Technica's New Wireless ATH
Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-AL5NC, a new pair of open-back wireless headphones priced at $279. The design prioritizes natural sound and comfort through airflow, though it sacrifices noise isolation and causes sound leakage.
Why it matters
This product represents a niche shift in the consumer audio market, blending audiophile-grade open-back design with the convenience of modern Bluetooth features.
The new $279 wireless headphones offer more natural sound, but not noise isolation.
Audio-Technica Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover After introducing open-back versions of its wired headphones, Audio-Technica is doing the same for wireless. The $279 ATH-AL5NC Open-Back Wireless Headphones combine the more natural sound presentation of an open-back design with the convenience of a wireless Bluetooth connection, trading some noise isolation for a more comfortable fit.
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