"Audio-Technica’s Pure Digital Drive uses a Trigence Semiconductor Dnote chipset that keeps the signal digital right up until it hits the driver. Instead of digital-to-analog conversion, this chip translates the signal into digital pulses that move the voice coil in the driver, creating the sound listeners hear.
The more premium of the two new headphones is the ATH-DSR9BT, which uses a four-wire voice coil for more precise control, which results in more detailed sound. The 45mm driver is paired with an acoustic damper inside its housing, which the company makes for smoother, more natural-sounding audio.
The ATH-DSR7BT shares much of its DNA with Audio-Technica’s popular ATH-MSR7, including similarities in the drivers and driver housings. The main difference is that like the ATH-DSR9BT, the ASH-DSR7BT also uses the new Pure Digital Drive technology.
Audio-Technica claims battery life of up to 15 hours of continuous use on each of the new models, or over 1,000 hours of standby. Three LED indicators on each pair of headphones provides information on battery life, charging status, and even the audio codec in use during playback.
Both the ATH-DSR9BT and ATH-DSR7BT are expected to be available in spring 2017, with the ATH-DSR9BT selling for $550, while the ATH-DSR7BT will retail for $300. Audio-Technica will be showing off both new headphones along with a host of other audio gear at CES 2017:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/audio-technica-ath-dsr9bt-ath-dsr7bt-ces-2017/#ixzz4UgFJ4YwJ
In my informed opinion we are going to see more innovation from headphone manufacturers this year than we have in over a decade as they launch competitive new wireless models with the best of all their newest audio technology. 2017 is the year of wireless headphones as they finally can and will sound as good or better than wired sets.
(There was a thread on the ATH-DSR9BT already, but I figured I'd create a proper discussion thread with details and pictures. Rather than just making it for the ATH-DSR7BT due to this, I've grouped them together.)
The more premium of the two new headphones is the ATH-DSR9BT, which uses a four-wire voice coil for more precise control, which results in more detailed sound. The 45mm driver is paired with an acoustic damper inside its housing, which the company makes for smoother, more natural-sounding audio.
The ATH-DSR7BT shares much of its DNA with Audio-Technica’s popular ATH-MSR7, including similarities in the drivers and driver housings. The main difference is that like the ATH-DSR9BT, the ASH-DSR7BT also uses the new Pure Digital Drive technology.
In addition to the new Pure Digital Drive technology, both of these new headphones can also deliver hi-res audio from compatible sources when connected via a USB cable, which is included in the box. Both headphones also feature a built-in mic and controller, allowing them to be easily used to take or make calls while on the go.
Both the ATH-DSR9BT and ATH-DSR7BT are expected to be available in spring 2017, with the ATH-DSR9BT selling for $550, while the ATH-DSR7BT will retail for $300. Audio-Technica will be showing off both new headphones along with a host of other audio gear at CES 2017:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/audio-technica-ath-dsr9bt-ath-dsr7bt-ces-2017/#ixzz4UgFJ4YwJ
In my informed opinion we are going to see more innovation from headphone manufacturers this year than we have in over a decade as they launch competitive new wireless models with the best of all their newest audio technology. 2017 is the year of wireless headphones as they finally can and will sound as good or better than wired sets.
(There was a thread on the ATH-DSR9BT already, but I figured I'd create a proper discussion thread with details and pictures. Rather than just making it for the ATH-DSR7BT due to this, I've grouped them together.)