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Audio-Technica ATH-W3000ANV Over-Ear Headphones

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Audiophile Closed-back Dynamic Wooden Headphones

Audio-Technica announced the Limited Edition 50th Anniversary ATH-W3000ANV Over-Ear Headphones, the embodiment of 50 years of Audio-Technica headphones expertise. The ear pieces are made from strikingly beautiful, traditional Japanese Echizen lacquer-finshed Hokkaido Asada cherry heartwood. The ATH-W3000ANV is engineered for superlative sound quality, with special high-power driver magnets, OFC 7N ultra-high-purity oxygen-free-copper voice coils and isolated left/right internal wiring, a newly designed 53 mm wide-range driver element and numerous additional refinements. The frame is constructed from magnesium for exceptionally light weight and high rigidity, and the ear cushions are fabricated from luxurious Spanish lambskin. Like all 2012 Limited Edition products, the ATH-W3000ANV features a 50th Anniversary commemorative logo and anniversary box.

Features

  • Special 50th anniversary edition with serial number etched on the surface
  • Magnificent wide-ranging sound reproduction
  • Traditional Echizen lacquer-finished Hokkaido Asada cherry heartwood housing reproduces magnificent natural playback
  • 3D wing support for a great fit and long-wearing comfort
  • Lambskin ear pads for long-listening comfort
  • Large 53 mm aperture drivers feature specially built 2-part magnetic circuits that produce high speed magnetic streams for improved sound quality
  • Lightweight frame designed to suppress unwanted vibration
  • 6.3 mm gold-plated stereo plug with high elastic Elastomer sheath and PC-OCC conductor cord

Specifications

TYPE Closed-back Dynamic, Double Air Damping System
DRIVER DIAMETER 53 mm
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 5 – 42,000 Hz
MAXIMUM INPUT POWER 2,000 mw
SENSITIVITY 102 dB/mW
IMPEDANCE 40 ohms
WEIGHT 340 g (without cord)
CABLE 3.0 m
CONNECTOR 1/4″ (6.3 mm) gold-plated stereo plug
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED Cable storage bag

Price and Availability
The Audio-Technica ATH-W3000ANV over-ear headphones will be available February 2012 at select U.S. dealers for $1,299.95.

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