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Audio-Technica ATH-AP2000Ti
ATH-AP2000Ti
The ATH-AP2000Ti over-ear headphones feature proprietary large-aperture 53 mm drivers, a permendur magnetic circuit, and diaphragms with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, enabling them to deliver exquisite, full-range audio, including the capacity to reproduce Hi-Res Audio. The headphones also utilize Core Mount Technology that optimally positions the driver unit within the housing to improve airflow efficiency. The efficient airflow helps the headphones reproduce highly transparent mid and high frequencies and rich, precise bass sound.
The ATH-AP2000Ti over-ear headphones feature proprietary large-aperture 53 mm drivers, a permendur magnetic circuit, and diaphragms with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, enabling them to deliver exquisite, full-range audio, including the capacity to reproduce Hi-Res Audio. The headphones also utilize Core Mount Technology that optimally positions the driver unit within the housing to improve airflow efficiency. The efficient airflow helps the headphones reproduce highly transparent mid and high frequencies and rich, precise bass sound.
The rigid, pure-titanium housings reduce unwanted resonance and incorporate Audio-Technica’s Double Air Damping System (D.A.D.S) for deep bass reproduction. Each housing is equipped with an A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) jack to accommodate the three detachable cables included with the headphones: 1.2 m (3.9') and 3.0 m (9.8') cables with a 3.5 mm 3-pole stereo mini-plug, and a 1.2 m (3.9') cable with a 4.4 mm a 5-pole balanced mini-plug.
The ATH-AP2000Ti headphones have soft, durable leather earpads for superior comfort, and they fold flat for easy transport inside the included carrying case. Each pair of these exclusive headphones is individually identified by a laser-etched serial number.
About High-Resolution Audio
In Brief: The Move to Hi-Res Audio
While many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. The advent and subsequent popularity of MP3s only made this problem more pronounced – the necessary compression of these files causes audio information to be lost, thus greatly reducing the audio quality. But with lossless audio file formats, faster Internet speeds, and storage space increasingly easy to come by (and in ever-smaller packages), the push is on to create audio equipment capable of capturing and reproducing true Hi-Res Audio, generally considered to be 96 kHz/24-bit or better. The Hi-Res Audio logo certifies that a product meets the Hi-Res Audio standards. Per these standards, headphones must have transducer frequency performance to at least 40 kHz. As a producer of these types of audiophile headphones since 1972, Audio-Technica is well-positioned to provide audio solutions that meet the demands of Hi-Res Audio media formats, allowing for the full reproduction of their extended sonic characteristics.
ATH-AP2000Ti
The ATH-AP2000Ti over-ear headphones feature proprietary large-aperture 53 mm drivers, a permendur magnetic circuit, and diaphragms with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, enabling them to deliver exquisite, full-range audio, including the capacity to reproduce Hi-Res Audio. The headphones also utilize Core Mount Technology that optimally positions the driver unit within the housing to improve airflow efficiency. The efficient airflow helps the headphones reproduce highly transparent mid and high frequencies and rich, precise bass sound.
The rigid, pure-titanium housings reduce unwanted resonance and incorporate Audio-Technica’s Double Air Damping System (D.A.D.S) for deep bass reproduction. Each housing is equipped with an A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) jack to accommodate the three detachable cables included with the headphones: 1.2 m (3.9') and 3.0 m (9.8') cables with a 3.5 mm 3-pole stereo mini-plug, and a 1.2 m (3.9') cable with a 4.4 mm a 5-pole balanced mini-plug.
The ATH-AP2000Ti headphones have soft, durable leather earpads for superior comfort, and they fold flat for easy transport inside the included carrying case. Each pair of these exclusive headphones is individually identified by a laser-etched serial number.
