[protoss]

PART 5
90's Woodie Wrap-up.
1996 to 1999 Woodie round-up!

1996 - W10VTG
1997 - W10LTD
1998 - W11JPN
1999 - W100

These four Audio Technica 90s woodies are entirely different from each other. Each version had a distinctive, unique design to sound in them.

1996 - W10VTG
This was the pair that started it all. Suppose to be the most expensive headphone in 1996 ($3000USD) but ended up being reasonably priced ($330USD) pair.
It was warm, full, exciting, unnatural, but natural, compared to any other metallic sterile bright headphones. It has the magic touch of mids and the romantic sound of euphoria.

1997 - W10LTD
This was the second pair. They changed the look to match the sound. And that is perfectly the way to describe it. It is fresh, airly, open, detail, clean, and transparent with the hint of AT warmth. This headphone still tamed the highs, elevated the mids, and controlled the bass—a perfect refresh to the W10VTG.

1998 - W11JPN
This was the 3rd headphone. A remake of the original W10VTG. A full-bodied, warm headphone. The refinery is the highlight. This headphone is not dark but compressed in your face warmth with detail. It is almost like a delicious hot sundae ice-cream. It is hot, delicious, and cold. Very interesting. Listening to this and comparing it to the others makes this rule supreme. It is almost ‘or’ it is a world-class headphone right here!

1999 - W100
This is supposed to be the complete package. All the supposed wrongs of the past, fixed with this. This headphone is more balanced, addictive, and solid in all categories, it misses the magic of the rest thou. And losing the magic voodoo spirit makes this headphone not so special unfortunately. Even thou it somewhat classes the rest.

It is hard to say which one is the best out of the 4. However, one thing I notice is that each year leading to the 1999 model, the sound signature was slowly getting more refine and fuller sounding.

The W11JPN is just too remarkable, and the W10LTD is much more preferable, and the exciting nature of the W10VTG is what all headphones should be. The W100 just exists as the amazing lost generation.

The craftsmanship of the W10LTD is my favorite. The letter printed wordings—the chosen wood and gloss coating.

The W11JPN, with its shiny lacquer gloss and that beautifully painted “Japan” letter, screams quality

It seems like the lettering of the headphones truly is somewhat the highlights for me. I could never buy a pair with worn-out letters. It ruins the whole aesthetic design of the headphone.

The W10VTG has the original sound that not even the W11JPN could reproduce. Everyone calls the W11JPN a better-refined version of the W10VTG. Refine? Why do you need to refine the W10VTG? Because of this, the W10VTG is technically the greatest Woodie ever created.

The best pair to own is most likely the W100, with its better construction and drivers and adequately tuned up a new sound signature. However, because there are three previous models before it, it is hard to go with this. The W100 supposedly be the W10LTD mass-produced version with better drivers and tuning. I disagree. The cups and sound of the W10LTD is an original stand-alone package that not even the W100 can outshine it.

I notice that the W11JPN is a refined version of the W10VTG, and the W100 is a refined version of the W10LTD. Moreover, the word “refine” is defined as “better,” I do not see it like this at all. Instead, each pair is a unique sound signature and holds its own and completely different headphones. They share similar values and rules. Nevertheless, the soul and heart of the drivers and cups paint a whole different picture.

I already ranked each Woodie. But to ranked them here and to declare a winner takes all race;

W11JPN comes in #1 (Winner!)
W10LTD comes in #2
W10VTG comes in #3
W100 comes in #4

In conclusion, the 90s woodies are remarkable. They are some of the most exceptional 90s headphones ever created!



“May the Woodies be with you.”

 

[White Lotus]

One more for the road..

 

[SilverEars]

I wonder which woodie has the best value in terms of current market used price per performance?

I'm not a collector, but just care about sound and value.

 

[Arjestin]

I wonder which woodie has the best value in terms of current market used price per performance?

I'm not a collector, but just care about sound and value.

Honestly, if you are looking for best value, as in "price per performance", there are much better options outside Audio Technica woodies.
If the current W5000 deal on Drop includes a warranty, it makes for a very good value IMO.

