Audio-Technica ATH-A2000Z

Good punch ; Comfortable fit ; Authoritative sound

Needs more nuance ; Complex songs sound disorganised

A solid pair of headphones, but their price doesn’t quite match their proficiency, especially as there are a lot of other options available

The ATH-A2000Z is the top model from Audio-Technica’s Art Monitor Series, and its polished titanium earcups are a not-so-subtle hint about the headphone’s status in the company’s pecking order. It’s made in Japan, just like AudioTechnica’s very best...

Sweet, refined and detailed sound ; Comfortable ; Well built

Can lack a little excitement ; Rather large ; Little in the way of supplied accessories

For many people, the idea of headphones that cost over £500 and have little feasible use beyond sitting at home wearing them will seem like a slightly pointless one and there is no shortage of competition for the ATH-A2000Z to face as well. I will make...