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ATH-R70x
The ATH-R70x are Audio-Technica's first professional open-back reference headphones, for mixing and mastering, with 470-ohm drivers and a very light 210 g build.
- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- 210 g
What reviewers say
MusicRadar found the ATH-R70x comfortable and well balanced for mixing, with slightly less air than some dearer models. Audio Science Review was ambivalent, preferring rival Sennheiser and HIFIMAN models at the price for both fidelity and comfort.
From musicradar.com and audiosciencereview.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Over-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Driver size
- 45 mm
- Back
- Open
- Impedance
- 470 ohms
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
- Drivers
- Dynamic, 45 mm with high-efficiency magnets, a pure alloy magnetic circuit and carbon composite resin; 5 – 40,000 Hz; 98 dB/mW; maximum input power 1,000 mW at 1 kHz
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- No battery (wired)
Design
- Weight
- 210 g
- Headphone cable
- Yes
- Fit and ear tips
- Circumaural, open-back with aluminium honeycomb-mesh housings; self-adjusting 3D Wing Support headband; breathable fabric ear pads, replaceable
- Works with
- Dual-sided detachable locking cable, independent of left and right orientation
- Colours
- Black
- In the box
- ATH-R70x headphones, cable, carrying pouch
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very light at about 210 g without the cable
- Self-adjusting 3D Wing Support headband and breathable fabric ear pads
- Dual-sided detachable locking cable keeps left and right correct whichever way it's attached
Cons
- 470-ohm impedance calls for a capable headphone amplifier
- Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 388 g | Sept 2015 | |
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 390 g | Sept 2016 | |
| Over-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 370 g | Sept 2016 |
Sources
- audio-technica.com/en-gb/ath-r70x
- audio-technica.com/en-us/press/audio-technica-debuts-ath-r70x-professional-open…
Photo: audio-technica.com
- ATH-R70X — locking cable connection close-up: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R70x/product_image_1608188703.…
- ATH-R70X — supplied cable and plug adapter: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R70x/product_image_1608188725.…
- ATH-R70X — supplied pouch: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R70x/product_image_1608189147.…
- ATH-R70X — three-quarter view without cable: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R70x/product_image_1608188748.…
- ATH-R70X — three-quarter view of opposite earcup: audio-technica.co.jp/upload/contents/product/ATH-R70x/product_image_1608188684.…