About High-Resolution Audio
In Brief: The Move to Hi-Res Audio
While many listeners may believe that high-resolution audio came along with the introduction of the Compact Disc in 1982, constraints on the disc’s storage space always prevented CD audio (standardized at 44.1 kHz/16-bit) from fully and completely reproducing the original recorded sound. The advent and subsequent popularity of MP3s only made this problem more pronounced – the necessary compression of these files causes audio information to be lost, thus greatly reducing the audio quality. But with lossless audio file formats, faster Internet speeds, and storage space increasingly easy to come by (and in ever-smaller packages), the push is on to create audio equipment capable of capturing and reproducing true Hi-Res Audio, generally considered to be 96 kHz/24-bit or better. The Hi-Res Audio logo certifies that a product meets the Hi-Res Audio standards. Per these standards, headphones must have transducer frequency performance to at least 40 kHz. As a producer of these types of audiophile headphones since 1972, Audio-Technica is well-positioned to provide audio solutions that meet the demands of Hi-Res Audio media formats, allowing for the full reproduction of their extended sonic characteristics.
A Sound Connection
Since 2015, Audio-Technica has used the specially designed A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connector on all of our in-ear headphones and select over-ear headphones with detachable cables. But why did we develop this connector and what makes it perform better than existing connectors in audio applications?
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Professional Reviews 64/100
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Sound Quality
63/100
Comfort Fit
50/100
Build Quality
50/100
Features Usability
85/100
Value for Money
85/100
The ATH-AP2000Ti pairs controlled bass and convincing sub-bass reach with a textured midrange and striking detail. DMS found its lightweight closed-back design and cable selection appealing, but its intensely bright, sibilant treble makes this a specialist listen best suited to listeners who genuinely favour an ultra-vivid top end.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Fairly flat, controlled bass with respectable sub-bass presence.
Textured, pleasant midrange with solid detail retrieval.
Very lightweight design with premium-feeling pads and multiple included detachable cables.
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Cons
Extreme treble emphasis and sibilance can become fatiguing or painful.
Overwhelming brightness makes soundstage depth and imaging difficult to assess.
Minimally padded headband can create soreness during longer listening sessions.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 63/100
The AP2000Ti combines capable, relatively even bass and a textured midrange with unusually excessive upper-frequency emphasis. Its detail is obvious, but the severe sibilance described by the reviewer can make music painful and obscures its spatial presentation.
Bass
85/100
The reviewer found the bass "pretty good," with a fairly flat balance and respectable sub-bass presence. There are no complaints of muddiness, bloat, or weak extension.
Midrange
84/100
The midrange is described as textured, pleasant, and reasonably detailed. This is one of the headphone's clear strengths, although the extreme treble balance may affect how natural the overall presentation feels.
Treble
30/100
Treble is the major flaw. The reviewer reports excessive sibilance and calls the brightness so extreme that it becomes painful rather than merely lively or detailed.
Resolution Detail
76/100
Both the midrange and treble are said to be detailed, with the latter described as extremely detailed. However, that information comes with an overwhelming amount of treble energy, making the detail difficult to enjoy consistently.
Soundstage Imaging
45/100
The reviewer could not meaningfully judge soundstage depth or imaging because the brightness and sibilance were too distracting. There is little direct evidence of the headphone's spatial performance beyond that limitation.
Dynamics
50/100
The review says little about transient punch, macro-dynamic impact, or low-level dynamic nuance. Its comments on bass and overall energy do not provide enough detail to characterize dynamics confidently.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Comfort Fit
50/100
The available review does not discuss clamp force, pad comfort, heat buildup, fit, or long-session wearability. Its 300 g weight alone does not establish how comfortable it is in use.
Build Quality
50/100
The available review provides no direct comments on construction, durability, finish quality, or the long-term reliability of the headphone's moving parts and connectors. Reviewers say little about build quality.
Features Usability
85/100
The package includes detachable A2DC cables for both 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced connections, plus a carrying case and adapter. Those accessories offer useful flexibility for a wired closed-back headphone, although the review does not assess day-to-day cable or connector usability.
Value for Money
85/100
At roughly $999–$1,250, the AP2000Ti occupies a demanding premium segment. The available review does not directly compare its value with competing headphones, but its severe treble issue makes the asking price difficult to view without reservation.
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