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For 50 years, Mark Levinson has been known for setting the highest standards in audio reproduction, encouraging the discovery of and appreciation for music as artists intended it to be heard. The same details, nuances and intricacies that have propelled Mark Levinson’s reference sound for five decades were inspirations in designing the № 5909 headphone, which allows for music enthusiasts in motion to unlock a new layer of sound, whether it’s the slightest breath an artist takes before the chorus, or a hidden harmony discovered for the first time. Built for passionate listeners who desire a more meaningful relationship with music and the ability to explore their curiosities outside the confines of their homes, the Mark Levinson № 5909 is the perfect packable for inquisitive travelers and audiophiles. Crafted with luxury comfort and beautiful design in mind, the № 5909 is constructed from premium materials including core aluminum components, a leather headband and replaceable leather ear cushions that ensure listening solace for years to come. These sophisticated wireless headphones stay connected to entertainment for longer durations of time with up to 34 hours of playback time and 30 hours with Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation turned on. Durable and lightweight for travel, the headphone comes with an accompanying hard-shell carrying case that also discretely stores cables and an airplane adaptor. The № 5909 delivers reference-quality sound via 40mm Beryllium coated drivers that have been expertly tuned to the HARMAN Curve* and designed by the same world-class sound engineers behind Mark Levinson’s renowned amplifiers, turntables and streaming players. Audio performance meets the stringent standards for Hi-Res Audio certification indicating the inclusion of the LDAC audio codec, digital circuitry compatible with 24-bit/96kHz processing, and acoustic response out to 40kHz. In addition to high-fidelity audio, the headphone is packed with features that music lovers on-the-go will appreciate, including high-resolution wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 5.1 with LDAC, AAC, and aptX™ Adaptive technologies, a four-microphone array with Smart Wind Adaption for crystal clear phone calls, Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation with three modes for premium sound isolation, and a selectable Ambient Aware mode for situational awareness. Along with the hard-shell travel case, a complete assortment of cables and accessories is provided including a 1.25m USB-C charging cable, a USB-C to USB-A adaptor, 1.25m and 4m USB-C to 3.5mm audio cables, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm audio adaptor, an airplane audio adaptor, and a microfiber polishing cloth. Available in three color finishes; Pearl Black, Ice Pewter, and Radiant Red. *HARMAN Curve: The result of decades of studies and research into listening preferences and the metrics of great sound, the HARMAN Curve is the acoustic response curve that has achieved the highest subjective scoring in blind listening tests. Dr. Sean Olive, Senior Fellow at HARMAN and Past President of the Audio Engineering Society, has led further work around the science of headphones and developed a predictive measurement score for optimal sound with over-ear, on-ear, and in-ear headphones. This pioneering research was used in the development of the Mark Levinson № 5909 and has resulted in the incredible acoustic performance realized in these reference-class headphones.

For the housings of the ATH-AWAS over-ear wooden headphones, we’ve selected the rare Asada Zakura (Japanese cherry) wood. Renowned for its use in high-end audio speakers due to its fine acoustic characteristics and durability, the striking red Asada Zakura suppresses unwanted resonance inside the earcups for clear, natural sound reproduction. The half-gloss finish, applied by hand, accentuates the wood’s gentle grain and warm beauty. The headphones are equipped with exclusive 53 mm drivers with powerful magnetic circuitry, integrated pure-iron yoke, DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, and 6N-OFC (high-purity, oxygen-free copper) voice coils for exceptional full-range audio reproduction. Our exclusive D.A.D.S. (Double Air Damping System), which divides the housing structure into two separate acoustic chambers, ensures 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 smooth, synthetic leather 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.