Pristine Audiophile Sound on the Go: Mark Levinson No. 5909 Reference-Level Wireless Headphones Are a Game-Changer
Mark Levinson No. 5909 is making history as the best wireless audiophile-quality headphones available in their price class. Adherence to the DNA of the legendary Mark Levinson brand has resulted in a spectacular set of headphones that are truly game-changers. Whether you want to take a walk around the block, work at your desk, make a phone call, or board an airplane, Mark Levinson No. 5909 Headphones allow you to take audiophile-quality sound with you.
The Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation technology reduces background noise, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music with pristine audiophile sound, no matter where you are. Reference-quality sound is combined with luxurious comfort in this lightweight, durable pair of headphones.
No. 5909 is first wireless headphone offered by Mark Levinson, the leader in luxury audio since 1972. It is constructed from premium materials, including core aluminum components, a leather headband, and replaceable leather ear cushions that ensure listening solace for years to come. No. 5909 was designed by the same world-class sound engineers behind Mark Levinson's renowned amplifiers, turntables, and streaming players.
Even if you want to wear these 'phones all day, you won't have any stress about battery power: No. 5909 delivers up to 34 hours of battery life (or up to 30 hours of playing time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled). And if you're in a hurry, you can get up to six hours of playing time with just a 15-minute quick charge.
Inside, No. 5909 utilizes expertly tuned, 40mm beryllium-coated drivers, and it offers high-resolution connectivity via Bluetooth 5.1. Outside, the luxury features include a cushioned leather headband and automotive-grade, gloss-metallic ear cup covers. These elegant headphones are designed with ear cups that swivel, allowing you to set them flat on a table or desk for convenience, rather than hanging them on a stand. For long-term storage, they fit snugly in a hard-shell carrying case, with all the accessories you need.
The red stitching on the cushioned headband looks fantastic, and it symbolizes the meticulous attention to detail that went into the design and engineering of these groundbreaking headphones.
With No. 5909, convenient, reliable control is literally at your fingertips — and easy to find. The right ear cup has buttons to control playback and volume, along with a USB-C port for charging. The left ear cup has a button for Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Aware modes, and a button for Bluetooth modes.
The headphones come with cables, adapters, a hard-shell carrying case, and a microfiber polishing cloth. Like all Music Direct products, the Mark Levinson No. 5909 Headphones come with the 100% Music Direct Satisfaction Guarantee.
"Who says headphones can't feel luxurious? Mark Levinson No. 5909 is a pair of over-ear headphones that are some of the most premium on the market. But for what's under the hood, we think they're worth it.... They'll even pause your tunes if you take them off for a few seconds, and resume playing when you put them back on.... In terms of sheer audio quality and aesthetics, this is the cream of the crop."
—Sage Anderson, Rolling Stone, "CES 2022: The 32 Best Things We Saw at the Consumer Electronics Show"
"[If] excellent audio quality and compatibility with high-res audio is your goal, the No 5909 checks all the boxes.... [Fitting] everything on an audiophile's wish list into one pair of headphones is a feat that should not be overlooked...."
—Micah Singleton, Billboard, "Best of CES 2022: Billboard's Picks for Top Audio Gear"
"Of the thousands of CES debuts, we're awarding just 55 of the products that stood out to us — those that excelled in innovation, core technology, design, and/or value.... As the 'first portable offering' from Harman's storied luxury audio brand, the ... [Mark Levinson] No 5909 headphones come with a pedigree few can match. But the real reason they're worthy of accolades is that they're a gorgeous bit of audiophile art in the sheepskin cloak of a pair of travel cans."
—CES 2022 Editors' Choice Award from Reviewed (Part of the USA Today Network)
Designer Sound
Mark Levinson No. 5909 Headphones have been engineered to provide you with optimal sound in a comfortable, over-ear model. The sound profile has been expertly tuned to an acoustic response curve that achieved the highest subjective scoring across listening tests.
Now you can experience reference-quality sound in a pair of Mark Levinson headphones, which represent the culmination of decades of research into listening preferences and the science of acoustics.
Designed for Air Travel
If you want to listen to your favorite band while you fly, No. 5909 Headphones are lightweight and ultra-comfortable, and they block out background noise. Three modes of Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation allow you to enjoy the subtle details in your music even amid noisy environments, such as during air travel. For added convenience, an Ambient Aware mode lets you talk to those around you without removing your headphones.
Crystal-Clear Phone Calls
With Mark Levinson No. 5909 Headphones, you can have long conversations with complete comfort, in nearly any environment. Four beam-steering microphones with Smart Wind Adaption prevent your voice from being muddled by outside noise. At the same time, Active Noise Cancellation blocks ambient sounds so that you can focus on the conversation. You can chat with friends or conduct important business calls — all in near-perfect clarity.
Included Accessories
The headphones come with a hard-shell carrying case; a 4-meter, USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable; a 1.25-meter, USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable; a 1.25-meter USB-C charging cable; a USB-C to USB-A adaptor; a 3.5mm to 6.3mm audio adaptor; an airplane audio adaptor; and a microfiber polishing cloth.
- Hi-Res Audio certified: LDAC audio codec; digital circuitry compatible with 24-bit/96kHz processing
- Acoustic response up to 40kHz
- Expertly tuned 40mm beryllium-coated drivers
- Acoustically optimized to the Harman Curve
- Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive technologies
- Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) with three modes
- Ambient Aware mode for situational awareness while on the go
- Four-microphone voice array with Smart Wind Adaption
- Premium leather headband
- Replaceable leather ear cushions
- Anodized aluminum frame
- Automotive-grade metallic painted ear cups
Driver Size: 40mm Beryllium Driver
Frequency Response (Passive): 10Hz - 40kHz
Frequency Response (Active): 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 97dB SPL @1kHz/1mW
Maximum SPL: 98dB
Maximum input power (Passive): 100mW
Microphone Sensitivity: -32dBV @ 1kHz/Pa
Impedance: 32 ohm
Bluetooth transmitted power: <8dbm
Bluetooth transmitted modulation: GFSK, π/4 DQPSK / 8DPSK
Bluetooth frequency: 2.402Ghz - 2.480Ghz
Bluetooth profile version: A2DP 1.3.1, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7.1
Bluetooth version: v5.1
Battery Type: Lithium-ion battery (750 mAh/3.7V)
Power Supply: 5V / 1.0A
Charging Time: 100 minutes
Music Playtime with BT on: 34 hrs
Music playtime with BT & ANC on: 30 hrs
Music playtime with Aux-in & ANC on: 30 hrs
Dimensions (HWD): 7.9" x 8.1" 2.6"
Weight: 12 oz.
Warranty: 2 Years Parts & Labor
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