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The 3.0 m (9.8') tangle-free cable is cloth-wrapped for lasting durability.","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949489180847,"sku":"ATH-A550Z","price":44.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/aa7822140f8d6095d2cdd0187b0c1930.webp?v=1779422237"},{"product_id":"ath-a990z-audio-technica-ath-a990z","title":"ATH-A990Z","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        The ATH-A990Z Art Monitor® closed-back dynamic headphones feature proprietary large-aperture 53 mm drivers with OFC bobbin-wound voice coils to deliver Hi-Res Audio reproduction. The drivers’ integrated yoke and top-mounted PCB contribute to the high-resolution performance by providing superior transient response and smoother airflow for precise diaphragm movement. The lightweight aluminum housings reduce unwanted resonance and incorporate Audio-Technica’s Double Air Damping System (D.A.D.S) for deep bass reproduction. A-T’s improved 3D wing support system ensures a great, comfortable fit, aided by the headphones’ soft, premium-grade earpads. The 3.0 m (9.8') tangle-free cable is cloth-wrapped for lasting durability.","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949489213615,"sku":"ATH-A990Z","price":74.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/2fda767f2bffa90cce40f1366283900a.webp?v=1779422239"},{"product_id":"ath-ad500x-audio-technica-ath-ad500x","title":"ATH-AD500X","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        Designed for incredibly comfortable listening. With a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and magnesium frame structure, these open-air headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, offering a completely natural listening experience. Newly designed 53 mm drivers with CCAW voice coils reproduce remarkably natural sound, with impactful bass and outstanding vocal projection. The self-adjusting wing support automatically adjusts to your head size. A straight OFC cable at the left earpiece terminates to a mini plug with included ¼\" adapter.","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949490557103,"sku":"ATH-AD500X","price":41.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/dc330f1f7b0e850de3a5e9f6c987bf3e.webp?v=1779422239"},{"product_id":"ath-ad700x-audio-technica-ath-ad700x","title":"ATH-AD700X","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        With a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing, these open-air headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, offering a completely natural listening experience. Newly designed 53 mm drivers with bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils deliver spacious sound with superior highs and mids. The self-adjusting wing support automatically adjusts to your head size for easy-wearing listening comfort. A straight cord at the left earpiece terminates to a mini plug with included ¼\" adapter.","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949490589871,"sku":"ATH-AD700X","price":56.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/6bb32496c45a2346d75baedcc0d08f88.webp?v=1779422240"},{"product_id":"ath-ad900x-audio-technica-ath-ad900x","title":"ATH-AD900X","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        Designed to deliver extraordinary sound quality to satisfy the most discriminating listeners, the ATH-AD900x is ideal for music lovers who prefer the spacious quality of open-back headphones that combine involving sound with long-wearing comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe ATH-AD900x features large 53 mm drivers exclusively designed for the headphones, with rare-earth magnets and Audio-Technica’s copper-clad aluminum-wire (CCAW) voice coil technology for superior audio reproduction with an extremely wide 5 Hz – 35,000 Hz frequency response. The ATH-AD900x offers an immersive listening experience with clear, natural vocal and instrumental reproduction, a smooth tonal balance, precise imaging and superlative dynamic range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe headphones offer a uniquely comfortable fit thanks to their generously cushioned ear pads, lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and exclusive 3D Wing Support Housing, which adjusts itself perfectly to each wearer.","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949490622639,"sku":"ATH-AD900X","price":89.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/59dc6f8a2a5b008f9a77542977070d4a.webp?v=1779422243"},{"product_id":"ath-adx3000-audio-technica-ath-adx3000","title":"ATH-ADX3000","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        \u003cp\u003eModelled after the ATH-ADX5000 open-back headphones, the ATH-ADX3000 is designed to bring the natural Open-Air sound to a wider audience. These headphones feature 58 mm integrated driver units, which position the diaphragm, voice coil, baffle and magnet in a single unit, resulting in improved airflow and full-range audio reproduction. This creates an optimum structure, reducing unnecessary sound distortion. The result is full-range audio with natural bass, pure mid and high frequencies, and a precise, realistic soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese featherlight (257 g) audiophile headphones are hand-assembled at our facility in Machida, Tokyo, from components built in-house, and are rigorously tested before leaving the factory. They are outfitted with replaceable velour earpads to ensure lasting comfort and come with a detachable 3.0 m (9.8') cable with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connectors at the headphones and a 6.3 mm (1\/4\") gold-plated stereo plug for connecting to devices.