[tassardar]

Just want to share my first impression of the ATH WB LTD.

This is a limited headphone from Audio Technica. 300 Copies worldwide.
Had a good listen and comparison with another close back I have on hand and it's surprisingly good. A very concert/analog sound rendition with very good bass, live sound and relatively clean highs. Can be a touch muffled at times depending on instrument mix but overall a very good experience .

 

[Mister Crash]

Thanks for the thorough review!

I have mine arriving on Monday (hopefully: it's already been delayed once). I'm a sucker for wood headphones and was looking for a new portable option.

 

[tassardar]

Thanks for the thorough review!

I have mine arriving on Monday (hopefully: it's already been delayed once). I'm a sucker for wood headphones and was looking for a new portable option.

Actually I am really interested in listening to the WB2022. But for almost twice the price, the WB LTD looks like a way better deal haha. My only issue is the lacquered coating in the wood won’t be able to last long if used like a portable.

 

[Mister Crash]

The WB2022 is not right for me as I don't like using Bluetooth and am skittish about having a DAC/amp within the headphones that you can't bypass. I love the appearance of it (which is carried over to the WB LTD) and the technology seems super cool. There are a couple other components of the WB2022 that I wish were carried over to the WB LTD:

1. The WB2022 comes with a Zero Halliburton case, while the WB LTD comes with a carrying pouch. I would have loved for the case to be included with the LTD, or at least offered as an extra-cost option.
2. I kind of like the look of the velvet on the headband and pads of the WB2022.
2. The WB2022 offers a free battery replacement and pad replacement. Looks like it's limited to one time (and for someone in the Western hemisphere, it may be harder to take advantage of that), but that's pretty cool after-market service.

 

[Mister Crash]

Well, the WB-LTD arrived today. I'm in the process of trying it out on my Walkman, but here are a few pictures from the unboxing.

First impressions are positive. They're very light and comfortable and the music sounds involving through these headphones. However, one aggravation is that AT still hasn't figured out how to make a non-microphonic cord. That's a feature that thoroughly annoys me and basically necessitates an aftermarket headphone cable. It's not as bad as the cable on the L5000, but it's noticeable.

 

[tassardar]

Gratz! I think the wire is gonna be hard to get a replacement since they use mini coax cable. Quite rare

 

[Mister Crash]

The connector type at the headphone is Audio Technica's A2DC connector. Yes, it's harder to find than most other connectors, but there are some companies that offer this. I think Moon Audio has some spare connectors you can buy if you're into DIY.