Here are the Audio-Technica Headphones set for release in 2017

If you were to ask what I look forward to most at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, my response would be the latest products from Audio-Technica. Due to continual innovation, they’ve been a brand worth watching from the time I first attended CES. In that tenure, I’ve been impressed with the broad range of headphone products from their Sonic Sport® line, to the Sonic Fuel®, the Solid Bass®, and their gaming headsets. What does Audio-Technica have in store for us this spring? Audio-Technica is set to introduce no less than two on-ear, three over-ear, and 11 in-ear headphones in April 2017 to their current product line. Let’s look further into the Audio-Technica headphones 2017 model line-up and find out.

Answering the above-stated question, we’re set to see headphones in newly created categories such as Pure Digital Drive, Live Sound, and Sound Reality, in addition to those in existing categories.

Audio-Technica set to release Two New Sonic Fuel® On-Ear Headphones in April 2017

Of all 12+ headphones set for release this spring, the new Sonic Fuel® ATH-AR3BT and ATH-AR3iS have us most excited. Beginning in April, Audio-Technica is expanding their Sonic Fuel® Series headphones with the introduction of these two models. We at Beantown have had the pleasure of reviewing three Sonic Fuel® in-ear headphones. Their ATH-CKX9iS in-ear headphones are my go-to wired model.

These new on-ear headphones offer extended frequency range and high performance at amazing low pricing.

Per the press release, “the ATH-AR3BT employs aptX® sound-improvement technology, specifically created to yield superior audio performance over Bluetooth transmission. In addition, the ATH-AR3BT has its electronics on a circuit board mounted on the driver’s flange, in order to facilitate even diaphragm movement.”

Audio-Technica Sonic Fuel® ATH-AR3BT and ATH-AR3iS On-Ear Headphones

• Dynamic drivers: 40 mm
• List pricing of $119 / $79 (respectively)
• Weight: 190 / 170 grams
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 35 kHz
• Bluetooth-enabled (AR3BT only)
• Up to 30-hour continuous use battery life (AR3BT only)
• Detachable 1.2 meter cable w/in-line control/microphone
• Folding design for convenient storage
• USB cable (1 meter) for easy recharging (AR3BT only)

Audio-Technica set to release Three Sound Reality Over-Ear Headphones with Pure Digital Drive or True Motion Technology in April 2017

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If you haven’t listened to high-resolution audio yet, you don’t know what you’re missing.

Per the press release, “Audio-Technica’s new Pure Digital Drive system allows the headphones to operate without a sound-degrading D/A converter that conventional wireless headphones rely upon. The Pure Digital Drive system also enables the ATH-DSR9BT (and ATH-DSR7BT) to overcome the sonic limitations of conventional Bluetooth wireless transmissions by supporting the 24-bit/48kHz Qualcomm® aptX™ HD codec.”

These headphones “are able to deliver Hi-Res Audio compliant playback from audio sources when connected via their included USB cable.”

Audio-Technica Sound Reality ATH-DSR9BT and ATH-DS7BT Over-Ear Headphones

• True Motion dynamic drivers: 45 mm
• List pricing of $549 / $299 (respectively)
• Weight: 310 / 300 grams without cable
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 45 kHz / 5 Hz – 40 kHz
• NFC compatible, Bluetooth-enabled
• Up to 15-hour continuous use battery life
• Charging time: 5 / 4 hours
• Built-in microphone and volume/control switch
• Heat-reactive soft foam ear pads (DSR9BT only)
• USB cable (2 meters) for easy recharging

Audio-Technica Sound Reality ATH-SR9 Over-Ear Headphones

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Per the press release, “The ATH-SR9 incorporates 45 mm True Motion Hi-Res Audio drivers with Diamond-Like Carbon coated diaphragms and high-purity 7N-OFC (oxygen-free copper) voice coils, to provide superlative Hi-Res Audio quality with natural, detailed and spacious reproduction of vocals and instruments and extended frequency response to beyond 40,000 Hz.”

• True Motion dynamic drivers: 45 mm
• List pricing of $449
• Weight: 270 grams (9.5 oz) without cable
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 45 kHz
• Hard carrying case
• Soft foam ear pads and headband
• Fold-flat, swivel design for convenient storage
• Two detachable cables (1.2 meter) w/audio designed detachable coaxial connectors
• Built-in microphone and volume/control switch on one cable

Audio-Technica set to release Solid Bass® In-Ear Headphones in April 2017

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Per the press release, the “ATH-CKS550BT employs new dual 9.8 mm magnetic-field multiple-transition driver diaphragms that deliver impactful bass along with clearer mid-range and treble. The ATH-CKS550BT features a dual bass venting system that optimizes internal air damping for superlative bass reproduction, and includes aptX sound-improvement technology.”

