gold-plated  
stereo plug adapter  
(Accessory)  
volume as necessary.  
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays (especially direct sunlight) may cause the headphones to fade in color.  
φ3.5mm gold-plated  
stereo mini-plug  
●Please do not expose the headphones to excessive stress or pressure, which could result in damage or deformation.  
※Please also read instruction manual of  
audio device.  
●To clean the headphones, wipe the soiled area with soft cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner or other solvents. Take care to  
keep the plug and adapter clean. A dirty adapter or plug could result in unwanted noise.  
3.0m cord  
Audio device  
●Please purchase the appropriate conversion⦆plug adapter if you need to connect to other than φ6.3mm and φ3.5mm  
stereo headphone jacks.⦆  
⦆⦆  
●Lengthening the headphone cord requires a separate extension cord available from your dealer.  
■ Specifications  
ATH-A500X  
ATH-A700X  
Cleaning  
Get into the habit of regularly cleaning your headphones to ensure that they will last for a long time. Do not use alcohol,  
Type  
Closed-back dynamic  
Φ53mm  
Closed-back dynamic  
Φ53mm  
Driver  
paint thinners or other solvents for cleaning purposes.  
Output sound pressure level  
Frequency response  
Maximum input power  
Impedance  
100dB/mW  
5~30,000Hz  
500mW  
100dB/mW  
5~35,000Hz  
1,000mW  
38Ω  
●Cleaning the headphones  
Use a cleaning cloth to wipe away dirt on the headphones. When cleaning the housing with a cloth, do not apply strong force.  
Dust the surface first, and then wipe the surface gently using a dry cloth.  
●Cleaning the cords  
48Ω  
Weight(without cord)  
Plug  
290g  
290g  
If the cords have become soiled (by perspiration, for instance), wipe them with a dry cloth immediately after use. Using cords  
which are dirty may cause them to deteriorate, become hard and give rise to problems.  
●Cleaning the plug  
φ3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini-plug φ3.5mm gold-plated stereo mini-plug  
3.0m 3.0m  
φ6.3mm gold-plated stereo plug adapter φ6.3mm gold-plated stereo plug adapter  
HP-A500X HP-A500X  
(For product improvement, this product is subject to modification without notice.)  
Cord length  
Using the plug when it is dirty may cause intermittent sound or noise. When the plug is dirty, wipe it with a dry cloth.  
●Cleaning the earpads and headpads  
Accessory  
Spare earpads  
To clean, wipe with a dry cloth. Earpads and headpads may fade if sweat or water dries on them. If the earpads get wet, we  
recommend wiping them with a dry cloth and allowing them to dry in the shade.  
●For long-time storage, keep the headphones in a well-ventilated place without high temperatures and humidity.  
●The earpads and headpads deteriorate over time due to use or storage. For information about replacing earpads and headpads  
or other parts, or for information about other serviceable parts, contact your Audio-Technica dealer or service center.  
Audio-Technica Corp.  
2-46-1 Nishi-naruse, Machida, Tokyo 194-8666, Japan  
2011-2014 Audio-Technica Corp.  
ATH-A500X_A700X_取説_裏  P#1324-13070B  
※新住所に変更 2014/11/05  
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Audio-technica ATH-A500X
Audio-technica ATH-A500X, available in PDF format, explains how to use your headphones, earbuds, or headset. It includes pairing steps, button functions, charging, and basic care tips. It can be downloaded for free.

Audio-technica ATH-A500X Overview

Type: Over-ear
Form factor: Closed-back
Connection type: Wired
Cable length: 3 m
Connector type: 3.5 mm
Driver size: 53 mm
Frequency response: 5 – 40,000 Hz
Impedance: 38 Ω
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Weight: 300 g
Colour: Black
Brand: Audio-technica
Model: ATH-A500X
Low Latency Mode: Yes
Comfort Fit Design: Yes
Detachable Cable: Yes

Summary of Contents

  • Page 1: - Confirm each part before using the ATH-A500X/A700X Art monitor headphones. - Read these instructions before using the headphones and keep the manual for future reference. - Observe all cautions while using this equipment to ensure safety. - Discontinue use if skin irritation results from direct contact with the product. - To clean the headphones, wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth; do not use alcohol or solvents.
Audio-technica ATH-A500X User Manual