ATH-ESW9

About the ATH-ESW9

The Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9 are high-fidelity portable headphones featuring wooden housings made from 100% African Padauk wood, known for its strength and excellent sound characteristics. They have specially designed 42 mm dynamic drivers delivering outstanding audio with a frequency response from 5 to 35,000 Hz. The headphones include soft leather earpads for extra comfort and fold flat for compact portability. They come with a protective lambskin pouch. The design is elegant with a reddish-brown wooden exterior and black leather padding, combining durability with a refined aesthetic. The ATH-ESW9 offers a smooth, balanced sound with a warm midrange, controlled bass, and polite treble, making them suitable for audiophiles seeking both style and substance. They provide average passive noise isolation typical of on-ear closed-back headphones. The headphones weigh 170 g without cable and use a 1.2 m gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo connector cable. They are no longer manufactured but remain valued for their unique wooden construction and sound quality.