Key Takeaways
1. Limited Edition: Only 10 pairs of the ATH-AWSW DV headphones are available, priced at 990,000 yen (about $6,700), exclusively at the Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.
2. Exceptional Craftsmanship: The wooden earcups feature a shiny Echizen lacquer finish and Darth Vader’s image created using traditional maki-e lacquer techniques.
3. Competitive Pricing: Compared to other premium Audio-Technica wooden headphones, the ATH-AWSW DV is considered more reasonably priced at $6,700.
4. High-Quality Sound: The headphones feature 53 mm drivers, are Hi-Res Audio compatible, and have a frequency range of 5 Hz to 45,000 Hz, with a power handling capacity of 2,000 mW at 48 ohms.
5. Unique Accessories: The headphones come with a wooden storage case, a Star Wars-themed aluminum headphone stand, and two cables of different lengths and connectors.
Audio-Technica Japan has unveiled the ATH-AWSW DV wooden headphones featuring the iconic Darth Vader as a tribute to the Star Wars franchise.
Beautiful Craftsmanship
The earcups made from wood are finished with shiny Echizen lacquer and showcase Darth Vader’s image through traditional maki-e lacquer techniques. Only a limited edition of 10 pairs will be available for a price of 990,000 yen (around $6,700) at the Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 event, starting on April 18, from the company’s booth.
Competitive Pricing
Compared to A-T’s premium wooden headphones, like the ATH-AWKG at $4,200, the ATH-AWSW DV headphones are considered more reasonably priced. These Lucasfilm-endorsed headphones feature 53 mm drivers with tailored acoustics. They are compatible with Hi-Res Audio and have a frequency range extending from 5 Hz to 45,000 Hz. The headphones can manage up to 2,000 mW of power at 48 ohms and have a sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
Included Accessories
Weighing 415 g (14.64 oz.), the headphones come inside a uniquely designed wooden storage case. An aluminum headphone stand, themed around Star Wars, is provided to display the headphones when they’re not being used. There are two included cables: one 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) cable with a 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) gold-plated stereo standard plug, and another 1.2 m (3.94 ft.) cable with a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) gold-plated stereo mini plug.
For those who didn’t manage to grab tickets to the sold-out Star Wars event in Japan, they can look into getting another pair of Audio-Technica wooden headphones (like these on Amazon) while enjoying the video below.
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