 

[SilverEars]

Honestly, if you are looking for best value, as in "price per performance", there are much better options outside Audio Technica woodies.
If the current W5000 deal on Drop includes a warranty, it makes for a very good value IMO.

Like what headphones outside AT? I actually liked the sound of the few AT woodies I tried and was wondering which one is the best value.

 

[Arjestin]

Like what headphones outside AT? I actually liked the sound of the few AT woodies I tried and was wondering which one is the best value.

I meant outside AT wood series, not outside AT. ATH-AD1000X and ATH-R70x are very resolving for their price Other than that, Drop's Sennheiser HD 6XX is probably the best value headphone out there. However these are all open-backs, and HD6XX defiantly does not have the Audio Technica house sound.

 

[protoss]

PART 6
Drivers:

Audio Technica Ath W10VTG Drivers

Audio Technica Ath W10LTD Drivers

Audio Technica Ath W11JPN Drivers

Audio Technica Ath W100 Drivers

This is a closer look at each Driver side by side. Just to see if there are any differences and it does look like there are differences between each one or it seems?

I notice that W10VTG and W10LTD use the same drivers?

Furthermore, W11JPN and W100 use the same drivers?

But I notice that W100 has a silver ring around the driver?

Looking closely, you can tell they are each different? Most likely 3 different drivers the least. Or AT created 4 separate drivers for each model. With 4 different kinds of wood shapes and process, I would not be surprised if there are 4 separate drivers.

 

[llysender]

Yeah headband is a pretty big issue for me as well. I solved the weight distribution by rapping the headband in old towels to increase surface area but out of the box the double prong system is stupid for such a heavyish headphone.

Personally it really depends on how you like your headphones. Personally I was chasing after muh detail and a clean natural with good soundstage, bass that is both tight and has good decay, wonderful vocals where you can hear the natural grain of the voice and smooth trebble and pretty much the AWKT delivered on all fronts. While I still think that recommending the ATH-R70X and calling it a day would be a much better investment; I find the AWKT basically relatively cheap at 2k when the closest competitor being the verite open at 3k.

That being said currently the most value for money atm should be W5000 at 500usd from drop. Sure the mid treble roll off is steeper than I usually like but its still a wonderful headphone. The is also the issue of lack of subbass. Midbass and vocals are absolutely fantastic. Also its lighter and comes with the wing system that has better support imo.

Hmm...wow the AT woodies really hold their value well in the used market. Pretty much the only sub 500 are the w1000 series.

 

[protoss]

PART 7

Audio Technica Ath - W11R – Review

¥56,000 (released around December 1, 2000)
◎ Limited to 800 units


2000 ... ATH-W11R Limited Edition
“This is the Fifth model and this is the last model with the design of the W10VTG product produced in 1996. The interior structure of the housing has been redesigned since 2001 and brings an improvement in the base area”.

Specifications:
House: Closed dynamic type
Driver: φ53 mm, neodymium magnet,
Cable: Super high class OFC8N bobbin wound voice coil, Super hard coat diaphragm. code Silk 100%/OFC6N 3.0m (single). φ6.3→φ3.5 conversion code
Wood: Hokkaido Asada cherry tree heartwood
Frequency band : 5 to 30,000Hz
Impedance: 48Ω
Output sound pressure level: 98 dB/mW
Allowable input: 2,000mW (EIAJ)
Weight: 330g (code not included)
Plug shape: φ6.3 standard gold plating
Ear pads: Flocked artificial leather
Replacement ear pads: HP-W11R ¥2,500
Accessories: Carrying pouch, Box, pamphlets

Intro:
“This is a special limited model dynamic headphone that uses Hokkaido Asada cherry blossom heartwood for its housing . The heartwood, which has a particularly high density among wood, becomes stiffer over time and has a better sound and a tighter sound quality than when other parts are used . The heartwood of Asada Sakura is a material with excellent acoustic characteristics among wood, and is also used in some high-end speaker boxes.”

