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Contact: Frank Doris

Tel: (631) 645-5668

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Audio-Technica’s ATH-PRO500MK2 Professional DJ Monitor Headphones
Bring Pro-Style Audio Quality and Durability to Consumers

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STOW, OH, January 8, 2013 — At CES Audio-Technicanow offers itsATH-PRO500MK2 DJ monitor-style headphones, which bring the professional-style durability, functionality and audio quality that DJs rely on to listeners everywhere. Available in black, and a striking red and black version, the ATH-PRO500MK2 features swiveling earpieces (50º/90º) for every listening and monitoring preference and is engineered to deliver exceptional sound.

The ATH-PRO500MK2employs large-diameter 53 mm driverswith an exceptionally wide 10 Hz – 30,000 Hz frequency response in acoustically efficient housings. The sonic result is authoritative, articulate bass, a clear, detailed midrange and open, well-defined treble. The headphones’ generously padded construction provides maximum comfort even during extended use, and the swivelear pieces ensure a perfect fit for every listening and DJ monitoring application.

The ATH-PRO500MK2has a durable frame and a soft elastomer grip that provides non-slip stability during DJ use. It is supplied with two detachable cords, one straight and one coiled that attach to the headphones with a screw-on connector. The ATH-PRO500MK2 is foldable for compact portability.It is currently available at a suggested retail price of US$179.95.

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Celebrating over 50 years of audio excellence, Audio-Technica is renowned worldwide for a

broad range of consumer and professional audio products, including high-performance

headphones, microphones, wireless systems, turntables and phono cartridges. Winner of

numerous industry awards, Audio-Technica designs and manufactures products that set

quality, durability and price/performance standards for major concert tours, broadcast and

recording studios, corporate and government facilities, theaters, house-of-worship venues,

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— For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica products, contact

Karen Emerson or Crystal Griffith, Audio-Technica U.S., Inc., 1221 Commerce Drive,

Stow, OH 44224. Tel: (330) 686-2600; Fax: (330) 688-3752.

— For further information regarding product availability and pricing in the United Kingdom,

please contact Harvey Roberts (); in Germany, please contact

Anja Groth (); in the rest of Europe, please contact Evangéline Pirot ().

Audio-Technica is exhibiting at the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

Lower Level, Booth #21138 during CES 2013 in Las Vegas, NV.

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