[XERO1]

The ATH-ADX3000 was just announced and shown at the Hong Kong Audio Show 2024.

There isn't much info about them yet but it is intended to be a 'little brother' to the ATH-ADX5000 and should have a MSRP 'around 100,000 yen', so around $700-$1000.

I'll be updating this thread as more info becomes available.

https://www.phileweb.com/news/audio/202408/11/25644.html







Features

• Fully open-back design allows unrestricted airflow to produce natural bass with no artificial resonance while maintaining pure mid and high frequencies
• 58 mm integrated driver unit design combines diaphragm, voice coil, baffle and magnet in single unit to reduce unwanted vibration
• Proprietary Core Mount Technology places driver unit in optimal position for improved airflow and reduces unnecessary distortion
• Driver units utilize a pure iron circuit with efficient magnetic characteristics, resulting in precise sound reproduction
• Tungsten-coated diaphragm provides high rigidity for an improved transient response
• Japanese craftsmanship: Each pair of headphones is meticulously assembled from components built in-house, then rigorously tested before leaving our Tokyo factory
• Magnesium alloy frame results in rigid, thin, lightweight construction
• Honeycomb-punched housing design blocks side ventilation to prevent undesirable air pressure loss
• Velour earpads provide amazing comfort and durability
• Detachable 3.0 m (9.8') cable with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connectors at the headphones and 6.3 mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug
• Each pair of headphones comes with a specially designed hard carrying case

Specifications

Type	Open air dynamic
Driver Diameter	58 mm
Sensitivity	98 dB/mW
Frequency Response	20-45,000 Hz
Maximum Input Power	700 mW
Impedance	50 ohms
Weight (without cable)	Approx. 257 grams (9.1 oz)
Cable	Detachable 3.0 m (9.8') cable with A2DC connectors
Connector	6.35 mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug
Included Accessories	- Detachable cable - 3.0 m (9.8') - Hard shell carrying case
Sold Separately	- Replacement earpads - AT-B1XA/3.0 balanced cable

Available in US on 10-24-2024

 

[ThEvil0nE]

Exciting times for the AT fans.

 

[musicday]

Maybe a better model then AKG K812 at lower or similar price.

 

[pataburd]

The AKG K812 are excellent dynamic headphones [and currently my favorites].
Did previously own, greatly enjoyed and subsequently regretted selling the ATH-ADX5000. They were supremely comfortable and had no issues at all for my ears.
Wish I had the ADX5000 on hand today to a/b with the K812.
Not sure how "close" the ADX3000 will come to the 5000, sonically; but to my ears the ADX5000 will be a [very] tough act for Audio-Technica to follow/emulate.

 

[MindBreak]

Yet another headphone hovering around the $1,000 MSRP. Those looking to upgrade to a headphone at or around that price point are going to have a lot to consider. I have never tried any of Auidio-Technica's mid to higher end offerings, I might have to try to demo these.

 

[zuio]

Sale should start in october. I am not sure if that date is valid for Europe and America too.

https://tinhte.vn/thread/audio-tech...ien-lam-hong-kong-audio-show-gia-700.3817743/

 

[zuio]

The ADX3000 sounds a bit richer than the ADX5000
The ADX3000 is less refined than the ADX5000
The ADX3000 has less impedance
The ADX3000 should cost roughly half the price of the ADX5000

Source:

 

[dpeterfy32]

adx5000 sounds quite thin, it needs much more body and sub bass extension and volume to sound good. the question is how does the adx3000 ensure this?

 

[pataburd]

The ADX5000 sounds just about perfect to my ears as-is.

 

[CT007]

adx5000 sounds quite thin, it needs much more body and sub bass extension and volume to sound good. the question is how does the adx3000 ensure this?

I pretty much agree. If ADX3000 has nice, meaty, detailed bass, and clean, controlled, spacious treble, it will be a force to reckon with. Or, if it just sounds like a major upgrade to AD700X/900X, it would rock, too. Bass, bass, bass!!!

 

[dpeterfy32]

I pretty much agree. If ADX3000 has nice, meaty, detailed bass, and clean, controlled, spacious treble, it will be a force to reckon with. Or, if it just sounds like a major upgrade to AD700X/900X, it would rock, too. Bass, bass, bass!!!

I'm sure that the 3000 won't have a full-bodied, meaty deep range either. They simply cannot make it better than their 5000 model. They will not set up competition for themselves.

 

[gingerchoco]

By Kyle@Den-Fi:
https://ish.squig.link/?share=10dB_Tilt_KEMAR_DF_Target,ADX3k,ADX5k

 

[XERO1]

I normalized the graphs at 450Hz to really show off the differences between the ADX3000 and the ADX5000 in the 1.5-6kHz range.

While it's not a dealbreaker for me yet, that 3.75kHz peak does look like it's gonna be pretty spicy sounding!

And FYI, the ADX3000 has a nice 50 ohm impedance, so it should sound pretty good from most amps. While the ADX5000 has a 470 ohm impedance and is much more finicky about amp pairings, and therefore it's more challenging to hear it at its best.

 

[XERO1]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/new-at-canjam-ath-adx3000-open-back-headphones.974279/

 

[BubbaJay]

As someone whose favorite headphone is the AP2000ti I've been looking at getting an open-back AT and this looks like it could be the one.