“The neodymium driver unit uses W11JPN Yuzuzuri's large diameter φ53mm driver for wide range reproduction and super high class OFC8N bobbin wound voice coil for delicate expression. The input cords are left and right independent ground wire (4 core) structure, φ 6.3 mm standard jack plug, etc., and sound quality is important. New wing support (PAT.) & flocked ear pads made of natural collagen blended leather make it comfortable to wear.”


Introducing:

Build:

The W11R has the same design as the other 4 models before it. It follows the same design philosophy as the W10VTG, W10LTD and W11JPN. Only the W100 is slighty different from the 4.

This model has the Audio Technica symbol on top. And limited edition wording on the bottom. Almost the reverse to the W10LTD. Both models uses the black ink on the wood.

The W11R went back to the left and right pieces. From thinking about this, I believe this was left over pieces from the earlier models. The W100 released in 1999 and the W11R released in 2000 and yet it seemed like the W11R model is using all the pieces from 1996 to 1998 models.

The cable is the same as the W11JPN.

The 1/4 jack is wooden with a inscribe in ink the word, "limited".

Drivers:

The W11R follows the same driver philosophy of the past woodies. No surprise over here.

Sound:

The sound is very smooth and natural. This model is called, W11R. The "R" stand for reference and it really is true about it. But I notice a more natural reference quality to this headphone compare to the rest.

My pair has no treble problems at all. It actually is very smooth. A more warm, smooth reference without overwhelming coloration like the other models.

I find this having great imaging, separation, and detail. Not treble spikes, but a more correct reference type hence the name "reference".

Conclusion, this is an excellent model. An extremely interesting and important model. Not just for the sake of Audio-Technica, but headphones in general. This is a top tier candidate of being world-class headphone.

I will rank;

9.5/10
Impressive.
Excellent addition to the woodie lineup.
Legendary status.

 

[ScornDefeat]

As an update, the drop on the W5000 is sold through now. Just missed it!

 

[protoss]

PART 8

Audio Technica ATH-W1000 Review


Specifications:
Release Date: 2000
Type: Closed - Dynamic
Frequency range: 5 - 40000 Hz
Impedance: 40 ohm
Maximum input: 2000mW
Sensitivity: 100 dB
House: Hokkaido Asada cherrywood
Weight: 350g
Unit: #3000


...ATH-W1000 Sovereign


Introducing:

Build:

This is the first model with a unique cup shape. It is completely different from the other 5 models. We now have 3 wood shapes.
1. W10VTG, W11JPN and W11R share the same shape.
2. W100 has a unique dome shape.
3. W1000 has a refine cut out shape.

The ink is golden inked onto the cups. It is a nice touch. With a fancy "Sovereign" lettering.

The ring is similar to the W100, a magnesium alloy. The other section is made out of plastic.

The cables is similar to the W11JPN and W11R. It is a black braided 7 feet wire. At the end is a cherry wooden 1/4 plug. With a ink painted Sovereign written on it.

The left and right indication is painted on, instead of the beautiful pieces that they had on the older models.

Drivers:

The diver internals is very interesting. This is the first time I notice the foam ring around the drivers? Now I am wondering what happens if I foam ring the other models?

Sound:

My pair is vert sweet and balance. I notice no treble spikes or un-natural flavors. I must have an excellent pair. it seems like all my pairs are excellent? I am not sure but the W1000 is superb! I thought I was going to be disappointed? But I guess not.

I do notice it has a better treble presence. And a tighter bass.

Conclusion:

This is an excellent headphone showcasing that the woodies are evolving and continuing to the next path of its evolution.

I will rank this 9.3 /10
The legacy continues
Excellent addition yet again!

 

[ScornDefeat]

Really? That was super fast! it's only been 2 days?

ed:

Just check 54 sold, 650 requests, and only for 2 days?

lol, What is that?

Exactly what I was thinking! Incredibly deep discount...way shorter supply than usual...2 days and done. Something is off.

 

[llysender]

I guess they were just clearing wareouse stock to make space for AWKT and AWAS maybe?

 

[protoss]

A look at how many units for each edition.

