Audio-Technica Introduces New Wooden Headphone, ATH-WP900
Singapore, Singapore – Audio-Technica’s new Flame maple wood headphones offer an immersive audio experience. Maple, often used for string instruments such as guitars and violins due to its superior stiffness and density, has been selected for our new portable wooden headphones. The beautiful ‘flame’ grain offers a spectrum of deep colors that can be enjoyed from any angle; these headphones deliver high-end aesthetics with a hi-fi listening experience.
Since our first model of wooden headphones, the ATH-W10VTG in 1996, we have developed a variety of different woods for use in our headphones. With unique, natural beauty and superb tonal qualities, our wooden headphones provide a clear, warm, wide-open sound. In 2007, with our ATH-ESW9, we were able to offer wooden headphones that could be enjoyed outside of the home. Now, with the new ATH-WP900 portable wooden headphones, we offer superb sound reproduction for today’s hi-fi enthusiasts who enjoy life on the move.
Flame maple wood for clear sound
The ATH-WP900 housings are constructed entirely from wood, fusing flame grain maple on top of machined solid natural maple. The headphones offer ideal response and accurate sound thanks to the maple wood’s dense and stiff characteristics.
Japanese craftsmanship
From design to manufacturing, the ATH-WP900 is made at the Audio-Technica factory in Naruse, Tokyo, where we have been developing and manufacturing our wooden series of headphones for many years.
The finish for the flame maple housings is provided by Japanese guitar manufacturer Fujigen. Their craftsmanship brings out the unique grain of each housing, making every pair these headphones a one-of-a-kind product, with a beauty that will deepen with age.
Hi-fi portable sound
The ATH-WP900 features an exclusive 53mm large diameter driver, designed with a DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, to deliver exceptional full-range audio. The top-mounted PCB construction helps regulate airflow to enable precise diaphragm movement. In addition, the high-power magnet ensures superlative low-range audio reproduction.
Newly designed angled baffle
The baffle has been designed at an angle to improve airflow between the front and rear of the diaphragm for better low- to mid-range audio reproduction. The baffle angle also improves the seal of the earcup.
Comfortable fit
Smooth synthetic leather is used for the ergonomic earpads and headband. The foam pads provide a comfortable fit for long periods of listening.
Detachable A2DC connectors
The detachable connectors have been designed for exceptional audio quality and durability. They provide a secure connection for stable signal transmission and are built to handle long listening sessions.
*A2DC：Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial
Balanced connection-compatible (for better channel separation)
A 1.2m cable with a 4.4mm 5-pole balanced mini-plug is supplied to enable use with the latest balanced-compatible headphone amplifiers and digital audio players.
Swivel-flat design
A swivel design enables the headphones to lie flat for easy storage and portability, and can be stored inside the included carrying pouch.
Accessories
- Detachable cable with 3.5mm (3-pole stereo mini-plug)
- Detachable balanced cable with 4.4mm (5-pole balanced mini-plug)
- Carrying pouch
Specifications
Type: Closed-back dynamic
Driver: 53 mm
Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW
Frequency response: 5 to 50,000 Hz
Maximum input power: 1,000 mW
Impedance: 38 ohms
Input jack: A2DC connector jack
Weight (without cable): Approx. 243 g (8.6 oz)
Included accessories:
- Cable (1.2 m (3.9’) / 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug (L-shaped))
- Balanced cable (1.2 m (3.9’) / 4.4 mm (0.17”) gold-plated balanced plug (5 pole / L-shaped))
- Pouch
Sold separately: Cable, Balanced cable, Earpads
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About Audio-Technica
Founded in 1962, Audio-Technica established itself in the Japanese domestic market with the success of phonograph cartridges. A decade later, the company diversified and focused on the specialization of manufacturing sound devices. Since 1994, Audio-Technica has continued to meet and identify new market environments, customer needs and technological advancements. This is best reflected in the superior sound quality delivered by the various series ranging from wired and wireless microphones to headphones.
Audio-Technica’s primary goals have always been to provide products that truly satisfy its customers as well as beneficial to society. The Company has always strived to take on an innovative approach to development, using excellent technology and marketing capabilities to build a strong brand image.
Today, Audio-Technica boasts an extensive and diversified business portfolio encompassing both consumer and professional use of its various audio and video equipment, telecommunications and computer components and accessories, optoelectrics products and food production equipment. The Company aims to forge ahead, playing a major role in the technological advancement of superior sound quality from Audio-Technica’s creation of audio products.
For more information about Audio-Technica, please visit https://sea.audio-technica.com/.
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Marketing Department
Audio-Technica (S.E.A) Pte Ltd
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Singapore 408555
Tel: +65 6749 5686
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Email: marketing@audio-technica.com.sg
