AUDIO TECHNICA ATH CKW1000ANV

General Information

Audio-Technica Japan is celebrating its 50th anniversary on April 17, 2012. With half a century of history, Audio-Technica has grown to be a leading marker of beautiful, sophisticated audio equipment. And the new 50th Anniversary series products are Audio-Technica Japan's ultimate creations. Introducing the limited edition ATH-CKW1000ANV made with a small body of forged Titanium together with crafted wood to reduce unwanted vibration and induce a richer sound. The plug itself is also utilizing one of the first in the industry with Titanium. Powerful and specially made for the 50th Anniversary 14mm magnet driver for a one-of-a-kind richer sound. Improved extended frequency range of 5 to 30,000 Hz. Every unit comes with a serial number inked case as well as a carrying pouch.

AudioCubes.com is proud to be the first in making these rare units available directly from Audio-Technica Japan worldwide.

NOTE: This is a limited edition item with only 2500 units made and Audio-Technica Japan does not remake limited edition items once they are sold completely.

Specifications

Type: Dynamic type
Driver: φ14mm permendur magnetic circuit employs
Output sound pressure level: 103dB/mW
Frequency Response: 5 ~ 30,000 Hz
Maximum input: 200mW
Impedance: 17Ω
Weight (without cord): About 11g
Plug: Gold-plated stereo mini φ3.5
Code Type: 0.6m / Y (twisted staff card)

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Head-Fier
Pros: price dropped now
Cons: not the best in no disciplin
The ATH CKW1000ANV went down to a acceptable price range these days.
 
If good sealed, the sound is all right over all. Something like "no frequency or behavior of this thing is really disturbing"  (but over all clearly behind Sony 1k and Fidue A83 for sure)
Best attribute: You can hear long time without getting tired. Not this bad, though.
 
Conclusion:
If it fits, give it a try (if you can get it for a fair low price.)
Pros: Good name, nice build quality
Cons: Terrible price to sound ratio
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Brief:  Audio Technica had an Anniversary[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Price: Circa £456 on ebay before HMRC has a go at them[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Specification:  Driver Diameter 14 mm, Frequency Response 5 - 30,000 Hz Maximum Input Power 200 mW, Sensitivity 103 dB/mW, Impedance 17 ohms, Weight 11 g without cable Cable 0.6 m, Y-type, Connector 3.5 mm (1/8") mini stereo, gold-plated,[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Accessories:  Leather case; interchangeable earpieces (XS, S, M, L); 0.6 m extension cord; polishing cloth[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Build Quality:  The thing is wood and Titanium, AT do some of the best build quality in the world.[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Isolation:  Meh, very little.  These are really open and maybe that works for you but I wouldn’t use these out and about.[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Comfort/Fit:  Rather nice.  They sit super shallow but were very comfortable and easy to stick in.[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Aesthetics:  For something that wood and Titanium they look nothing special.  Tbh I didn’t realise they had wood on them until I saw it in their description and then I looked.  They are just dark and uneventful visually.[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Sound: Meh.  These don’t sound especially good at all and never mind their price.  They aren’t terrible but their bass is really rolled off due to not being well sealed.  It not especially quick, it fairly quick and has a bit of punch to it but then I remember the price and I am underwhelmed.  The mids again are so so.  In fact they really come very close to being sibilant and I can’t say I’m wildly enjoying them at all.  It’s never a good a sign when I start turning down the volume and they are just not making me enjoy them.  The highs, meh.  They exist but are muted and lack extension.  I realise I’m not being overly technical but I don’t see a point.  These where limited edition so never freely available and now out of production so if you don’t have a set you probably won’t be getting one.  You won’t after this anyway.  They don’t sound terrible but with the standard you can get for £100 today I can think of no reason at all to buy these unless you want them for their rarity.[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Value:  Terrible, insanely expensive for nothing but meh’ness.[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Pro’s:  Good name, nice build quality[/size][/size]
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[size=14.666666984558105px] [size=12pt]Con’s:  Terrible price to sound ratio[/size][/size]
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Thanks for the review mark2410. Nice to know what Audio Technica is up to when it comes to iem market. I have the ATH AD700 and have been thinking of getting something a tad more closed. Guess these wont do :D
Thanks again for your vote on an old post about the JBL Control Ones. Been enjoying them for two years as they keep sounding better and better. Cheers :D

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