Audio Technica ATH-W10VTG - #3000 units
Audio Technica ATH-W100 - #3000 units
Audio Technica ATH-W1000 - #3000 units
Audio Technica ATH-W5000 - #3000 units
Audio Technica ATH-W1000Z - #3000 units
Audio Technica ATH-W1000X - #3000 units

Audio Technica ATH-W10LTD - #2000 units
Audio Technica ATH- W11JPN - #2000 units
Audio Technica ATH-W11R - #800 units
Audio Technica ATH-W2002 - #1000 units
Audio Technica ATH-W3000ANV - #2000 units
Audio Technica ATH-L3000 - #500 units
Audio Technica ATH-L3000G - #50 units
Audio Technica ATH-L5000 - #500 units

From this list, non-limited edition headphones roughly around 3000 units each.
Limited editions started off with 2000 units and afterwards drastically drop to 1000 units to 500 units. But the Audio Technica ATH-W3000ANV has #2000 units.

Earpad models
W10vtg and w10ltd shares the same pads
W11j and w11r share pads
W100 and W1000 pads share pads
W2002 only pads
L3000 only pads
W5000 only pads
W3000anv only pads (probably its the w5000)
W1000x and w1000z share pads.

 

[protoss]

This is for the history books.
Or let us call it 'Audio Technica Wiki'

In 1974 Hideo Matsushita started selling his own brand headphones. Initially, the products were mainly open-air type, but since the mid-1980s, sealed type products have been enriched.

The first product group had a model number that started with "AT"

Second generation product group, it has the same model number that starts with "ATH"

The first product group in the AT-700 series

AT-701 AT-702 AT-703 AT-704 AT-714, (Capacitor type ) AT-705 AT-706

Second-generation from 'AT' to 'ATH'

(Single-digit series)
ATH-1 ATH-2 ATH-3 ATH-4 ATH-5 ATH-6D , (Condenser type ) ATH-7 ATH-8

(Point series 1)
0.1 ATH ATH-0.3 ATH-0.5 (optional parts) ESKIMO
ATH-0.2 ATH0.2F ATH-0.4 ATH-0.6 ATH-0.7 ATH0.8 ATH-0.12 ATH-0.16 ATH-0.21 ATH-0.31 ATH-0.33 ATH-0.35 ATH-0.41 ATH-0.44 ATH-0.44COM

(Point series 2)
ATH-20 ATH-20i ATH-20D ATH-20E ATH-30 ATH-30i ATH-30COM ATH-50 ATH-50i ATH-40i ATH-60i (Condenser type) ATH-70 ATH-80

(Original Monitor series)
ATH-M3 　ATH-M7 　ATH-V7 　　ATH-M9 　ATH-M7PRO
ATH-M5 　ATH-M5AV ATH-M6 ATH-M7PROa
ATH-M2X ATH-M3X ATH-M4X ATH-M5X ATH-M6X ATH M7PROX ATH-M9X ATH- M44 ATH-M55 ATH-M66 ATH-M77 ATH-M40fs ATH-M2Z

(ATH -900 series)
ATH-909 ATH-910 ATH-911 (Condenser type ) ATH-9000

(Original Inner ear type series)
ATH- mini1 ATH-mini3 ATH-mini4 ATH-mini5 ATH-S3 ATH-S4 ATH-S5 ATH-S7

(Original Air Monitors)
ATH-A3 ATH-A4 ATH-A5 ATH-A7 ATH-A9 ATH-A10 ATH-A10ANV ATH-A5X ATH- A7X ATH-A9X

(Original Air Dynamic)
ATH-AD5 ATH-AD7 ATH-AD9 ATH-AD10

ATH-B (Digital Basic) series
ATH-B1 ATH-B3 ATH-B5 ATH-B7

(ATH-C series)
ATH-C1 ATH-C3 ATH-C5 ATH-C7 ATH-C9
ATH-C11 ATH-C22TV ATH-C33 ATH-C44 ATH-C55 ATH-C66 ATH-C77 ATH-C23TV ATH-C10 ATH-CZ1,3,5 ATH -C32,31 ATH-C52,51

