While the beautiful, wooden closed-back flagships from Audio-technica are no stranger to the four-figure pricing mark, the AD series have been yet to break that threshold, until now.Īudio-technica's new flagship product in the AD line, the ATH-ADX5000 sells locally for £1990.
Renowned for being a comfortable set of cannons and easy to drive, they have grown in popularity over the years. The “AD” prefix in the model number stands for “Air Dynamic”. Back in 2005, it released the highly popular ATH-W5000 which packed massive 53mm drivers and gorgeous ebony wooden cups.įor open-backed headphone fans, the ATH-AD2000X was the flagship to get. Maybe it’s the meticulous craftsmanship, the clever design, the bold technology claims, or the luxurious packaging - something about the whole experience makes me feel like I just checked in to a fancy hotel.ĭespite having a product to suit any and every headphone application, Audio-technica is very familiar with the high-end market. There is just something alluring about a flagship model in a product range. I love seeing a new flagship product from a juggernaut audio brand like Audio-technica.
Audio-technica ATH-ADX5000 Reference Air Dynamic Open-Back headphones £1990
