Audio - Technica has revealed its modish couplet of headphones , and if you ’re into fuse and mastering audio , it ’s good news show .
The ATH - R70xa and ATH - R50x are the latest models to derive from Audio - Technica ’s R - serial , open - backedreference headphonesdesigned for professionals who “ call for accuracy , transparency , and comfort ” whether they ’re working at home or in a mix studio apartment . heart-to-heart - backed designs feature a membrane that allows air and sound to filter through , create a bigger soundstage and , to some , a more raw performance .
The ATH - R70xa is the flagship model and follows on from the popular ATH - R70x . It ’s handcrafted at Audio - Technica ’s Machida adeptness where each building block is assembled from components that have been built in - house and then “ strictly test ” before leaving the factory . They feature an open - back design to deliver the same natural and balanced auditory sensation of its predecessors , with improvemebts coming in truth and detail levels to make a more “ immersive ” experience .
Audio - Technica claim they ’ve eliminated the reliance on acoustical cavities and resonance for the ATH - R70xa to rely only on the performance of its machine driver , translated every apparent movement of the pessary straightaway into sound , and accoding to Audio - Technica , this results in minimum distortion and a more authentic subject - back experience .
The ATH - R50x also boast an open - back aim and like the R70xa it ’s designed for critical hearing , delivering a natural , heroic soundstage and in Audio - Technica ’s parole , “ surprising sea bass king , and accurate upper midrange ” , making it a good a choice to handle anything from elaborated vocals to instrumental clarity . The feature re - engineered driver base on the drivers in the original R70x .
With a lightweight design ( the R70Xa is 199 gigabyte and the R50x is 207 g ) , both are design to be durable , with new headbands designed to deliver longer - lasting ease for those mixing sessions .
Both are available to buy now , and they ’re sold exclusively throughThomannin the UK . cost for the earphone are £ 299 / € 349 for the ATH - R70xa , £ 139 / € 169 for the ATH - R50x . That ’s a less expensive pick than the open - backedSony MDR - MV1tested in 2024 for compare .
