Audio Technica ATH-W2022 Audiophile Closed-Back Dynamic Wooden Headphones
In celebration of the Audio-Technica 60th anniversary, we introduce the ATH-W2022 – new signature wooden headphones that honor our enduring commitment to analog audio and its power to touch our innermost selves.
Features
- The very finest Audio-Technica wooden headphones – developed to commemorate our 60th anniversary
- Housings crafted from Mizume (Japanese birch) and finished with traditional urushi lacquer to deliver pure tone quality with natural reverberation
- Sakura (cherry blossom) and hou-ou phoenix designs are hand-painted on the housings using the Japanese maki-e lacquer technique
- Specially developed, baffle-integrated 58 mm drivers are optimized for closed-back headphones, delivering incredibly fast response to the input signal
- Innovative Core Mount Technology, adopted from the ATH-ADX5000, places driver unit in optimal position for improved airflow and excellent full-range audio reproduction
- Newly designed magnet circuit incorporates a pole and yoke structured from laminated pure iron plates to reduce back electromotive force (back EFM)
- The diaphragm’s center dome is made of 30-micron-thick pure titanium for exceptional reproduction of the mid-high range with excellent high-frequency characteristics, as well
- Includes two detachable 3.0 m (9.8'), cloth-wrapped cables (with A2DC connectors at the headphones) made from 7N-class D.U.C.C. (Dia Ultra Crystallized Copper): one with a 6.3 mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug, the other with a 4-pin XLRM balanced connector
- Earpads and headband are made from deerskin for long-lasting durability and comfort
- Includes a wooden storage case constructed from Kiso cypress and white paulownia wood"
- Exclusive product: a limited number of units are available worldwide
- Made in Japan
Specifications
Type | Closed-back dynamic |
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Driver Diameter | 58 mm |
Frequency Response | 5 to 50,000 Hz |
Maximum Input Power | 2,000 mW |
Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
Impedance | 48 ohms |
Weight | Approx. 450 g (16 oz), without cable |
Connector | A2DC connector jack |
Accessories Included | ・Cable (3.0 m (9.8’)/6.3 mm (1/4”) gold-plated stereo plug) ・Balanced cable (3.0 m (9.8’)/XLR-M connector (4-pin)) ・Case ・Pouch (for storing cables) |
Replacements/separately sold items | ・Earpads ・Cable ・Balanced cable |
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About
“It is an honor to provide a quality audio experience to millions of people throughout the world. What begins as a simple vibration – a subtle movement – results in an emotional connection, whether that be when listening deeply to an album or sharing your voice with the world.” – Kazuo Matsushita President of Audio-Technica Corporation