(ATH-CA Series)
CA-20 CA-21

(ATH-E series)
ATH-EZ3 ATH-EZ5 ATH-ET7

(ATH-F series)
ATH-F1CX ATH-F2 ATH-F3 ATH-F5CX ATH-F5E
ATH-F11 ATH-F15 ATH-F33 ATH-F55

(ATH-G series)
ATH-G2 ATH-G2TV ATH-G3 ATH-G4 ATH-G5 ATH-G6

(ATH-L series)
ATH-LX3 　ATH-LX5 ATH-P1 ATH-P3 ATH-R5 AT-HSP5 ATH-SX1

(PRO series)
ATH-PRO5 ATH-PRO5V ATH-PRO6

(ATH-T series)
ATH-T2 ATH-T3 ATH-T4

(ATH-TH Series)
TH-11AV TH-15AV TH-22AV TH-23AV TH-60 TH-77 TH-80AV TH-100AV TH-350AV TH-03LM TH-65 TH-V1

(ATH-U series)
ATH-U3 ATH-U5 ATH-U7 ATH-U8M ATH-U9PRO
ATH- U66 ATH-U88

(ATH-W series)

Art Monitors)

2001 - ATH-A55

2001 - ATH-A100Ti

2001 - ATH-A500

2001 - ATH-A700

2002 - ATH-A900

2002 - ATH-A1000

2005 - ATH-A900LTD

(Air-Dynamic)

2003 - ATH-AD300

2003 - ATH-AD400

2003 - ATH-AD500

2003 - ATH-AD700

2004 - ATH-AD900

2004 - ATH-AD1000

2004 - ATH-AD2000

LTD and Titanium Series

2002 Audio-Technica ATH-A1000

2001 Audio-Technica ATH-A100Ti

2005 Audio-Technica ATH-A900LTD

2007 Audio-Technica ATH-A900Ti

2007 Audio-Technica ATH-A950LTD

ES models

2004 - Audio-Technica ATH-ES5

2005 - Audio-Technica ATH-ES7

2007 - Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9

Studio Monitors

2000 - Audio-Technica ATH-M40fs

2002 - Audio-Technica ATH-M30

2004 - Audio-Technica ATH-M20

2007 - Audio-Technica ATH-M50

RE Series

2005 - Audio-Technica ATH-RE3

Audio Technica AT-HA50 (1st headphone amplifier) early '90s

● Equipped with 4-channel headphone input. Each level can be adjusted freely. Moreover, it can be expanded. ● 2 lines are line input for each channel. A / B input can be selected. ● Headphones with various impedances (8 to 600Ω) can be connected. ● Realized high power output of 1,500mW x 2 for each channel. ● Low impedance drive reproduces good damping sound. ● A and B inputs are equipped with LED indicators with high visibility such as green and red respectively. ● Equipped with mic / line monaural input. Ideal for DJs and language lessons due to mixing with A and B inputs. ● Easily play electric guitars and keyboards silently with instrument terminals. ● It can be used by a large number of people by adding up to 3 units. ● Compact and comes with a corner pad that can be placed anywhere.

Official Audio Technica timeline:

https://www.audio-technica.com/cgi-bin/product_search/discon/discon.pl?lang=eng


Timeline

1962
Hideo Matsushita establishes Audio-Technica Corporation in Tokyo's Shinjuku-ku. The Company launches the AT-1 and the AT-3 MM stereo phono cartridge and begins to supply these cartridges to audio equipment manufacturers in Japan.

1963
Audio-Technica moves to larger premises in Japan to accommodate its expanding operations. Sales of the high-end AT-5 MM phono cartridge and the semi-integrated AT-1001 tone arm begin.

1964
Development of an elliptical diamond stylus and the AT-3X and AT-5X incorporating this stylus begin.

1965
The AT-1001 tone arm package is recognized with an award from the Agency of Industrial Science and Technology, part of Japan's Ministry of Trade and Industry. Audio-Technica moves its head office and factory to its current address in Naruse, Machida, Tokyo.

1967
The Company begins shipments of vibration-testing equipment to measuring-device manufacturers and launches the proprietary dual-magnet VM phono cartridges.

1968
Audio-Technica provides technology for joint phono cartridge research with the NHK Technology Research Center.

1969
Audio-Technica begins exporting phono cartridges to audio equipment manufacturers worldwide. The first microcassette recorders are launched.

