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A-T Lets Fans Choose Audio-Technica has announced the winning limited-edition color design of the fan-favorite ATH-M50x and ATH- M50xBT2 headphones. The winning design was chosen by fans. After more than a decade of parts. Audio-Technica received more than 15,000 submissions, all of which were then shared on social where fans could vote for their favorite design. The company’s panelists, including the product manager of the ATH-M50x, selected three finalists from those submissions, and then the winning
limited-edition color models of the ATH-M50x, Audio-Technica let fans custom design the 2024 color. The designs were creat- ed through the special inter- active “LAB M50x” experience website, where fans could select from different colors in either matte or metallic for select headphone
Breedlove Premier Limited-Edition Models Stun Breedlove Guitars has added two Premier Concert Limited Edition 2025 models to its lineup. Both models fea- ture hand-selected, figured East Indian Rosewood back and sides, providing a richness and clarity. Players can experience the warmth and focus of the figured Western red cedar top, ideal for those with a lighter touch or fingerstyle play. The guitar also features a warm presence and articulate response. Due to the rarity of these spe- cial tonewoods, only 20 of each model will be available. $ Breedlove Guitars (breedlovemusic.com) “LAB M50x” design was select- ed with 3,127 votes from fans on social media. The winning fan-voted design — a mix of blue, orange and gray — was designed by DJ Sergio Gamarra. $ Audio-Technica (audio-technica.com)
Koch Amps Names U.S. Distributor Dutch amplifier manufacturer, Koch Amps, has announced a new distribu- tion partnership with Audio Pro LCC of Minneapolis, effective immediately. Audio Pro LCC will serve as the exclu- sive distributor of Koch Amps products throughout North America and Canada. To celebrate this new chapter, Koch Amps will unveil the Ventura Limited Edition at The 2025 NAMM Show. This combo amplifier marks a milestone for the company, featuring 6V6 power tubes for the first time in 30 years. The Ventura Limited Edition is a 20-watt combo amplifier, available in two finishes: Dark Jungle Green/Creme and Custom Black/Creme. Drawing inspira- tion from the classic small U.S. combos of the 1950s and 1960s, the Ventura boasts a high-quality, crafted design with premi- um features, including an FX loop, speak- er simulating jack, and a load resistor for silent operation. $ Audio Pro LLC (audio.pro)
Vandoren Synthetic Reed Pushes Boundaries Following the success of the VK1 syn- thetic clarinet reed, Vandoren has intro- duced the VK1 and VK7 synthetic reeds for saxophone. Crafted with Vandoren’s patented com- posite material, the VK1 and VK7 saxo- phone reeds replicate the essential physical characteristics and acoustic performance of traditional cane reeds. This design guaran- tees consistent playability with Vandoren’s signature tone and response in any envi- ronment — whether facing unpredictable weather, extreme altitude or humidity fluc- tuations. The VK1 Saxophone Reeds are designed for classical and traditional per- formance styles, offering warmth, stability and tonal precision. $ Vandoren (vkreeds.com)
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