The ATH-AWKT over-ear wooden headphones feature housings made from the rare Japanese hardwood Kokutan (striped ebony). Long used for woodwind instruments and pianos, this dense wood with the handsome black and brown stripes suppresses unwanted resonance to deliver clear, natural sound reproduction. The half-gloss finish, applied by hand, brings out the natural beauty of the wood’s grain – a beauty that will only deepen with age. Kokutan (striped ebony) housings, hand-finished with half-gloss, suppress unwanted resonance for clear, natural sound reproduction Exclusive 53 mm driver units with highly efficient German Permendur magnetic circuitry deliver powerful audio with a wide sound field Driver’s lightweight, durable titanium flange allows the diaphragm to react to the signal more accurately 6N-OFC (high-purity, oxygen-free copper) voice coil provides ideal signal transfer D.A.D.S. (Double Air Damping System) structure provides deep bass reproduction Two detachable 3.0 m (9.8') cables with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connectors at the headphones: one with a 6.3 mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug, the other with a 4-pin XLRM balanced connector Magnesium alloy headphone arm is angled to provide the best possible fit with excellent earcup seal Stitched ergonomic earpads and headband are made from smooth, high-durability sheep skin for long-lasting comfort Japanese craftsmanship: all Audio-Technica wooden headphones are hand-assembled in Tokyo