1971
Audio-Technica obtains patents for the VM phono cartridge format in the United Kingdom and the United States.

1972
Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. is established in Akron, Ohio.

1973
Shipments of VM phono cartridges to European audio equipment manufacturers begin.

1974
Audio-Technica develops and launches the AT-700 series of stereo headphones. The AT-15E VM phono cartridge is awarded the top prize in the phono cartridge category at the Stereo Components Grand Prix competition. This product goes on to win numerous other awards.

1975
Audio- Technica begins sales of the AT-13d, 12d, 11d and 10d phono cartridges with shells. This year also sees the launch of the AT-705 electret condenser headphones and the AT-15Sa/ G, At-15E/G, AT-14SA/G and AT-14E/G ( G series ) phono cartridges featuring shells made with magnesium alloy.

1976
Audio- Technica secures a patent for the VM phono cartridge format in Japan. Sales of the AT-714 dynamic headphones begin, as do sales of the AT-15Ea/G, AT-14EA/G, AT-13E/G and AT-12E/G series of phono catridges with magnesium alloy shells.

1977
The Technica Gallery and Technica Auditorium are completed within the head office grounds. A European marketing office is established in Dusseldorf, West Germany.
The AT-34 dual-moving-coil phono cartridge is launched.

1978
The ATH-8 and ATH-7 condenser headphones win the MITI Good Design Award. This year also brings the development and launch of the AT-800 series of microphones, and the establishment of Audio-Technica Ltd. In Leeds, England.

1979
Audio- Technica Fukui's Ikeda Plant is spun off as a separate company, Audio- Technica Ikeda Co., Ltd.

1980
The Company wins the Tokyo Art Directors' ADC Award for its series of package designs.
Audio- Technica acquires the Sound Guard division from Ball Corp. of the United States.

1981
The R series of remote power microphones and the AT-666 vacuum disc stabilizer are launched.

1982
Audio-Technica's new head office building is completed in Machida, Tokyo.

1983
The Machine Plant is spun off as a separate company, Technica Machida Co., Ltd.
Audio- Technica Fukui's Shimizu Plant is also spun off and reestablished as Technica Shimizu Co., Ltd.
The year also marks the launch of LD and CD actuators, the AT-SP3 and AT-SP5 series of mini speakers and the AT-5001 and AT-5002 VCR head cleaning tapes.

1984
Audio- Technica Fukui earns the Chairman's Award in the Greenery Research & Development Center's third factory greenification awards.

1985
Audio-Technica launches the UniPoint series of ultra-compact installed-sound microphones.

1986
Audio-Technica succeeds in commercializing a Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting AV cable. Audio-Technica launches the AT33ML/OCC phono cartridge, the world's first phono cartridge made with PCOCC materials. During the year, the Company also unveils wireless microphone systems, its first products in this category, and a boundary microphone that is quickly adopted by broadcasters everywhere.

1987
This year sees the commercialization of Super PCOCC cables and the launch of the AT6195 PCF optical digital cable.

1988
Audio-Technica Taiwan Co., Ltd., is established.

1990
Audio-Technica visible-laser collimator units are installed at Japan's National Astronomical Observatory's Nobeyama Radio Observatory.

1991
Audio-Technica introduces the AT4033 cardioid condenser microphone—the large-diaphragm side-address studio condenser that broke the $1000-barrier in its class.

1992
The AT4033 condenser microphone is chosen best microphone of 1991 at the Audio Engineering Society (AES) convention.

1993
Hideo Matsushita is named chairman of the board and is succeeded as president by Kazuo Matsushita.

1994
The AT4050/CM5 multipattern condenser microphone is launched.

1996
Audio-Technica (South East Asia) Pte. Ltd. is established in Singapore.

Audio-Technica microphones and headphones are used at all venues in the Atlanta Summer Games.

1998
Audio-Technica launches the AT4060 vacuum tube studio-use condenser microphone.

1999
Audio-Technica introduces the AT895 adaptive array microphone, a revolutionary DSP-controlled five-element microphone array that provides adaptive directional audio acquisition, with A-T's proprietary DeltaBeamR technology.