Audio-Technica Solid Bass® ATH-CKS550BT In-Ear Headphones

• Dual magnetic-field dynamic drivers: 9.8 mm
• List price of $119
• Weight: 32 grams
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 24 kHz
• NFC-compatible, Bluetooth enabled
• Up to 5-hour continuous use battery life. 200-hour standby
• Charging time: 3 hours
• In-line microphone and volume/call/playback controls
• 4 Pairs of silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L)
• USB cable (1 meter) for easy recharging
• Available in black gold and white

Audio-Technica set to release Six Sound Reality In-Ear Headphones in April 2017

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Per the press release, “The ATH-CKR100iS (and ATH-CKR90iS) incorporates Audio-Technica’s proprietary dual phase push-pull drivers, which utilize two drivers that generate phase-aligned audio signals that are tailored to compensate for each driver’s inefficiencies, so that intermodulation distortion is reduced, response time is improved, and frequency response is natural and extended. The dual phase push-pull driver system provides spacious, expansive and detailed sound across a wide frequency range, to complement every style of music.”

Audio-Technica Sound Reality ATH-CKR90iS and ATH-CKR100iS In-Ear Headphones

• Dual push-pull dynamic drivers: 13 & 10.4 mm (CKR90iS)
• Dual push-pull dynamic drivers: 13 mm (CKR100iS)
• List pricing of $189 / $389 (respectively)
• Weight: 11 / 14 grams
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 42 kHz / 5 Hz – 45 kHz
• In-line condenser microphone and volume/call/playback controller
• 4 Pairs of silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L)
• Soft carrying case (CKR90iS)
• Hard carrying case (CKR100iS)
• Detachable cable (1.2 meter) w/audio designed detachable coaxial connectors

Sound Reality ATH-CKR70iS – Image Credit: Audio-Technica

Audio-Technica Sound Reality ATH-CKR70iS In-Ear Headphones

• Hi-Res Audio dynamic drivers: 11.8 mm
• List pricing of $99
• Weight: 8 grams
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 40 kHz
• In-line condenser microphone and volume/call/playback controller
• 4 Pairs of silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L)
• Protective pouch
• 1.2 meter cable
• Available in two colors: black/black and champagne-gold/white

Audio-Technica set to release Five Live Sound In-Ear Headphones in April 2017

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Per the press release, “Audio-Technica Live Sound headphones employ multiple drivers to deliver clearer, more natural sound with lower distortion and stronger bass than conventional designs. The drivers operate in conjunction with specially designed acoustic sound pipes made from hybrid stainless steel/resin material. The sound pipes focus and tune the audio output, minimize unwanted resonance and provide improved high-frequency reproduction.”

Audio-Technica Live Sound ATH-LS200iS, ATH-LS300iS, and ATH-LS400iS In-Ear Headphones

• Dual balanced armature design w/super-tweeter and a full-range driver (LS200iS)
• Triple balanced armature design w/high-, mid-, and low-frequency drivers (LS300iS)
• Quad balanced armature design w/high-, mid-, and two low-frequency drivers (LS400iS)
• List pricing of $249 / $389 / $579 (respectively)
• Weight: 6 / 11 / 12 grams each w/o cable
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 16 kHz / 8 Hz – 18 kHz (LS200iS / LS300iS)
• Frequency response: 15 Hz – 20 kHz (LS400iS)
• In-line condenser microphone and volume/call/playback controller
• 4 Pairs of silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L)
• Soft carrying case (LS200iS)
• Hard carrying case (LS300iS and LS400iS)
• Detachable cable (1.2 meter) w/audio designed detachable coaxial connectors

Audio-Technica Live Sound ATH-LS50iS and ATH-LS70iS In-Ear Headphones

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• Dual symphonic drivers: 8.8 mm (differing designs)
• List pricing of $79 / $129 (respectively)
• Weight: 6.5 grams without cable
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 25 kHz / 5 Hz – 26 kHz
• In-line condenser microphone and volume/call/playback controller
• 4 Pairs of silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L)
• Protective pouch
• Detachable cable (1.2 meter) w/audio designed detachable coaxial connectors
• ATH-LS50iS available in 4 colors: black, navy, red, and yellow

Audio-Technica Headphones 2017 Summary

As you can see with these 12+ new models, Audio-Technica is bringing more Hi-Res Audio, Bluetooth, and bass to the headphones market in Spring 2017.

Do you have any thoughts or comments on the Audio-Technica Headphones 2017 line-up? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media.

When more information becomes available on the products mentioned above, we’ll update this post.

Don’t hesitate to head over to the Audio-Technica Latest Products Page to see their newest products. To learn more about warranties, click this link for Audio-Technica Support and Warranty information.

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