Austrian Audio Hi-X55
Overview
The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed-back studio headphone developed by former AKG engineers in Vienna, designed for tracking, monitoring, and mixing in environments where noise isolation is essential. It features Austrian Audio's proprietary 44mm Hi-X driver with a high-excursion voice coil and ring magnet system, delivering a detailed and accurate frequency response that maintains neutrality across the spectrum while providing the passive isolation that recording sessions demand. The bass is tight and controlled without the exaggerated low-end boost common in many closed-back headphones, the midrange is clear and transparent with natural vocal reproduction, and the treble is extended and honest without becoming harsh or fatiguing. The closed-back design provides excellent noise rejection, making the Hi-X55 ideal for tracking vocalists and instrumentalists where headphone bleed into microphones must be minimized. The slow-retention memory foam earpads covered in protein leather provide a comfortable, consistent seal that maintains bass response over extended wearing periods. The foldable design with a detachable cable makes the Hi-X55 practical for mobile recording and studio work alike. Build quality reflects Austrian precision engineering with durable materials and a clean, professional aesthetic. These headphones are ideal for recording engineers, performing musicians, and producers who need accurate monitoring with isolation. The closed-back design inherently limits soundstage width compared to open-back alternatives, which is a trade-off for the isolation benefit.
Headphones
The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed-back studio headphone developed by former AKG engineers in Vienna, delivering neutral accuracy with excellent noise isolation for tracking sessions where headphone bleed into microphones must be minimized.
Instrument Details
$299
Professional
Brand
Austrian Audio
Type
Closed-Back Studio Headphones
Made In
Austria
Year
2020
