Kiwi Ears Atheia
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Kiwi Ears Atheia

Premium wired headphone with 50 mm dynamic
$279.20$349.00
50 mm dynamic driver
The large dynamic diaphragm supplies
14.5 mm planar driver
Planar element adds fast transient response
Wide 20 Hz-40
The published response range
Premium wired platform
A passive wired design
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Hybrid Dynamic + Planar

Dynamic scale and planar detail in one full-size headphone.

Atheia combines a large 50 mm dynamic driver with a 14.5 mm planar-magnetic driver. The hybrid architecture uses the dynamic section for bass weight and tonal body while the planar section adds fast upper-frequency response

50 mm dynamic driver

14.5 mm planar driver

Wide 20 Hz-40 kHz bandwidth

Premium wired platform

Kiwi Ears Atheia
Kiwi Ears Atheia
Kiwi Ears Atheia

Dynamic scale and planar detail

A premium dual-driver wired headphone combining a 50 mm dynamic driver for body with a 14.5 mm planar driver

50 mm dynamic driver
14.5 mm planar driver
Kiwi Ears Atheia driver technology
01 50 mm dynamic driver

The large dynamic diaphragm supplies low-frequency depth, physical impact, and a full-bodied foundation.

02 14.5 mm planar driver

The planar element adds fast transient response and clear upper-frequency detail above the dynamic section.

03 Wide 20 Hz-40

The published response range supports full low-frequency fundamentals and extended upper harmonics.

04 Premium wired platform

A passive wired design avoids Bluetooth compression, charging cycles, and wireless-latency variables.

Atheia uses a hybrid full-size architecture to combine warm dynamic-driver weight with planar speed and upper-frequency clarity.

Bass Heavy, blooming bass with strong warmth
Mids Vocals recede beneath the bass weight
Treble Soft upper extension with occasional grain
Soundstage Some height with a narrower spread
Imaging Busy passages blur instrument boundaries

How It Sounds

Warm dynamic scale with planar speed

Atheia is designed for listeners who want a physically full low end and a spacious, detailed upper range without moving to a fully wireless platform.

Hybrid
Dynamic
Planar
14.5 mm planar driver

50 mm dynamic driver

14.5 mm planar driver

The planar element adds fast transient response and clear upper-frequency detail above the dynamic section.

Who it's for

Warm dynamic scale with planar speed

The hybrid-tech enthusiast

A 50 mm dynamic driver and 14.5 mm planar driver create an unusual full-size architecture for listeners comparing different transducer technologies.

DynamicPlanarHybrid

The bass-and-detail listener

The dynamic driver supplies physical low-end body while the planar element adds speed, definition, and upper-frequency extension.

ImpactDetailExtension

The wired purist

Passive wired operation avoids charging, Bluetooth compression, and codec or latency variables in a dedicated listening setup.

WiredLosslessDirect

The premium desktop listener

Atheia is positioned for focused full-size listening where scale, separation, and a substantial hybrid presentation take priority over portability.

DesktopImmersivePremium

Atheia Hybrid Headphones

Featuring a 50mm dynamic driver for powerful bass and a 14.5mm planar for detailed treble, the Atheia delivers balanced, audiophile-grade sound with walnut wood cups and a self-adjusting headband for lasting comfort.

HybridPlanarDynamic

Dual-Driver Technology

A 50mm composite dynamic driver delivers powerful bass while a 14.5mm planar magnetic driver enhances treble clarity, reducing distortion for a superior listening experience.

50mmDynamic Bass
14.5mmClear Treble
AudiophileWoodComfort

Audiophile Build & Comfort

Crafted with walnut wood ear cups, aluminum brackets, and vegan leather, the Atheia features a self-adjusting headband for fatigue-free listening, while delivering a low 0.5% THD for distortion-free sound.

0.5% THDLow Distortion
Walnut WoodPremium Build

Dedicated music listening

Use the hybrid dynamic-and-planar system for recordings that benefit from physical bass weight and fast upper-frequency detail.

Desktop DAC and amplifier setups

A passive wired connection suits fixed listening systems; confirm connector details and source requirements before publishing compatibility claims.

How it compares

Technical Specifications

What's in the box

Inside the Box

Monitors

Kiwi Ears Atheia×1

Cable

Detachable Audio Cable (150cm)×1

Storage

Headphone Case×1

Extras

User Manual×1

Warranty

1 Year Warranty Card×1

Drivers

Dynamic Driver

1 x 50 mm dynamic

Planar Driver

1 x 14.5 mm planar-magnetic driver

Acoustics

Impedance

32 Ohm +/- 10%

Sensitivity

102 dB +/- 3 dB

Frequency Response

20 Hz-40 kHz

Distortion (THD)

<0.5%

Build & Fit

Acoustic design

Confirm open / closed designation

Cable

Connection

Wired over-ear with a unique left/right cable design; use the included cable only (not compatible with other cables)

How it compares

Atheia in the lineup.

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Signature

["Hybrid", "Dynamic", "Planar"]

["Planar", "Closed-Back", "Controlled"]

["Wireless", "ANC", "Long Battery"]

Best for

["The hybrid-tech enthusiast"]

["The closed-back planar listener"]

["The frequent traveler"]

Standout

50 mm dynamic driver

72 x 89 mm planar driver

Coaxial 40 mm + 10 mm drivers

Price

$279.20

$111.30

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Before you buy

Product FAQ.

Atheia is designed for listeners who want a physically full low end and a spacious, detailed upper range without moving to a fully wireless platform.
Confirm open / closed designation from final engineering documentation before publishing
The published 32 Ohm, 102 dB specification is compatible with many capable dongles and desktop outputs. A clean amplifier can add headroom for dynamic recordings.
Wired over-ear; confirm source and headphone-side connector details before publishing
Use the hybrid dynamic-and-planar system for recordings that benefit from physical bass weight and fast upper-frequency detail.
The current official package list includes 1 Kiwi Ears Atheia headphone, Detachable cable, and User manual.
Atheia is a substantial full-size wired headphone intended for dedicated listening. Final comfort depends on clamp, pad contact, and individual head shape.
Use a source that matches the published connector and output requirements. Relevant Kiwi Ears options include Kiwi Ears Allegro BAL and Kiwi Ears x B Media Terras Headphone Cable.