Name: ATH-W5000
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: 12759
Rating: 3.8 (9 reviews)

3.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

2.4 / 5

The midrange and bass are certainly glorious and simple music is
the Raffinato are very impressive
balanced

Audio-Technica gives no detail about the cone material
minute clicks or audible breathing from the backing band
detail is not always as good as one might like

Impedance: 40 Ω
Frequency range: 5, 45000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 - Pros & Cons

The midrange and bass are certainly glorious and simple music is
the Raffinato are very impressive
balanced
accurate
free of distortion and very revealing
exceptional sound characteristics and stylish
sonically they held up very well
great sound characteristics and stunning
It was definitely a valuable and informative piece
the TH900 is exceptional
Wider sound
smoother tonality top to bottom
very smooth and spacious
a very clean
clear and smooth sound
very clean
clear and smooth not like the typical dynamic driver
much smoother and more refined
Denon is mostly better
a more open
smoother sound and with a better top and low exension
vocals
even among pop and other fast paced songs
Works superbly with some metal and hard rock IMHO
hardness mutually suppress resonance and achieve an excellent damping of air
loading on the pads is well judged and supports the headphone very well
The interplay between vocals and guitar is well defined and entirely self-explanatory
Comfortable
these headphones feel very comfortable and good seal
sonically they held up extremely well
Excellent performance in such a decent price tag
The bass is a tight impact and overall is good

Audio-Technica gives no detail about the cone material
minute clicks or audible breathing from the backing band
detail is not always as good as one might like
magnesium alloy headband is not adjustable
bass response was a tad anemic
wooden closed-back headphones
instruments are pushed back and tend to lie on one plane
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the sound is not as wide
the header photo can be made into a wallpaper
life cycles are getting shorter just like cell phones
35mm jack connection - there is no balanced option as standard
frustratingly also prone to some inconsistencies
somewhat cumbersome-looking Wing system
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Bass response is a bit weak by some standards
sound performance - not looks
handle power up to 2
000 MW at 1 kHz
poor fit caused the sound quality to decrease
no accessories provided with the ATH-W5000 unit

Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	53 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	40 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	340 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Audio-Technica - Video Reviews (3)

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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	no
Magnet material	Neotitanium

Weight	11.99 oz

Inputs supported	6.35mm
Cable length	3
Type of connector	6.3mm
Detachable cable	no

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	2000.0 mW

Colour of product	Black
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Wood
Category	Audiophile
Noise isolating	yes
Connector contacts plating	Gold

Impedance	40.0 Ω
Frequency range	5 - 45000
Diaphragm diameter	2.0 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	2.09 in
Maximum input power	2000.0 mW

Carrying case	yes

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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Audio-Technica - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.0

Based on 5 reviews

Digital Trends

Published: 16.12.2009

Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Review | Digital Trends

We learn in our review that AudioTechnica’s ATH-W5000 headphones boast an amazing midrange and looks fit for a cigar lounge, but only if you can tolerate their quirky head paddles.

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NOVO Audio and Technology Magazine

Published: 08.05.2019

Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Raffinato Headphone Review

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TechRadar

Published: 10.08.2008

Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 review

3.0

Audio-Technica's £700 flagship is a mixed bag

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Headfonia Reviews

Published: 12.07.2012

Audio-Technica WX1000X - W3000ANV - W5000 Review

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Digital Trends

Published: 16.12.2009

Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Review | Digital Trends

We learn in our review that AudioTechnica’s ATH-W5000 headphones boast an amazing midrange and looks fit for a cigar lounge, but only if you can tolerate their quirky head paddles.