Audio-Technica introduces two new open-back reference headphones, the ATH-R70xa and ATH-R50x, designed for professional music production, mixing, and mastering. These headphones deliver exceptionally natural and precise sound, providing an immersive listening experience for audio professionals and audiophiles alike.
In 2015, Audio-Technica introduced the ATH-R70x, marking a breakthrough in transducer design for open-back headphones. This innovation was further refined in 2017 with the launch of the flagship ATH-ADX5000, delivering even greater sound performance. By 2024, continuing this legacy and allowing more users to experience the purity of open-back audio, the ATH-ADX3000 was born.
Building on this heritage, Audio-Technica has further applied its True Open-Air Sound technology to professional-grade headphones, unveiling the ATH-R70xa—an evolution of its predecessor that offers an even more refined listening experience. Additionally, the ATH-R50x, which inherits the flagship sound design of the ATH-R70xa, is specifically engineered for professional environments, delivering precise monitoring capabilities to meet the demands of audio professionals.
ATH-R70xa: Open Pure Sound, Lightweight and Professional
The ATH-R70xa is the latest evolution of Audio-Technica’s flagship open-back reference headphones, designed for discerning engineers, producers, and musicians. Building upon the legacy of the renowned ATH-R70x, this new model introduces enhanced accuracy, detail, and an even more refined listening experience.
With a frequency response spanning 5 Hz to 40,000 Hz, the ATH-R70xa delivers precise sound staging and imaging, ensuring that every nuance in a mix is faithfully reproduced. Its truly open earcup design eliminates unwanted resonance, allowing for an unrestricted airflow that results in pure, natural audio reproduction.
True Open-Air Sound: Precision and Purity in Sound Reproduction
Open-back headphones feature a fully open housing, allowing unobstructed airflow. This design enables a wider, more natural soundstage and delivers audio directly and transparently without artificial coloration. Additionally, it provides a fatigue-free listening experience, making it ideal for extended monitoring sessions.
Audio-Technica’s open-back headphones embody decades of expertise in transducer technology. Their custom-engineered drivers, developed exclusively for True Open-Air Sound, ensure that sound reaches the ears without distortion or interference. With each diaphragm vibration, sound is generated instantly through natural air movement, free from artificial frequency alterations, acoustic duct interference, or unwanted resonance. The result is a pure, immersive, and true-to-source listening experience.
High-Impedance Design
The ATH-R70xa features a 470 Ω high-impedance design, making it ideal for professional recording, mixing, and mastering. When paired with professional-grade audio equipment, its high impedance enables more accurate and pristine sound reproduction, ensuring exceptional detail and fidelity in audio playback.
Featherlight Design, Handcrafted in Japan
Weighing just 199 grams, the ATH-R70xa features a lightweight design for exceptional comfort, making it ideal for extended work sessions and allowing users to fully immerse themselves in sound production. Handcrafted in Machida, Japan, this model is a testament to Audio-Technica’s legacy of excellence and meticulous craftsmanship.
Accessories
The ATH-R70xa features 2.5mm twist-lock connectors on both earcups, designed to be L/R signal independent, ensuring proper stereo orientation without the need to distinguish between sides. It includes a 3.0m detachable cable, a Ø6.3mm threaded stereo adapter, and a protective pouch, offering versatility and convenience for various user needs.
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ATH-R50x: Designed to tackle all types of professional audio production
Building on the acclaimed acoustic design of the flagship ATH-R70xa, the new ATH-R50x delivers a spacious soundstage and an immersive open-back listening experience. With a wide frequency response range of 5–40,000 Hz, it accurately reproduces fine musical details, making it an ideal choice for monitoring in both professional studios and home recording setups.
The ATH-R50x features re-engineered drivers based on the original ATH-R70x, designed to deliver surprisingly powerful bass for an open-back model. It enhances vocals and lead instruments with natural clarity while maintaining a balanced overall sound. Thanks to its precise driver design, the ATH-R50x produces deep sub-bass and a realistic soundstage, all without relying on additional acoustic tuning.
Compatible with Multiple Devices, Delivering Natural Sound
The ATH-R50x, with its 50Ω impedance, ensures compatibility with professional recording equipment, smartphones, and digital audio players. Offering exceptional audio fidelity, these headphones deliver consistent performance for studio work, home recording, and everyday listening—making them ideal for both professionals and casual users.
Lightweight Design for Enhanced Comfort
Weighing only 207g, the ATH-R50x features a newly designed lightweight yet durable headband, paired with a soft headpad for a comfortable fit. This design allows you to stay fully immersed in your audio, even during the longest listening sessions.
Accessories
The ATH-R50x features a 2.5mm twist-lock connectors on the Left earcups. It includes both 3.0m and 1.2m detachable cable, a Ø6.3mm threaded stereo adapter, and a protective pouch, offering versatility and convenience for various user needs.
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