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Audio Technica ATH-AWKT vs Meze Empyrean II

What ATH-AWKT does better (1) and where Empyrean II wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-AWKT
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-AWKT
1 advantage≈ $1,850
vs
Meze Empyrean II
Meze · 2023Empyrean II
1 advantage≈ $3,200
4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is ATH-AWKT better than Empyrean II?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 8 Hz+60%

Why is Empyrean II better than ATH-AWKT?

  1. Weight405 g vs 385 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size53 mm—
Lowest frequency5 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency45,000 Hz—
Impedance48 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB105 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight405 g385 g
ColoursBlackBlack
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