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Why is ATH-WB2022 better than Empyrean II?
- Weight350 g vs 385 g+10%
- Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 8 Hz+60%
Why is Empyrean II better than ATH-WB2022?
Empyrean II has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | — | Over-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 45 mm | — |
| Lowest frequency | 5 Hz | 8 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 45,000 Hz | — |
| Impedance | 47 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | — |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | Yes | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 350 g | 385 g |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
