Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa

[starence]

The successor to the ATH-R70x is now available, check it out!

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-r70xa


Type: Open-back reference

Driver Diameter: 45 mm

Frequency Response: 5 to 40,000 Hz

Maximum Input Power: 1,000 mW

Impedance: 470 ohms

Sensitivity: 97 dB/mW

• Professional open-back reference headphones provide the perfect balance of accuracy, transparency and comfort for discerning engineers, producers and musicians
  
  
• Fully open-back design allows unrestricted airflow to eliminate internal resonance and provide extremely quick transient response
  
  
• Carbon composite resin improves structural rigidity to provide detailed transient response
  
  
• Extended frequency response (5 – 40,000 Hz) ensures transparent, detailed reproduction
  
  
• Japanese craftsmanship: Each pair of headphones is meticulously assembled from components built in-house, then rigorously tested before leaving our Tokyo factory
  
  
• Featherlight (199 g) design with streamlined, metal-reinforced construction, reimagined headband, and replaceable velour earpads deliver unmatched comfort for long working sessions
  
  
• Unique, dual-sided 3.0 m (9.8') detachable locking cable is L/R signal independent to ensure proper stereo orientation
  
  
• Includes a 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter and a carrying pouch

 

[starence]

Impressions from @Treezus, who managed to get them early:

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/1i84mw6/athr70xa_an_amazing_successor/

There's also a review here:

https://www.headphonecheck.com/test/audio-technica-ath-r70xa/

Another review:

https://majorhifi.com/audio-technica-ath-r70xa-review/

 

[kman1211]

There is the r50x as well. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-r50x

 

[StivVid]

There is the r50x as well. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-r50x

There's an R30x too. $99.

 

[kman1211]

There's an R30x too. $99.

Oh interesting. https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-r30x

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/headphones/line-series/r-series-headphones

 

[SHAMuuu]

That looks like it will give the s2 and 1990mkII some hefty competition

Looks great!

 

[starence]

I assume B&H just copied some marketing materials, interesting stuff anyway. I expect these to sound pretty different from the R70x.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explor...w-headphones-and-instrument-mic-for-namm-2025

Unlike the ATH-R70x, which utilized damping and acoustic design for added low-frequency emphasis, the ATH-R70xa delivers pure sound directly from the transducer, offering an authentic open-back experience and minimizing distortion. This ensures accurate, natural sound with realistic sound staging. Built for critical listening, it delivers unparalleled transparency, depth, and accuracy, thanks to a refined transducer design and carbon composite resin construction.

 

[Treezus]

Impressions from someone who got them early:

https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/1i84mw6/athr70xa_an_amazing_successor/

There's also a review here:

https://www.headphonecheck.com/test/audio-technica-ath-r70xa/

Another review:

https://majorhifi.com/audio-technica-ath-r70xa-review/

The reddit post is from me actually. Really impressed with these headphones.

 

[JdeFalconr]

I'm looking forward to reading a more direct comparison with the R70x. Right now that's my go-to set so I'm curious just how different these are besides the headband.

 

[kman1211]

Yeah I would like to see direct comparisons to the R70x and the R70x Refine. I have an R70x Refine on order but it's the last batch so will be a while.

 

[zeluxao]

Yeah I would like to see direct comparisons to the R70x and the R70x Refine. I have an R70x Refine on order but it's the last batch so will be a while.

same here (on the comparisons)

 

[Treezus]

Comparison images of the R70X, R70XA, and R70X Refine pads.

 

[JdeFalconr]

Comparison images of the R70X, R70XA, and R70X Refine pads.

You're a hero, thank you. All three pads' circumference looks about the same, but will the Refine's pads work on the other two headphones, on account of that more-narrow lip (or whatever it's called)?

Also I spy a T16000M on your desk, what are you using it for?

 

[Treezus]

You're a hero, thank you. All three pads' circumference looks about the same, but will the Refine's pads work on the other two headphones, on account of that more-narrow lip (or whatever it's called)?

Also I spy a T16000M on your desk, what are you using it for?

I've actually been using them mostly with the refine pads just because I find them more comfortable, and I've been trying to get into DCS lately

 

[Metalingus]

looks great,