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ATH-WB2022

Overview

ATH-WB2022

Thank you to our loyal customers for helping us celebrate this historic milestone. All limited quantities were sold. This item is now sold out.

In celebration of the 60^th anniversary of Audio-Technica we present the ATH-WB2022, a groundbreaking pair of luxury headphones.

The housing of the ATH-WB2022 is carefully crafted from a selection of intertwined marbled maple, walnut, and mahogany wood. Behind the stunning exterior, the headphones house the world's first* completely balanced audio output system. Equipped with an independent DAC and operational amplifier, the headphones support up to 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution sound sources with both wireless and USB digital connections.

Only a limited number of this commemorative model are available in the world.

*As headphones. As of September 2022, according to Audio-Technica research.

Designed, Developed and Made in Japan

Superior Sound

ATH-WB2022 is equipped with newly designed 45 mm HD drivers. The drivers reproduce vivid and expressive sounds, for a rich, detailed listening experience. An innovative LDAC codec provides high-resolution sound with a wide range. The ATH-WB2022 also supports the AAC and SBC codecs.

World's First Fully Balanced Audio Output System

Independent L/R Balance

The world's first fully balanced audio output system with independent DACs, operational amplifiers, and batteries for each Lch/Rch. The system provides sound with excellent channel separation, with no cross talk or noise interference between the left and right channels.

9 Hour Battery Life

Fully Balanced Audio Output System

45 mm HD Drivers

Wired and Wireless Listening

Wired or Wireless Listening

Up to 9 Hours of Power

Enjoy up to 9 hours of hi-fi audio. If the battery runs out, you can simply switch to a USB connection to continue using the headphones. After 5 minutes without being connected to a device, the power will automatically turn off to save battery life. Charging time is about 2.5 hours.

Audio-Technica’s First Wireless Wooden Headphones

Inspired by Nature

For more than 25 years we have experimented with the benefits of wooden headphones. In addition to the striking aesthetics, this combination of different woods has excellent acoustic properties, absorbing vibrations for a purer audio performance.

Audio-Technica Connect App

Fine-Tune Your Listening

In the dedicated Audio-Technica Connect app you can find five preset equalizers (including a default ‘flat’ setting) that can be selected to experiment with the soundscapes generated by these premium headphones. In addition, you can select between four volume levels: 16 (default), 32, 64 and 100. A-T Connect App – Apple App Store – Google Play

A-T Connect App – Apple App Store – Google Play

Luxurious comfort made in Italy

A Sustainable Experience

Pairing practical durability with fashionable aesthetics, Alcantara provides a premium tactile experience, with a soft texture and elegant appearance. Alcantara is created with sustainable practices and is carbon-neutral.

Built-in Controls

Multipoint Connectivity

10mm Condenser Microphone

Low-Latency Mode

Protecting Precious Cargo

ZERO HALLIBURTON

We’re very proud to be partnered with ZERO HALLIBURTON for the sleek and robust case for the ATH-WB2022. Founded in the USA in 1938, ZERO HALLIBURTON was designed to survive harsh environments and to protect precious cargo – including moon rocks from Apollo 11 – since then, it’s the bag of choice for anyone with a desire for design and durability (plus cinema’s greatest superheroes and spies).

・ZERO HALLIBURTON is a trademark of Zero Halliburton.

Connecting the World Through Music

Playing for Change

A percentage of all 60th Anniversary hi-fi sales will be donated to the Playing For Change Foundation, which was established to create positive change through music and arts education for marginalized and at-risk youth, most specifically in the developing world. We are proud to support both Playing For Change - a movement dedicated to inspiring and connecting the world through music- and its partner organization, The Playing For Change Foundation, and share with them the vision that music should be accessible to all. Playing for Change Logos

Celebrating 60 Years of Listening

Our Story

60 years ago, Hideo Matsushita established Audio-Technica in a small flat in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Inspired by our emotional connections to audio, Matsushita dedicated his time to creating affordable audio equipment to heighten everyday listening experiences.

Features

Audio-Technica’s first pair of wireless wooden headphones – developed to commemorate our 60^th anniversary
The housings, made from a combination of solid flame maple, walnut, and mahogany woods, have excellent acoustic properties and absorb vibrations for a purer audio performance
Housings have separate acoustic and electrical chambers to optimize the acoustic properties of the wood
Specially designed 45 mm HD driver, with high-performance magnetic circuit and DLC (diamond-like carbon) coated diaphragm, provides a rich, detailed listening experience
First headphones in the world with a fully balanced audio output system – independent DACs, operational amplifiers, and batteries for left and right channels – for excellent channel separation
Equipped with two (Lch/Rch) ESS DAC ES9038Q2M digital-to-analog converters, prized by audiophiles for delivering truly immersive, high-resolution audio
Adopts Nisshinbo Micro Devices’ flagship MUSES05 chips for operational amplifiers
Supports 24-bit/96 kHz high-resolution sound source playback via wireless or USB connection
Compatible with high-quality LDAC and AAC codecs
10 mm diameter condenser microphone ensures crystal-clear audio for calls
Up to nine hours of continuous use on a full charge
Multipoint pairing function allows you to stay connected to two Bluetooth devices at once
Buttons built into the earcups provide easy control of music playback, volume, microphone muting, and voice assistant functions
A-T Connect app gives you additional control: activate low latency mode, adjust and save EQ to the headphones, select one of four optimized volume levels, change codecs, and more
Premium, sustainable Alcantara earpads and headband provide luxurious comfort in warm and cool environments*
Includes two 1.5 m (4.9') 6N-OFC audio-grade cables: a USB-C to USB-A cable, and a USB-C to USB-C cable
Includes a sleek, robust carrying case made in partnership with Zero Halliburton
Exclusive product: a limited number of units are available worldwide

* Audio-Technica will replace the built-in battery and Alcantara earpads and headband free of charge