Premium Wooden Headphones with Refined, Full-Range Audio Performance
The Audio-Technica ATH-AWAS Audiophile Closed-Back Dynamic Wooden Headphones combine Audio-Technica's long-standing wooden-headphone craftsmanship with sophisticated driver engineering for detailed, immersive home listening. Their housings are crafted from Asada Zakura, a durable Japanese hardwood chosen for its acoustic properties and attractive natural grain. Exclusive 53 mm dynamic drivers use diamond-like carbon-coated diaphragms and high-purity 6N-OFC voice coils to deliver articulate bass, natural midrange reproduction and extended high-frequency detail.
Audio-Technica's Double Air Damping System controls airflow inside the closed-back housings to reinforce low-frequency extension without sacrificing definition. Lightweight magnesium-alloy arms are angled for an optimized fit and secure earcup seal, while synthetic-leather earpads and headband surfaces provide comfort during extended listening. Detachable A2DC connections and both single-ended and balanced cables make the ATH-AWAS easy to integrate with a wide range of premium headphone systems.
Highlights & Benefits
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Asada Zakura Wooden Housings — Japanese hardwood enclosures combine natural beauty with the rigidity needed to help control unwanted resonance.
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Exclusive 53 mm Dynamic Drivers — Large-aperture drivers are engineered for wide-bandwidth reproduction with strong dynamics and finely resolved detail.
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DLC-Coated Diaphragms — Diamond-like carbon coating increases diaphragm rigidity, supporting fast transient response and accurate full-range reproduction.
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Double Air Damping System — Audio-Technica's D.A.D.S. architecture controls internal airflow to produce extended, well-defined bass from the closed-back design.
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Balanced and Single-Ended Cables Included — Two detachable 3-meter cables provide both conventional 6.3 mm stereo and balanced 4-pin XLR connectivity.
Technology & Design
Asada Zakura Wooden Housings — Audio-Technica crafts the housings from Japanese Asada Zakura wood and applies a half-gloss finish by hand, highlighting the material's gentle natural grain while creating a rigid enclosure for the driver system.
53 mm DLC-Coated Drivers — Exclusive large-aperture drivers combine diamond-like carbon-coated diaphragms with integrated pure-iron yokes and 6N-OFC voice coils to support responsive, full-range playback.
Double Air Damping System — Internal acoustic chambers regulate airflow behind the drivers, allowing the closed-back headphones to deliver substantial low-frequency extension while maintaining control and clarity.
Magnesium-Alloy Arms and A2DC Connections — Lightweight, rigid magnesium-alloy support arms are angled to improve fit and earcup sealing, while Audio-Technica's detachable A2DC connectors provide a secure cable interface.
FAQ — Audio-Technica ATH-AWAS
What wood is used for the ATH-AWAS housings?
The ATH-AWAS housings are crafted from Asada Zakura, a Japanese hardwood selected for its acoustic characteristics and distinctive natural grain. The housings receive a hand-applied half-gloss finish.
Does the ATH-AWAS require a dedicated headphone amplifier?
A dedicated amplifier is not strictly required, as the ATH-AWAS has a 40-ohm impedance and 99 dB/mW sensitivity. However, pairing these audiophile headphones with a high-quality headphone amplifier or premium source component can provide greater dynamic headroom and help maximize their resolving ability.
Are the ATH-AWAS cables detachable?
Yes. The headphones use Audio-Technica A2DC detachable connections and include two 3.0-meter cables: one terminating in a 6.3 mm stereo plug and another terminating in a balanced 4-pin XLR connector.
How does the ATH-AWAS differ from the ATH-AWKT?
Both are premium closed-back wooden headphones, but they use different housing woods and driver technologies. The ATH-AWAS uses Asada Zakura housings, DLC-coated diaphragms, 6N-OFC voice coils and a 40-ohm design, while the ATH-AWKT uses Kokutan striped-ebony housings and its own Permendur-based driver architecture.
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