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949490655407,"sku":"ATH-ADX3000","price":329.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/3e80037a291a81993abf4dff6eabcb2c.webp?v=1779422243"},{"product_id":"ath-adx5000-audio-technica-ath-adx5000","title":"ATH-ADX5000","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        \u003cp\u003eThe result of Japanese craftsmanship and expert engineering, the ATH-ADX5000 Hi-Res Audio headphones set a new standard in open-back headphone performance. The headphones utilize newly developed Core Mount Technology that optimally positions the driver unit within the housing to improve airflow efficiency. The efficient airflow helps the headphones reproduce highly transparent mid and high frequencies and rich, precise bass sound. The 58 mm integrated driver units combine a tungsten-coated diaphragm, baffle and Permendur magnetic circuit in a single unit to reduce unwanted vibration and, since no screw clamps are required, decrease the weight. The baffle is made of a highly-rigid polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)\/glass fiber composite to provide stable diaphragm movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe housings of the ATH-ADX5000 have a honeycomb-punched design that keeps the housing face open to ventilation, while closing off the sides. This design delivers an accurate, natural sound, but prevents air pressure loss that can negatively affect sound quality. The frame is constructed of strong, lightweight magnesium; the earpads and headband are fashioned from Alcantara, a material known for its extreme durability and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATH-ADX5000 headphones come with a detachable 3.0 m (9.8') cable with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connectors at the headphones and a 6.3 mm (1\/4\") gold-plated stereo plug for connecting to devices. Each pair of headphones is individually identified by a laser etched serial number and comes with a specially designed hard carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Brief: The Move to Hi-Res Audio\u003cbr\u003eWhile many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz\/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. The advent and subsequent popularity of MP3s only made this problem more pronounced – the necessary compression of these files causes audio information to be lost, thus greatly reducing the audio quality. But with lossless audio file formats, faster Internet speeds, and storage space increasingly easy to come by (and in ever-smaller packages), the push is on to create audio equipment capable of capturing and reproducing true Hi-Res Audio, generally considered to be 96 kHz\/24-bit or better. The Hi-Res Audio logo certifies that a product meets the Hi-Res Audio standards. Per these standards, headphones must have transducer frequency performance to at least 40 kHz. As a producer of these types of audiophile headphones since 1972, Audio-Technica is well-positioned to provide audio solutions that meet the demands of Hi-Res Audio media formats, allowing for the full reproduction of their extended sonic characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949490688175,"sku":"ATH-ADX5000","price":659.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/9b57764bea8d6a4bd0e1da001e4719a1.webp?v=1779422245"},{"product_id":"ath-adx7000-audio-technica-ath-adx7000","title":"ATH-ADX7000","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        \u003cp\u003eFeaturing new HXDT driver technology, our flagship ATH-ADX7000 Open-Air Dynamic Headphones provide the most natural, spacious, and comfortable listening experience of any Audio-Technica open-back headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass response is uncommonly full and powerful for a pair of open-backs, with solid weight and excellent control. Subtle details come through clearly and naturally in the midrange, making instruments feel present and lifelike, with excellent spatial definition and accurate placement across the soundstage. The upper mids and treble are poised, delivering the right mix of air and refinement without sounding harsh or dampened. This lends intimacy to vocals and a natural realism to transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe achieved this natural, full-spectrum sound by managing every detail of the driver manufacturing process, from design and construction to final integration. Our HXDT molding process creates a 58 mm diaphragm with precise roundness – the accuracy essential for highly detailed musical expression. We integrate the diaphragm with the other driver components (baffle plate, magnet, and voice coil), aligning their centers with exceptional accuracy. This ultra-precise alignment allows energy to transfer more efficiently from the magnet to the coil to the diaphragm, which itself is afforded greater freedom of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe headphones’ aluminum housings feature a honeycomb-punched design that keeps the housing face open to ventilation. To improve airflow to the diaphragm, the driver unit is optimally positioned within the housing via our proprietary Core Mount Technology. Combined, the HXDT and Open-Air design elements allow the entire sound output to come directly from the