Audio-Technica Debuts Eight New Headphones

By Nick Mokey Updated September 22, 2008

Audio-Technica Debuts Eight New Headphones

Premium audio outfit Audio-Technica significantly expanded its headphone line-up on Monday with the release of eight new models. Spanning a range of styles and prices, the new headphones all adopt A-T’s typically high-quality drivers, and start at $60 and up.

The newest batch of headphones represent three different styles: the ATH-SQ5A, ATH-CK6A,and ATH-CKM50A take on the standard over-ear form factor, the ATH-CK6A, ATH-CKM50Aand ATH-CK7A adopt the popular in-ear earbud model, and the ATH-ON3A, ATH-ES3A, ATH-FC700A and ATH-ES7 fit over the ear.

According to A-T, all models deliver deeper bass, a detailed, accurate midrange, extended treble, and outstanding dynamic range and impact, as well as extremely high efficiency for sources (like MP3 players) that don’t necessarily deliver strong output.

The most expensive pick from the new line-up: the $170 ATH-CK7A in-ear headphones, which use rare-earth drivers and titanium construction for weight savings and durability.

All models are available immediately, for between $60 and $170.

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