Typical price: £700
What is it: Excellent closed-back headphones
What we think: Stunning high-end reference cans, but be aware of their lack of power in the low-end
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 June 2008
Tags: Audio Technica, Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones, contrast, HD, brightness
We like:
Accurate sound quality; super-detailed high-end; ideal as reference headphones for mixing; excellent cabling
We don't like:
Bass isn't too powerful; no 6.5mm-3.5mm adaptor in the box
You might also need:
6.3mm-to-3.5mm adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
From dance to metal, folk to pop, rock to Balinese gamelan, these cans shine with their relentless detail, wide soundstage and clarity. What they lack in low-end presence they make up for in brightness and high-end clarity
Full review:
If you're looking for cheap headphones to use on the go, this review won't help you. Audio Technica's £700 ATH-W5000s are extremely high-end, closed-back, reference-grade headphones for the truly discerning audiophile. Continue Reading...
Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones History
27 May 2008 in Crave
Ears-on with the Audio Technica ATH-W5000 headphones
If it was possible to be turned on by headphones, we'd be highly-sexed right now. We've been listening to Audio Technica's £700 ATH-W5000 headphones and goodness, they're just lovely
12 May 2008 in Crave
Audio Technica W5000 headphones: Can candy
Denon's beloved high-end cans have a new rival from Audio Technica. They're called the W5000s and as headphone nuts, we're seriously excited
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