2000
The performance of Audio-Technica products at the Atlanta Games leads to the company being selected to provide microphones and headphones for use in all venues a the Sydney Summer Games.

2002
Audio-Technica supplies microphones to the Salt Lake City Winter Games, the third consecutive games for which Audio-Technica microphones are used.

A-T introduces its 5000 Series advanced wireless systems, featuring true-diversity, frequency-agile operation with dual compansion technology, IntelliScan? frequency selection and software for computer management and control.

2003
Audio-Technica introduces the groundbreaking AT3060 cardioid phantom-powered tube microphone, which operates exclusively on 48V DC phantom power, making it as easy to set up and use as a standard condenser microphone.

2004
Audio-Technica microphones are used by Athens Olympic Broadcasting S.A. (AOB) in the broadcast of the 28th Olympic Games in Athens.

Audio-Technica sets a new price/performance standard in side-address microphone technology with the introduction of the AT2020 side-address studio cardioid condenser microphone.

2005
The ATH-W5000/AT-HA5000 high-quality ebony headphones and amplifiers are launched. ARTIST ELITE5000 series are released in Japan. Audio- Technica wins the Design Excellent Company Award 2005.

2006
The AEW5000 series wireless system is used with 40ch wide frequencies for curling compeition at the Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Audio- Technica supports the Grammy Awards by providing its wireless systems, including microphones, for the ninth consecutive year. New ATM series microphones are released. New plant to be completed in Hangzhou in China.

2007
Audio-Technica introduces the AT2010 cardioid condenser vocal microphone, bringing the studio-quality sound of Audio-Technica 20 Series to the stage.
Audio-Technica introduces the first in its acclaimed line of QuietPoint® Noise-Cancelling Headphones.
Audio-Technica changes the wireless landscape with the introduction of SpectraPulse®, a completely new application of proven, patented Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology. SpectraPulse UWB Wireless Microphone System bypasses the increasingly congested RF bottleneck to deliver clear, intelligible audio without the performance and set-up issues associated with conventional wireless systems.

2008
Audio-Technica microphones are used by Beijing Olympic Broadcasting in the coverage of the XXIX Olympic Games, August 8-24, 2008, in Beijing.
Audio-Technica introduces M3 and M2 Wireless In-Ear Monitor Systems.

2009
Audio-Technica introduces its first ribbon microphones, the AT4080, and AT4081.
Audio-Technica introduces BP896 subminiature lavalier.

2010
Audio-Technica continues its support of the world's finest athletes in Vancouver 2010.
Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint® Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones win Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award.
Audio-Technica opens a new state-of-the-art Technica Fukui facility in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, to further develop A-T's wireless technology through research and product testing.

2012
Audio-Technica celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Audio-Technica microphones are used once again to enhance the live feel of sports TV, capturing the sounds from London 2014.
Audio-Technica introduces the ATH-ANC9 QuietPoint® headphones with exclusive Tri-Level Cancellation™ for selectable noise-cancellation.
Audio-Technica unveils high-fidelity System 10 Digital Wireless, which operates in the 2.4 GHz range, far from TV and DTV interference.
Audio-Technica launches its flagship 50 Series of elite studio microphones with the AT5040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone.

2013
Audio-Technica mourns the death of its founder, Hideo Matsushita, on March 5, 2013 at age 93.

2014
Audio-Technica introduces its first-ever gaming headsets, the closed-back ATH-AG1, and open-back ATH-ADG1, which provide audiophile sound quality and feature a built-in mic for in-game communication.
Audio-Technica remasters its critically acclaimed M-Series line of professional monitor headphones to add more versatility and comfort while delivering incredibly accurate audio monitoring.
Audio-Technica microphones cover all the actions of the world's greatest athletes in Sochi 2014.
Audio-Technica launches a new line of Network Microphones with direct Dante™ protocol by introducing the ATND971 cardioid condenser boundary microphone with Dante network output.

