Audio-Technica unleashes limited-edition ATH-WBLTD headphones
Building on the design of the previously released ATH-WB2022 wireless wooden headphones, which came out in celebration of the company’s 60th anniversary in 2022, the ATH-WBLTDs have been tuned specifically for analogue connections with new 45mm HD drivers enhanced by a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated diaphragm.
The housings are constructed from three layers of solid flame maple, walnut and mahogany. The company reveals: “Chosen for a beautiful grain finish and superior acoustic and vibration-damping properties, the housings are hand-polished by skilled artisans at Fujigen Inc. – a leading Japanese manufacturer of guitars. Built to last, the wood will mature alongside the headphones, making for a truly unique possession that can be carefully nurtured over generations.”
The stitched ergonomic earpads and headband are made from smooth, durable sheepskin and there’s a lightweight, high-strength aluminium alloy frame.
The ATH-WBLTD boasts a swivel fold-flat design for convenient carrying and comes with two detachable 1.2m (cables with A2DC connector at the headphone end, one dual-sided balanced cable with 4.4mm 5-pole plugs, the other with 3.5mm (stereo mini-plugs and a 6.3mm (adapter for connection to a wide variety of audio devices.
Available to buy now for £1,600, you can find out more about the ATH-WBLTD here.
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