Portable Audiophile Headphones with Handcrafted Flame Maple Housings
The Audio-Technica ATH-WP900 Portable Over-Ear Wooden Headphones combine high-resolution dynamic-driver performance with beautifully crafted flame maple housings designed for portable listening. Each enclosure uses a thin slice of flame-grain maple fused to solid machined maple, taking advantage of the stiffness and density of a tonewood commonly used in guitars and violins while giving every pair a unique natural grain pattern.
Inside, exclusive 53mm drivers use powerful magnetic circuitry and DLC-coated diaphragms for extended full-range reproduction from 5 Hz to 50 kHz. A top-mounted PCB and specially angled baffle improve airflow around the diaphragm and help optimize the position of the earcups over the ears. With a lightweight 243-gram design, swivel-flat earcups, detachable A2DC cables and both balanced and single-ended connections included, the ATH-WP900 brings Audio-Technica’s wooden-headphone craftsmanship into a genuinely portable format.
Highlights & Benefits
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Flame Maple Wooden Housings — Thin flame-grain maple is fused to solid machined maple to create rigid, distinctive housings with natural tonal character and one-of-a-kind grain patterns.
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Exclusive 53mm Dynamic Drivers — Large-aperture drivers with powerful magnetic circuitry deliver wide-bandwidth reproduction and strong low-frequency authority.
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DLC-Coated Diaphragms — Diamond-like carbon coating increases diaphragm rigidity to support improved high-frequency response and precise transient behavior.
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Balanced & Single-Ended Cables Included — Two 1.2-meter A2DC cables are supplied: one with a standard 3.5mm plug and one with a 4.4mm 5-pole balanced connector.
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Lightweight Portable Design — At only 243 grams without cable, with swivel-flat earcups and an included carrying pouch, the ATH-WP900 is designed for high-end listening at home or on the move.
Technology & Design
Fujigen Flame Maple Finish — The distinctive finish is produced by Japanese guitar manufacturer Fujigen, enhancing the natural grain of each maple housing and creating a unique appearance that develops character with age.
Top-Mounted PCB Architecture — Positioning the driver PCB above the acoustic structure helps regulate airflow and enables more precise diaphragm movement.
Angled Driver Baffle — The specially shaped baffle improves airflow between the front and rear of the diaphragm while positioning the drivers more naturally relative to the ears.
A2DC Detachable Connectivity — Audio-Technica’s proprietary Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial connectors provide secure cable attachment while allowing easy switching between balanced and conventional source equipment.
FAQ — Audio-Technica ATH-WP900
Are the ATH-WP900 open-back or closed-back?
The ATH-WP900 uses a closed-back dynamic design. This provides greater acoustic isolation and reduced sound leakage compared with open-back headphones, making the model better suited to portable listening.
Do the ATH-WP900 include a balanced cable?
Yes. Audio-Technica includes a 1.2-meter cable terminated with a 4.4mm 5-pole balanced plug. A separate 1.2-meter cable with a conventional 3.5mm stereo mini plug is also included.
Do the ATH-WP900 require a powerful headphone amplifier?
With a 38-ohm impedance and 100 dB/mW sensitivity, the ATH-WP900 can work with many portable and desktop sources. A quality DAC/headphone amplifier can still provide improved source quality, headroom and balanced connectivity.
Are the wooden housings real maple?
Yes. Audio-Technica uses solid machined maple with a thin layer of flame-grain maple. The finish is provided by Japanese guitar manufacturer Fujigen, and the natural wood grain makes each pair visually unique.
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