Forward of Star Wars Celebration Japan getting underway on April 18th in Tokyo, Audio-Technica has introduced 4 new restricted version variations of its ATH-CKS50TW2 wireless earbuds that initially debuted at CES 2025. Performance is identical, however the earbuds have gotten a Star Wars-themed makeover with new colours and particulars impressed by R2-D2, Grogu, the Mandalorian, and Darth Vader plus customized audio alerts that play sound results like Vader’s ominous labored respiratory or a tragic whistle when the Artoo model disconnects from a tool.
The restricted version Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 are priced a bit increased than the usual variations: $179 up from $149. They’ll be out there at Star Wars Celebration Japan however will also be pre-ordered through Audio-Technica’s online store beginning on April twenty first with an anticipated launch on Might 4th, 2025.
The earbuds nonetheless provide as much as 40 hours of battery life with ANC turned on and a “Magnetic Change” function that robotically powers them off when the earbuds are hooked up to one another utilizing magnets. They every function a number of completely different distinctive sound results, themed to every character, used to audibly point out when completely different capabilities and options have been activated or turned off.