Audio Technica ATH-A2000Z

Art Monitor Closed-Back Headphones in Titanium with German Permendur

• Flagship model of Audio-Technica’s Art Monitor series of closed-back headphones
• Magnetic circuit made of Permendur, a German alloy with extremely high flux density
• High-rigidity titanium ear cups and magnesium alloy baffles
• Hand-assembled 53 mm drivers, OFC-7N voice coil, and pure iron yoke
• D.A.D.S. system for controlled and articulate bass response
• Frequency response from 5 to 45,000 Hz, impedance 44 ohms
• 3D Wing stand to distribute weight without putting pressure on the head
• 3-meter OFC-6N copper cable with gold-plated 3.5/6.3 mm dual-plug connector

The Audio-Technica ATH-A2000Z is the flagship model of the Art Monitor series of closed-back headphones. They build on the design of the ATH-A1000Z and take it further with two key enhancements: a magnetic circuit made of Permendur, a German alloy with extremely high flux density, and high-rigidity titanium ear cups. The result is a precise and detailed closed-back listening experience, suitable for critical listening, recording monitoring, and any situation where the isolation provided by closed-back headphones is essential.

Permendur magnetic circuit and titanium ear cups

Permendur is an alloy with extremely high magnetic flux density: when used in the driver’s circuit, it allows for tighter control over the diaphragm’s movement. The rigid and lightweight titanium ear cups limit structural resonance, ensuring that it is the driver—and not the housing—that produces the sound.

Magnesium baffle and D.A.D.S. system

The magnesium alloy baffle reduces unwanted vibrations around the driver, while the D.A.D.S. (Double Air Damping System) works on the low-frequency range to make it more extended and controlled—a valuable feature in closed-back headphones, where bass tends to get muddy.

Hand-assembled 53 mm drivers with OFC-7N voice coils

The 53 mm drivers are hand-assembled and feature an OFC-7N copper voice coil wound on a support, a pure iron yoke, and a top-mounted printed circuit board. All of these choices are designed to ensure clean signal transmission and a frequency response ranging from 5 to 45,000 Hz, with detailed high frequencies and well-defined transients.

3D Wing Headband for Pressure-Free Comfort

The 3D Wing headband distributes the 294 g weight without exerting pressure on the head, so the ATH-A2000Z remains comfortable even during long listening sessions or studio work.

ATH-A2000Z or ATH-A1000Z: What’s Different

Compared to the ATH-A1000Z, the ATH-A2000Z features a Permendur magnetic circuit and titanium ear cups, extends the frequency response up to 45,000 Hz, and weighs 294 g. With an impedance of 44 ohms and a sensitivity of 101 dB, they can be driven effortlessly even by the headphone outputs of audio interfaces and mixers.

OFC-6N Cable with Dual-Connector Plug

The 3-meter fixed cable uses OFC-6N and OFC copper conductors and is terminated with a gold-plated stereo two-way plug (3.5 mm and 6.3 mm) for direct connection to both portable devices and studio equipment.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Audio-Technica
• Model: ATH-A2000Z
• Series: Art Monitor
• Headphone Type: Closed-back
• Driver Type: Dynamic
• Driver diameter: 53 mm, hand-assembled
• Voice coil: OFC-7N wound on a support
• Magnetic circuit: Permendur, pure iron yoke
• Ear cups: titanium
• Baffle: magnesium alloy
• Bass system: D.A.D.S. (Double Air Damping System)
• Stand: 3D Wing
• Impedance: 44 ohms
• Frequency response: 5 – 45,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 101 dB
• Maximum input power: 2,000 mW
• Weight: 294 g
• Cable: fixed, 3 m
• Conductor: OFC-6N + OFC
• Cable termination: gold-plated 2-way stereo plug, 3.5 / 6.3 mm