Product Strengths

• High-density Japanese Kokutan wood earcups are featured, known for their low resonance and ability to produce clear sound.
• Crystal clear sound and a deep level of clarity are present, which has the potential to redefine the way listeners experience music.
• Soundstage is wide, providing a spacious and clear presentation of instruments.
• Comfortable for long listening sessions due to the even weight distribution, soft earpads, and adjustable headband.

Product Considerations

• Some reviewers felt the plastic elements of the design felt too cheap for a $2000 set of headphones.
• Included cables transmit mechanical noise when brushed against, which some found annoying.
• A good quality DAC is required to fully realize its sound potential.

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

• Vs ATH-AWAS: The ATH-AWKT has greater technical ability at the cost of a little bit of low-end.
• Vs Focal Stellia: The ATH-AWKT cannot match the detail or the fast response of the Stellia, but it has the edge in soundstage and imaging.

Takeaway: The Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT is a closed-back headphone with a beautifully crafted design, delivering an incredible and transparent listening experience. Listeners can be transported to a personal concert setting filled with music by getting lost in its massive amphitheater.

Product Strengths

• Lightweight and comfortable due to the plastic headband, extenders, and yokes, which minimizes weight.
• The sound is richer and more spacious than any closed-back at this price due to the Core Mounted Technology allowing for greater airflow.
• Offers a thick and rousing performance in the low end, warm with punch, but never too overblown.
• Impressive high end, with an excellent sound for high-frequency instrumentation.
• Articulated throughout the frequency range, with lightning fast and hard-hitting bass drum and razor-sharp focus.

Product Considerations

• The mirrored cups may prove a little eager to smudge or scratch.
• The titanium watches are very prone to grease stains and fingerprints.
• Audio-Technica only included a 4.4mm balanced cable measuring 4 ft long.
• Some may find the sound a bit 'forward.'
• May require an amplifier that is a little warm in the sound to tame the midrange a little.

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

• Vs Audeze LCD-XC: Offers a more even-keeled sound, with a more agreeable profile for use with disparate genres of music.
• Vs Focal Elegia: Will still falter to keep up with the level of detail at home in the AP2000Ti.
• Sounds just as good as the ATH-L5000, and will only cost one-third of the price.
• Vs Sony MDR-Z7M2: Sounds far more controlled when used with a smartphone.
• Vs beyerdynamic T 5 p G2: Impulse response, speed and transparency are in another league, and is better suited if you need a pair of closed headphones for studio use.
• Vs M50x: Similar sound profile to the M50x, but taken to a much more extreme level with more detail, a more comfortable fit, better materials, including the super-large earpads, and a whopping big soundstage.

Takeaway: The ATH-AP2000Ti offers a phenomenal sound and dreamlike comfort, making it great for critical listeners and folks who just want an immaculate listening experience. It is comfortable, lightweight, and performs well even when used with a smartphone.

Product Strengths

• Beautiful wooden housing is made of three-layer maple, walnut, and mahogany
• Soundstage is one of the best for closed-back headphones, with balanced width between the left and right channels, creating a large scope for tracks
• The bass frequencies resonate outward, forming an engaging pool of texture
• Highs feel completely balanced with the rest of the sound signature, maintaining a steady layer of height and detail
• The earcups fold flat, which is not commonly seen on high-end closed-back headphones

Product Considerations

• Frame of the headphones does not appear to be of high grade at first glance
• Midrange can sound hollow and a bit inelegant initially
• Definition in the mids and highs is lacking
• Bass texture isn’t always the most articulately shaped

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

• In competition with Kennerton and Denon wooden closed-back headphones

Takeaway: The Audio-Technica ATH-WB LTD is a uniquely crafted closed-back headphone with impressive soundstage and textured bass. For those who want a quality headphone with a ton of character, it could be the best of the bunch.

Product Strengths

• Gorgeous design and fantastic build quality with premium materials, like titanium, aluminum, lambskin leather, and cowhide leather
• Extremely comfortable and lightweight (around 323-333 grams), with oval-shaped earcups suitable for larger ears for long listening periods
• Intuitive controls, including a mix of touch and physical controls, like responsive touchpads and tactile dials for precise volume and ANC adjustments
• Sound quality is well-balanced and versatile, making them suitable for various music genres, with particularly good performance for classical music, podcasts, and rock
• Amazing noise cancellation performance, effectively blocking out mid- and treble-range noises

Product Considerations

• Very high retail price
• Earcups are not very deep
• Not very portable due to a bulky design
• A heavier side, which can develop a little bit of strain on the back of the neck
• The Bang & Olufsen app does not work well, spending a long time trying to connect to the H95 most of the time

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

• Vs Focal Bathys: The Focal Bathys is cheaper and better in sound quality
• Vs Bose QC45s: The Bose QC45s are a little bit more effective in cancelling the high end of mid-range frequencies that you would get from a busy cafe
• Vs AirPods Max: The H95 manages to separate all the layers very beautifully, the AirPods Max is not on par
• Vs Bowers & Wilkins PX8: The PX8 is more muffled
• Vs Cambridge Audio P100: The P100 has more clarity and crisp sound to that treble without having that sibilance

Takeaway: If you want a luxurious pair of headphones with amazing build quality and very good noise cancellation, the Beoplay H95 could be a good option. The sound quality is great, and they are comfortable to wear for long listening sessions.

Product Strengths

• Wide soundstage, unusually large for a closed-back headphone
• Good mid-bass impact and punch
• Comfortable design, similar to the HE1000 series, despite being heavier
• Detailed sound, especially in the midrange
• Good imaging and separation of instruments

Product Considerations

• Isolation is not strong, described as not much better than an open-back
• Frequency response can be erratic, with peaks and dips, leading to a potentially wonky sound
• Some reviewers noted a shouty, honky, or hollow timbre in the midrange
• Treble can be crisp but potentially harsh or sibilant for some listeners
• Weight can become a comfort issue over longer listening sessions for some

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

• Versus Dan Clark Audio Stealth, the Audivina has a bigger soundstage
• Versus ZMF Atrium Closed, the Atrium Closed has a thicker, richer sound and better bass extension, while the Audivina has a larger soundstage; the Atrium Closed has a more natural midrange
• Versus HIFIMAN HE1000 Stealth, the Audivina has better midrange detail, but the HE1000 Stealth has a warmer and richer sound
• Versus HIFIMAN Arya, the Audivina is more balanced with a fuller midrange, and the Arya has a wider soundstage and is brighter
• Versus Meze Lyric, the Audivina has a wider soundstage, while the Lyric has stronger sub-bass performance

Takeaway: The Audivina is a unique closed-back headphone with a spacious soundstage and detailed sound, which makes for a great listening experience. If looking for something different from a traditional closed-back, this could be a good choice.