• Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT striped ebony earcup, side view
  • Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT with A2DC cable connector detached
  • Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT ebony headphones resting on a turntable setup
  • Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT sheepskin headband and earpads, top view
  • Audio-Technica A2DC cable connector close-up
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Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT Closed-Back Headphones — Ebony Wood Cups, XLR Cable

Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT Closed-Back Headphones — Ebony Wood Cups, XLR Cable
  • Genuine & Brand-New
  • Free Shipping · Ships from China
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • 45-Day Returns
$1,924.99 USD
$1,924.99 USD
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The Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT is a closed-back headphone with hand-finished kokutan (striped ebony) housings and 53mm drivers on a German-made Permendur magnetic circuit, rated 48Ω and 102 dB/mW, with 3.0m 6.3mm and 4-pin XLR balanced cables. It suits home listeners with a desktop amp who want a wooden closed-back made in Japan.

Who the Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT is for

  • Balanced desktop amps: A detachable 3.0m 6N-OFC balanced cable with a 4-pin XLR-M plug is included, alongside a 3.0m cable with a gold-plated 6.3mm plug.
  • Wood-headphone collectors: Each kokutan (striped ebony) housing is polished and finished by hand in Japan, so the grain pattern differs from unit to unit.
  • Quiet, private listening: Closed ebony housings and sheepskin earpads are built for a high seal, and Audio-Technica says the dense ebony suppresses unwanted vibration.
  • Comfort at home: Magnesium alloy arms are angled for fit, and both the earpads and the headband are sheepskin.
  • Skip it if: you want a portable headphone or a 3.5mm or 4.4mm cable in the box: the AWKT weighs about 405g and ships with 6.3mm and XLR cables only.

Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT key specs

  • Type: Closed-back dynamic, over-ear
  • Housings: Kokutan (striped ebony) wood, hand-finished
  • Driver: 53mm, German-made Permendur magnetic circuit, titanium flange, 6N-OFC voice coil
  • Impedance: 48Ω
  • Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW
  • Frequency response: 5Hz–45kHz
  • Max input power: 2,000mW
  • Weight: About 405g (without cable)
  • Connectors: A2DC jacks (detachable cables)
  • Cables included: 3.0m with 6.3mm plug; 3.0m balanced with 4-pin XLR-M

Genuine Audio-Technica stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.

Audio-Technica ATH-AWKT vs similar options

  • vs HIFIMAN HE-R10P: Closed-back planar that wants a desktop amp; pick the ATH-AWKT if you prefer a 53mm dynamic driver in hand-finished ebony housings.
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Specifications

Driver 53mm dynamic, Permendur magnetic circuit, 6N-OFC bobbin-wound voice coil
Impedance 48Ω
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW
Frequency response 5Hz–45kHz
Connector A2DC jacks; 6.3mm and 4-pin XLR-M balanced cables
Weight About 405g (without cable)

What's in the box

  • ATH-AWKT headphones
  • 3.0m detachable cable (gold-plated 6.3mm plug)
  • 3.0m detachable balanced cable (4-pin XLR-M)
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Buying from TonePier

Is this unit genuine?

Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.

Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?

Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.

What if it isn't for me?

You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.