Audio-Technica ATH-R70x
Overview
The Audio-Technica ATH-R70x is an open-back reference headphone designed for professional mixing and mastering engineers who require a transparent, uncolored listening experience. It features 45mm dual-element drivers that deliver a flat, accurate frequency response from 5 Hz to 40 kHz, revealing subtle details in recordings that closed-back designs may obscure. The open-back architecture produces an expansive, natural soundstage with excellent stereo imaging, making it easier to place instruments within a mix and evaluate spatial relationships. At just 210 grams, the ATH-R70x is one of the lightest professional open-back headphones available, using a unique wing support housing system and a lightweight honeycomb mesh headband that distributes weight evenly for fatigue-free wearing over many hours. The 470-ohm impedance requires a dedicated headphone amplifier or professional audio interface to drive properly, ensuring low noise floor operation in studio environments. Velour earpads breathe well and maintain comfort during long mixing sessions. Build quality is refined with a purposeful, no-frills design that prioritizes function over aesthetics. These headphones are best suited for professional studio engineers and experienced audiophiles who have a proper amplification chain. The high impedance and open-back sound leakage make them impractical for tracking, portable use, or noisy environments.
Headphones
The Audio-Technica ATH-R70x is an ultra-lightweight open-back reference headphone at just 210 grams, delivering transparent, flat response with an expansive soundstage through its 470-ohm high-impedance design built for professional mixing.
Instrument Details
$349
Professional
Brand
Audio-Technica
Type
Open-Back Reference Headphones
Made In
Japan
Year
2015
