[XERO1]

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~ 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 58mm 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 the driver unit in the 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 3.0m (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 6.35mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug, the other with a 4-pin XLR 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 woods

~ Exclusive product: Only a limited number of 100 units will be available worldwide

~ MSRP $9000
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https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-w2022

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksp...ion-headphones-and-cartridge/?sh=5ed357123a45
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This headphone is just way too beautiful to not have it's own thread.

Hopefully, A-T will eventually make a non-limited-edition version of this gorgeous headphone.

 

[Nostoi]

10k but a beautiful 10k.

 

[up late]

the ear cups are exquisite

 

[purk]

Price is so high high. I remember getting the L3000 for around $1600 in 2005. So much has changed in headphones audio since then.

 

[Mister Crash]

As beautiful as these are and as much as I love AT woodies, $9,000 is pretty steep. I'll probably have to pass on these.

 

[Legato2057]

I would need to win the lottery to justify the price, but I would absolutely buy them if I could. Absolutely beautiful.

 

[Ciggavelli]

I want one. I’m a sucker for good looking wooden closed backs. I just need some sound impressions before spending $9K.

 

[BoyNamedSue]

100 is such a limited number, I wouldn't be surprised if these sell out quick. Wasn't that the case with the L5000 whose $4k price was considered steep at the time? Hopefully, they reach the ears of serious audio enthusiasts, as opposed to wealthy collectors that treat it more as an art piece/status symbol. Can't wait to read impressions!

 

[BournePerfect]

I budgeted myself 5k for a potential new AT flagship this fall. These are highway robbery. Any word on other new AT cans this year? I know it was suggested they had a new open back flagship coming this fall as well.

 

[Ciggavelli]

100 is such a limited number, I wouldn't be surprised if these sell out quick. Wasn't that the case with the L5000 whose $4k price was considered steep at the time? Hopefully, they reach the ears of serious audio enthusiasts, as opposed to wealthy collectors that treat it more as an art piece/status symbol. Can't wait to read impressions!

Nah, it’s still a lot. There’s that $12K Spirit Torino that was limited to 100 pairs which you can still buy (it’s been like 2 years).

Then there were only 100 sapphire blue th900 mk2s that were made but I was able to buy a new pair in year 2 (and that’s “only” a $1500 pair of headphones)

 

[XERO1]

Remember these?!



The ATH-W2020's are chump change compared to the Focal Utopia by Tournaire. $100,000 plus another $10,000 if you wanted the matching stand!!

 

[Legato2057]

Remember these?!



The ATH-W2020's are chump change compared to the Focal Utopia by Tournaire. $100,000 plus another $10,000 if you wanted the matching stand!!

Those are hideous.

 

[XERO1]

Those are hideous.

Agreed.

 

[Magol79]

$9000. Ridiculous.

 

[Mister Crash]

100 is such a limited number, I wouldn't be surprised if these sell out quick. Wasn't that the case with the L5000 whose $4k price was considered steep at the time?

I paid retail for my L5000 in April 2019 in the US. At that point, they had been out for a few months: availability was low in Japan and some other countries, but I didn't feel like I needed to rush my order in the US. I'd say the L5000 were fairly reasonably obtainable for about 6 months or so after release.

As for the W2022... if they were $5,000 and limited to 100 units, they'd probably sell out almost instantly. We'll see how long they last at $9,000.