Who doesn’t love something new and upgraded? Well, we certainly do. And today, we’re going to celebrate one of those new, upgraded things. Namely, this pair of beauties…
Those right there are the Audio Technica ATH-A2000Z Headphones! Constructed entirely to give you a “deep and natural listening experience”, this is a pair of cans that benefit from a long and lustrous heritage. For instance, this pair are considered the slightly cheaper alternative to the wood-housed W1000Z, which are the latest version of the multi award winning (and highly revered) W1000X. Audio Technica are true headphone specialists, and this brand new model says a lot about them.
The closest relative the A2000Z has is the ATH-W1000Z – it’s slightly bigger brother. However, the biggest difference between them (other than the £70 in price) is one is wood housed and one is brushed metal. And unlike the Grado ranges (their closest competitors!) it’s the brushed metal which costs a little less. Interestingly enough, the £529 is a completely new entry point for Audio Technica, perhaps signalling a slight change in direction.
The ATH-A2000Z are a part of the Art Monitor range, a range designed with both life and sound in mind. They feature an innovative 3D wing support to increase the level of comfort (perfect for use during long flights) and ergonomic ear pads, and the noise cancellation helps you block out all audio-distractions. Always a bonus! But what makes these as special as they are is the sound. Low resonance makes for a beautiful, deep and natural sound (as promised!) that delivers far more than the £529 price tag suggests.
There are a few more new Technicas doing the rounds at the moment (take a look through them here – including an excellent set of gaming headphones which have their very own blog!), but this pair caught our eye for all the right reasons. In fact, we actually prefer the look of these to the wooden-housed ones (such as the aforementioned W1000Z), and their upgraded sound matches this upgraded look perfectly. How does it sound? Well, you’ll just have to come on in and have a listen!
To take a look slightly further afield, the Grado RS1e are the closest competitor and for slightly more money it’s worth checking out the Oppo PM-2. All are excellent headphones, so what it most likely will boil down to is taste.
Like what you see? Take a closer look (including the full specs!) by clicking here.