diaphragm, resulting in more accurate, dynamic, and detailed sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATH-ADX7000 headphones come with two sets of interchangeable earpads, high-density velvet and Alcantara, to allow listeners to customize their listening experience. The high-density velvet earpads help suppress unwanted resonances while delivering well-balanced sound. The Alcantara earpads offer a more durable, luxurious alternative, enhancing the bass and mellowing the treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed of thin, rigid magnesium alloy, providing strength and stability while keeping the headphones very lightweight (275 g with the velvet earpads, 265 g with the Alcantara). The magnesium frame plays a key role in dampening unnecessary vibrations generated by the driver’s powerful new voice coil, thus minimizing coloration and enhancing sonic purity. The result is premium comfort and uncompromising performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe headphones also include two detachable 3.0 m (9.8') nylon-wound cables with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connectors at the headphones: a balanced cable with a 4-pin XLRM connector and an unbalanced cable with a 6.3 mm (1\/4\") gold-plated stereo plug. Each pair of headphones is individually identified by a laser etched serial number and comes with a compact hard carrying case. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949490720943,"sku":"ATH-ADX7000","price":1049.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/d62c1826f0bf91a46191745bdd3c42ef.webp?v=1779422245"},{"product_id":"ath-awas-audio-technica-ath-awas","title":"ATH-AWAS","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        \u003cp\u003eFor the housings of the ATH-AWAS over-ear wooden headphones, we’ve selected the rare Asada Zakura (Japanese cherry) wood. Renowned for its use in high-end audio speakers due to its fine acoustic characteristics and durability, the striking red Asada Zakura suppresses unwanted resonance inside the earcups for clear, natural sound reproduction. The half-gloss finish, applied by hand, accentuates the wood’s gentle grain and warm beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headphones are equipped with exclusive 53 mm drivers with powerful magnetic circuitry, integrated pure-iron yoke, DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, and 6N-OFC (high-purity, oxygen-free copper) voice coils for exceptional full-range audio reproduction. Our exclusive D.A.D.S. (Double Air Damping System), which divides the housing structure into two separate acoustic chambers, ensures smooth, accurate bass response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arms that hold the housings are made from a lightweight, highly rigid magnesium alloy. The arms are angled to provide the best possible fit with excellent earcup seal. The comfortable fit is enhanced by smooth, synthetic leather earpads and headband.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headphones also feature A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) jacks for secure connection to the two included 3.0 m (9.8') detachable cables. One cable has a 6.3 mm (1\/4\") gold-plated stereo plug for use with standard audio equipment. The other cable features a 4-pin XLRM balanced connector for use with the latest high-fidelity equipment to achieve better channel separation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Brief: The Move to Hi-Res Audio\u003cbr\u003eWhile many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz\/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. The advent and subsequent popularity of MP3s only made this problem more pronounced – the necessary compression of these files causes audio information to be lost, thus greatly reducing the audio quality. But with lossless audio file formats, faster Internet speeds, and storage space increasingly easy to come by (and in ever-smaller packages), the push is on to create audio equipment capable of capturing and reproducing true Hi-Res Audio, generally considered to be 96 kHz\/24-bit or better. The Hi-Res Audio logo certifies that a product meets the Hi-Res Audio standards. Per these standards, headphones must have transducer frequency performance to at least 40 kHz. As a producer of these types of audiophile headphones since 1972, Audio-Technica is well-positioned to provide audio solutions that meet the demands of Hi-Res Audio media formats, allowing for the full reproduction of their extended sonic characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audio-Technica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46949492162735,"sku":"ATH-AWAS","price":449.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5277\/2783\/files\/9c93b2baa07997cc92381bb2245bf322.webp?v=1779422249"},{"product_id":"ath-awkg-audio-technica-ath-awkg","title":"ATH-AWKG","description":"\u003c!-- Add Short Description --\u003e\n                                        \u003cp\u003eSince our founding in 1962, we have sought to expand the limits of audio technology, pursuing an ever-changing purity of sound to foster human connections. Still, after six decades of discovery and innovation we felt it was time to take our analog audio exploration to an even higher level. The NARUKAMI series offers premium, boundary-pushing audio experiences, along with the meticulous Japanese craftsmanship that is an Audio-Technica hallmark.