2015
Audio-Technica debuts Hi-Res Audio-Certified Headphones at CES 2015.
Audio-Technica expands the M-Series range with the premium M70x Professional Monitoring Headphones.
The ATH-R70x is introduced as Audio-Technica's first professional open-back reference headphone, joining the new ATH-M70x in A-T's flagship professional headphone lineup.

2016
Audio-Technica releases the first Bluetooth turntable, the LP60BT.

2018
Audio Technica released the successor to the legendary leatherhead. Brand New Leatherhead ATH-L5000

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Earplug series:

CK90PRO CK100 CK300M CK500M CK52 CK51 CK7 CK9 CK31 CK32 CK500S (Diagram) CKL200 (dip) CK70PRO CK90PROMKII CK100PRO
(CKM series) CKM70 CKM90 CK10 CKM30 CKM50 CKM33 CKM55 CKM77 CKM99 CKM1000 CKW1000ANV (50th Anniversary Edition) CKM300 CKM500
(Solid Bass series) CKS50 CKS70 CKS90 CKS55 CKS77 CKS77LTD CKS1000 CKS1000LTD CKS55X CKS77X
(Noise Cancelling series) ANC3 CKS90NC CK53NS CK300NS
(Bluetooth series) BT02 BT03 BT04NC
(Female series) CK1 CKF77 CKF300 CKF500
(Built-in earplugs) C100M (CUBE) CM3 EC700 EC700Ti C500G C701 C701 C703 C703L C705 C730M CM700 CM7Ti EC7 UC3 CM707
IM series IM01 IM02 IM03 IM04 IM50 IM70
LS series LS400 LS300 LS200 LS70 LS50
Hanging ear series:

EM700 EM700Ti EQ600 EQ700 EM7 EM9D EM9R EQ300M EQ44 EQ66
(Wooden Shell Series) EW9 EW9nr
(ATH full digital drive series) ATH-DSR5BT
Head-mounted series:

SQ5 SQ505 WM55 WM5 FC700 FC707 OR7 SJ1 SJ3 SJ5 T200 T22 T300 T400 T500 S100 S300 S500
(Noise Cancelling Series) ANC7b ANC1
(Wooden Shell Series) ESW9 ESW10JPN ESW11LTD W10VTG W10LTD W11JPN W11R W100 W5000 W1000 W1000X W2002 W3000ANV W1000Z
(Leather Cup Series) L3000 L5000
(Female series) FW3 FW5 FW33 FW55 FW44
(Earsuit series) ES10 ES5 ES33 ES3 ES55 ES7 ES500 ES700
(Solid Bass series) WS50 WS70 WS55 WS77 WS99 WS77X WS55X WS33X
(Monitor Series) M50 M20 M35 M40fs M50 SX1 M50s / LE M50x M70X
(DJ series) PRO500 PRO700 PRO700MS PRO700WH PRO700CWH PRO700LTD PRO700GD PRO5 PRO5V PRO500MKII PRO700MKII
(USB series) HA4USB
(Infrared wireless series) CL550
(ONTO series) ON3 ON300 ON303
(ART-series) A1000X A2000X A950LTD A900LTD A900Ti A1000 A900 A700 A500 A900X A700X A500X
(AIR-series) AD1000PRM AD1000 AD2000 AD300 AD400 AD500 AD700 AD900
(TAD series) TAD300 TAD300TV TAD400 TAD500
(Broadcast microphone) BPHS1
(ATH full digital drive series) ATH-DSR9BT ATH-DSR7BT ATH-DN1000USB
Other Accessories:

(Home ear expansion) HA20 HA21 HA25D HA26D HA35 HA5000 HA2002 DHA3000
(Portable Earphone) PHA10 PHA30i
(Speakers and speakers) SPS5 DSP300
(iPhone hands-free cable) AT335i
(Aircraft Headphone Adapter) AT3A53LK
(Headphone extension cable) AT3A45L
Example of many unknown Technicas!

(1997) Audio Technica folding headphone ATH-F5CX skeleton RARE

Released ATH-F5CX, a headphone that is slightly colored by sunlight.

lol yes, a very rare limited edition Audio Technica headphone with collaboration with one of Anime greatest series ever made! And one of my favorites series also!

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