The Art of EvolutionThis 2nd Generation of LIRIC represents a new chapter in Meze's quest to evolve featuring a new and refined sound profile detachable magnetic ear pads sublime Macassar ebony ear cups and one of their premium hand-braided copper cables.FeaturesAward-Winning TechnologyUltra-High-Resolution AudioUltra Low DistortionEasy to DriveLightweightTuned UpThe sound of the LIRIC has been refined with the help of Meze’s community feedback and it now falls in between a balanced and a warm profile. This means you get a mix of clear and accurate audio with a touch of warmth for added depth.QWRMThe Quarter Wavelength Resonator Mask is a precision-crafted metal component that strategically covers select openings in the driver frame to effectively attenuate high-frequency peaks above 7kHz for a less fatiguing listening experience.A Feeling of WarmthComing from a tradition of Maramures craftsmanship Meze decided to preserve the design language of the first generation of LIRIC but warm it up with the introduction of wood. This journey they embarked on led them to discover the most potent fit in Macassar ebony – a heavy dense aesthetically pleasing hardwood known for its deep rich brown coloration punctuated by intricate golden-brown stripes.Designed For LifeIn the spirit of natural evolution LIRIC joins the Meze Audio family of products with detachable magnetic ear pads. This ultimately translates into enhanced reliability and serviceability characteristics that audiophiles and music enthusiasts worldwide have grown accustomed to.Quality In Every AspectMeze’s premium hand-braided copper cable now serves as the stock cable for LIRIC. They’ve focused their efforts towards enhancing the listening experience offering a 4.4 mm termination premium cable suitable for most portable headphone amplifiers as well as a 3 m soft TPE cable with a 3.5 mm jack ideal for home headphone setups.Pressure Equalization SystemTo allow for optimal ear cup chambe

The Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa stands as the company's premier professional open-back reference headphones offering an enhanced listening experience with refined accuracy and detail. Designed for critical listening these headphones provide precise imaging and depth making them an essential tool for audio professionals.FeaturesProfessional Open-Back DesignExtended Frequency ResponseFeatherlight Comfort for Long SessionsPrecision-Tuned Dynamic DriversPremium Build Quality Handcrafted in JapanReliable Interchangeable Cable with Dual-Sided ConnectivityPure Open-Back Design for Authentic SoundThe fully open-back design of the ATH-R70xa allows unrestricted airflow ensuring that each diaphragm movement translates directly into sound without relying on acoustic cavities or resonance. This approach minimizes distortion and delivers an accurate natural sound with realistic sound staging.Extended Frequency Range for Detailed ReproductionEngineered for critical listening the ATH-R70xa headphones feature an extended frequency range that transparently reproduces every detail of a mix. The absence of internal resonance allows for a quick transient response providing the clarity and separation needed to handle complex contemporary mixes.Featherlight Design for Prolonged ComfortWeighing just 199 grams without the cable these headphones are exceptionally lightweight. The streamlined construction and new headband design ensure that the ATH-R70xa virtually disappears during use making them perfect for long working sessions.Handcrafted Precision from JapanEach ATH-R70xa unit is meticulously assembled at Audio-Technica's Machida facility in Japan. Components are built in-house and rigorously tested before leaving the factory ensuring a high standard of quality and performance.What's in the BoxATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference HeadphonesDetachable Cable (9.8’ / 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug)6.3 mm (1/4”) Stereo AdapterCarrying PouchSpecificationsType: Open-back r

The ATH-AWKT over-ear wooden headphones feature housings made from the rare Japanese hardwood Kokutan (striped ebony). Long used for woodwind instruments and pianos, this dense wood with the handsome black and brown stripes suppresses unwanted resonance to deliver clear, natural sound reproduction. The half-gloss finish, applied by hand, brings out the natural beauty of the wood’s grain – a beauty that will only deepen with age. The headphones are equipped with exclusive 53 mm drivers with highly efficient German Permendur magnetic circuitry that deliver exceptionally accurate audio with a wide sound field. Each driver’s lightweight, durable titanium flange and 6N-OFC (high-purity, oxygen-free copper) voice coil ensure precise diaphragm movement and signal transfer. Our exclusive D.A.D.S. (Double Air Damping System), which divides the housing structure into two separate acoustic chambers, provides smooth, accurate bass response. The arms that hold the housings are made from a lightweight, highly rigid magnesium alloy. The arms are angled to provide the best possible fit with excellent earcup seal. The comfortable fit is enhanced by the smooth, durable sheep skin earpads and headband. The headphones also feature A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) jacks for secure connection to the two included 3.0 m (9.8') detachable cables. One cable has a 6.3 mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug for use with standard audio equipment. The other cable features a 4-pin XLRM balanced connector for use with the latest high-fidelity equipment to achieve better channel separation. While many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. The advent and subsequent popularity of MP3s only made this problem more pronounced – the necessary compression of these files causes audio information to be lost, thus greatly reducing the audio quality. But with lossless audio file formats, faster Internet speeds, and storage space increasingly easy to come by (and in ever-smaller packages), the push is on to create audio equipment capable of capturing and reproducing true Hi-Res Audio, generally considered to be 96 kHz/24-bit or better. The Hi-Res Audio logo certifies that a product meets the Hi-Res Audio standards. Per these standards, headphones must have transducer frequency performance to at least 40 kHz. As a producer of these types of audiophile headphones since 1972, Audio-Technica is well-positioned to provide audio solutions that meet the demands of Hi-Res Audio media formats, allowing for the full reproduction of their extended sonic characteristics.