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTaking its name from the thunder god of Japanese legend, the NARUKAMI series features high-end audio products designed to ignite elemental passions. Our engineers rely on their refined auditory judgment, rather than a sterile set of technical specifications, to assess sound quality, while key materials, like precious KUROGAKI wood, are selected to bring the listener closer to the wonders of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe have crafted the ATH-AWKG as a standalone pair of KUROGAKI headphones, adopted from the AW-KG NARU headphones included with the HPA-KG NARU tube amplifier\/preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKUROGAKI refers to persimmon wood that exhibits internal, black ink-like patterns. The reason these naturally distinct black patterns form remains elusive to this day. Additionally, the drying process of KUROGAKI is quite challenging and requires extensive knowledge and expertise accumulated over years. These factors contribute to the wood’s revered status across Japan. Due to its mystique and Zen-like patterns, KUROGAKI has been cherished by nobles and literati throughout history, serving as a testament to the importance of KUROGAKI in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe ATH-AWKG’s KUROGAKI wood housing possesses unique physical properties that contribute to exceptional sound quality. The lacquer finish, applied by hand by a skilled craftsman, brings out the natural beauty of the wood’s grain—a beauty that will only deepen with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe headphones are equipped with exclusive 53 mm drivers featuring highly efficient German Permendur magnetic circuitry, which enables the delivery of exceptionally accurate audio with an expansive sound field.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach driver is equipped with a lightweight, durable titanium flange and a 6N-OFC (high-purity, oxygen-free copper) voice coil to ensure precise diaphragm movement and optimal signal transfer. Our exclusive D.A.D.S. 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The other cable features a 4-pin XLR-M balanced connector for use with the latest high-fidelity equipment, delivering improved channel separation for an enhanced audio experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is accompanied by an exquisitely designed storage box adorned with KUROGAKI wood, achieving perfect harmony with the headphones themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*ZMF earpads are included only in the U.S. and other select regions. 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The half-gloss finish, applied by hand, brings out the natural beauty of the wood’s grain – a beauty that will only deepen with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headphones are equipped with exclusive 53 mm drivers with highly efficient German Permendur magnetic circuitry that deliver exceptionally accurate audio with a wide sound field. Each driver’s lightweight, durable titanium flange and 6N-OFC (high-purity, oxygen-free copper) voice coil ensure precise diaphragm movement and signal transfer. Our exclusive D.A.D.S. (Double Air Damping System), which divides the housing structure into two separate acoustic chambers, provides smooth, accurate bass response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arms that hold the housings are made from a lightweight, highly rigid magnesium alloy. The arms are angled to provide the best possible fit with excellent earcup seal. The comfortable fit is enhanced by the smooth, durable sheep skin earpads and headband.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headphones also feature A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) jacks for secure connection to the two included 3.0 m (9.8') detachable cables. One cable has a 6.3 mm (1\/4\") gold-plated stereo plug for use with standard audio equipment. The other cable features a 4-pin XLRM balanced connector for use with the latest high-fidelity equipment to achieve better channel separation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Brief: The Move to Hi-Res Audio\u003cbr\u003eWhile many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz\/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. The advent and subsequent popularity of MP3s only made this problem more pronounced – the necessary compression of these files causes audio information to be lost, thus greatly reducing the audio quality. But with lossless audio file formats, faster Internet speeds, and storage space increasingly easy to come by (and in ever-smaller packages), the push is on to create audio equipment capable of capturing and reproducing true Hi-Res Audio, generally considered to be 96 kHz\/24-bit or better. The Hi-Res Audio logo certifies that a product meets the Hi-Res Audio standards. Per these standards, headphones must have transducer frequency performance to at least 40 kHz. 