Audio Technica ATH-R70xa Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones
$469.00
• Flagship open-back reference headphones for professional mixing and mastering
• Natural, transparent sound with precise imaging and wide soundstage
• Extended 5–40,000 Hz frequency response for detailed monitoring
• Ultra-lightweight 199 g design for long studio sessions
• Carbon composite construction improves rigidity and accuracy
• Dual-sided detachable cable ensures correct stereo orientation
• Replaceable velour earpads and redesigned headband for comfort
• Includes 6.3 mm adapter and carrying pouch
- Description
Description
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones
The Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa is the flagship professional open-back reference headphone, engineered for critical listening with exceptional accuracy, transparency, and comfort. As an enhanced evolution of the ATH-R70x, it delivers refined detail, precise imaging, and a natural soundstage that allows engineers, producers, and musicians to make confident mixing and mastering decisions.
Its fully open-back design relies purely on driver performance, allowing each diaphragm movement to translate directly into sound without acoustic cavities or resonance shaping. This results in an authentic listening experience with minimal distortion, accurate tonal balance, and highly realistic spatial reproduction.
With an extended frequency response and extremely fast transient response, the ATH-R70xa reproduces every nuance of a mix with clarity and separation—even in complex arrangements. Unrestricted airflow eliminates internal resonance, ensuring transparent audio reproduction ideal for professional production workflows.
Despite its professional capabilities, the headphones are remarkably lightweight at just 199 g (without cable). A reimagined headband, metal-reinforced construction, and replaceable velour earpads provide outstanding comfort, allowing the headphones to virtually disappear during long sessions.
Hand-assembled in Japan and rigorously tested before leaving the factory, the ATH-R70xa represents Audio-Technica’s commitment to precision engineering and reliability for studio professionals.
Key Features
• Flagship open-back reference headphones for critical listening and production
• Natural, transparent sound with precise imaging and depth
• Fully open-back design eliminates resonance and distortion
• Extended frequency response (5 – 40,000 Hz) for detailed reproduction
• Extremely fast transient response for complex mixes
• Carbon composite resin structure enhances rigidity and accuracy
• Featherlight 199 g design for long working sessions
• Reimagined headband and replaceable velour earpads for comfort
• Dual-sided detachable cable ensures correct stereo orientation
• Hand-assembled in Japan with rigorous quality testing
Specification
| • Headphone Type: | |
| • Design | Open-back reference headphones |
| • Application | Mixing, mastering, and critical listening |
| • Acoustic Performance: | |
| • Frequency Response | 5 – 40,000 Hz |
| • Sound Signature | Natural, transparent, and balanced |
| • Transient Response | Extremely fast |
| • Soundstage | Wide and realistic |
| • Construction & Comfort: | |
| • Weight | 199 g (without cable) |
| • Material | Carbon composite resin with metal reinforcement |
| • Headband | Reimagined design for long-term comfort |
| • Earpads | Replaceable velour pads |
| • Cables & Connectivity: | |
| • Cable Type | Dual-sided detachable locking cable |
| • Cable Length | 3.0 m (9.8′) |
| • Stereo Orientation | L/R signal independent |
| • Included Accessories: | |
| • Adapter | 6.3 mm (1/4″) adapter included |
| • Carrying Case | Carrying pouch included |
