Audio-Technica Reveals Limited-Edition Headphones With Sunburst Finish

InnovationConsumer TechAudio-Technica Reveals Limited-Edition Headphones With Sunburst FinishByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 04:30am EDTThe new Audio-Techica ATH-WP900SE headphones are based on Audio-Tecnica’s ATH-WP900 model. The headphones are closed back and use a 53mm dynamic driver.AUDIO-TECHNICABack in the 1970s, almost every wannabe guitarist aspired to owning a Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster with the classic sunburst finish. Countless guitarists like Hendrix, Clapton, Page and Rory Gallagher made the finish famous. There was even an album released in 1976 by British band Be-Bop Deluxe called Sunburst Finish. Now, half a century on, the sunburst finish is making a comeback in the form of a new pair of closed-back headphones from Japan’s Audio-Technica. The new ATH-WP900SE headphones are designed for music lovers who appreciate both artistry and sonic performance. The new headphones draw inspiration from the world of electric guitars by featuring an iconic tri‑tone sunburst lacquer finish that pays tribute to the timeless beauty of some of the 20th Century’s most iconic electric guitars. The Audio-Techica ATH-WP900SE feature an iconic tri‑tone sunburst lacquer finish that pays tribute to the timeless beauty of some of the 20th Century’s most iconic electric guitars.Audio-TechicaHand-Selected WoodInspired by the Audio-Tecnica’s ATH-WP900, each pair of the ATH-WP900SE headphones has been crafted in collaboration with the renowned Japanese guitar manufacturer Fujigen, ensuring details, such as the wood selected for the final finish, have the same standards associated with each brand.MORE FOR YOUAt the heart of these new headphones are newly designed 53mm dynamic drivers paired with a voice coil engineered to boost linearity and provide high-resolution sound across the entire frequency range. Th...