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Contained within the headphones’ solid titanium housings are dual phase drivers of different diameters (9.8 mm and 8.8 mm) plus two balanced armature drivers, positioned on a coaxial line. The 9.8 mm works as a full-range driver, while the 8.8 mm functions as a passive radiator to strengthen the lower frequency. Those two units face each other, their diaphragm movements syncing to minimize distortion and provide audio that is true to the original sound. The balanced armature drivers act like super tweeters to contribute accurate, high-frequency reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elegant, ergonomic housings are crafted through a five-step process: They are cut from solid titanium, forged, machined using a precise CNC machining process, carefully hand-polished, and given an anodized finish. The result is lightweight, rigid housings that greatly reduce unwanted resonance for the highest sonic purity, and that fit comfortably and securely in the ear. The two-position eartip post on each housing allows for customized positioning of the eartip for an even better fit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headphones are equipped with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) jacks to accommodate the two included 1.2 m (3.9') detachable cables. One is a star-quad cable with a standard 3.5 mm, 3-pole stereo mini-plug. The signal and ground wires are stranded separately for the left and right channels to suppress cross talk and isolate the signal from external noise. The second cable is equipped with a 4.4 mm, 5-pole balanced plug for use with high-resolution digital audio players and balanced-compatible headphone amplifiers. Both cables include a titanium plug sleeve to reduce unwanted vibration, and are designed to loop comfortably and securely over the ears.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ATH-IEX1 headphones come with four sizes of interchangeable silicone eartips (XS\/S\/M\/L), three sizes of Comply™ foam eartips (S\/M\/L), a cleaning cloth, and a hard carrying case. Each pair is individually identified by a laser-etched serial number.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz\/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. The advent and subsequent popularity of MP3s only made this problem more pronounced – the necessary compression of these files causes audio information to be lost, thus greatly reducing the audio quality. But with lossless audio file formats, faster Internet speeds, and storage space increasingly easy to come by (and in ever-smaller packages), the push is on to create audio equipment capable of capturing and reproducing true Hi-Res Audio, generally considered to be 96 kHz\/24-bit or better. The Hi-Res Audio logo certifies that a product meets the Hi-Res Audio standards. Per these standards, headphones must have transducer frequency performance to at least 40 kHz. 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With dynamic bass and superior articulation in the upper-mid and treble ranges, the ATH-WB LTD excels in reproducing highly detailed audio including female vocals and string instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a special, limited-edition model, with only 300 units available throughout the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more than 25 years we have experimented with the benefits of wooden headphones. The ATH-WB LTD maple, walnut, and mahogany housings recreate a natural sense of fullness and harmonics, enhancing the acoustic reproduction of instruments with realistic bass texturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe headphones’ exclusive 45 mm HD drivers are designed, developed, and made in our factories in Japan. Adopted from the ATH-WB2022, the ATH-WB LTD drivers have been specially tuned to provide the best listening experience from the analog configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe earpads and headband of the ATH-WB LTD are made from supple, durable sheepskin for long-lasting comfort. The headphones’ portable design is bolstered by a strong, lightweight aluminum alloy frame and the earcups swivel-flat for convenient storage in the included carrying pouch. 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Here, we’ve fused a thin slice of flame-grain maple on top of solid, machined maple to produce housings that ensure clear, natural sound quality. The flame maple finish, provided by Japanese guitar manufacturer Fujigen, brings out the unique grain of each housing for a one-of-a-kind beauty that will deepen with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headphones are equipped with exclusive 53 mm drivers with powerful magnetic circuitry, DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, and top-mounted PCB construction for exceptional full-range audio reproduction. A specially designed angled baffle improves airflow between the front and rear of the diaphragm for better low- to mid-range audio reproduction, and also optimally positions the earcups over the ears for improved comfort and sound containment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headphones also feature A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) jacks for secure connection to the two included 1.2 m (3.9') detachable cables. One cable has a 3.5 mm (1\/8\") gold-plated stereo mini-plug for use with smartphones and standard audio devices. The other cable is equipped with a 4.4 mm (1\/6\"), 5-pole gold-plated balanced plug for use with high-resolution digital audio players and balanced-compatible headphone amplifiers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earpads and headband of the ATH-WP900 are made from smooth, synthetic leather for long-lasting comfort, and the earcups swivel-flat for easy transport in the included carrying pouch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Brief: The Move to Hi-Res Audio\u003cbr\u003eWhile many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz\/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. 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