September 22, 2008 10:00 AM Eastern Time 

Audio-Technica Introduces Wide Range of High-Performance Headphones with Exceptional Performance, Style and Value

STOW, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audio-Technica today announced the introduction of its new lineup of high-performance headphones for consumers. The headphones are all designed to deliver clear, natural, full-range sound, and are available in a wide variety of styles for everyone seeking the very best in personal music listening.

The new ATH-ON3A, ATH-ES3A, ATH-FC700A and ATH-ES7 on-ear headphones, ATH-SQ5A over-ear headphones and ATH-CK6A, ATH-CKM50A and ATH-CK7A in-ear models are all currently available. Suggested retail prices range from $59.99 to $169.99 each.

The headphones all incorporate premium-quality drivers and components to deliver deeper bass, a detailed, accurate midrange, extended treble, and outstanding dynamic range and impact. All models offer extremely high sensitivity (to efficiently deliver audio signals), enabling users to get the best sound from all their music sources.

All models are designed for maximum comfort and portability. The on-ear and over-ear headphones feature soft, padded ear cushions and flexible headbands, and the in-ear models come with interchangeable eartips for a customized fit.

The ATH-ON3A, ATH-ES3A, ATH-FC700A and ATH-ES7 on-ear headphones are all ultra-lightweight, compact and durable, with sleek, stylish designs that offer total comfort. All incorporate high-performance driver technologies to deliver exceptional sound quality. (SRP: ATH-ON3A, $59.99; ATH-ES3A, $79.99; ATH-FC700A, $99.99; ATH-ES7, $169.99.)

The ATH-SQ5A over-ear model has a unique design with rectangular-shaped earpads and advanced-technology drivers that deliver studio-quality sound. (SRP: $149.99.)

Although highly compact, Audio-Technica’s ATH-CK6A, ATH-CKM50A and ATH-CK7A in-ear headphones deliver richly detailed, expansive full-range sound. All models come with three sizes of eartips, for a comfortable fit with maximum acoustic isolation. Like all Audio-Technica headphones, they are ideal for use with any music source including portable music and DVD players, laptops and other devices. (SRP: ATH-CK6A, $79.99; ATH-CKM50A, $79.99; ATH-CK7A, $169.99.)

Celebrating over 45 years of audio excellence, Audio-Technica is renowned worldwide for a broad range of consumer and professional audio products, including high-performance headphones, microphones, wireless systems, turntables and phono cartridges. Winner of numerous industry awards, Audio-Technica designs and manufactures products that set quality, durability and price/performance standards for major concert tours, broadcast and recording studios, corporate and government facilities, theaters, house-of-worship venues, and consumer applications.