Studio headphones

Notes: The Hi-X15 closed-back headphones are the workhorse of the award-winning Austrian Audio Hi-X series, bringing the crystal-clear and precise listening experience of High Excursion technology to everyday use at an unbeatable price.

Reach for Hi-X15 headphones when you need reliable sound and know things might get a little rough. Their sophisticated folding design, rare in this price range, means they're easy to store and carry, and their durable all-metal hinge and bow mean they're extremely robust. The closed construction and good insulation of the Hi-X15 headphones open up many areas of application. They're perfect for studio, stage, rehearsal room, on tour, or practicing at home.

When it comes to great sound, Austrian Audio have not compromised. Hi-X15 headphones use the award-winning drivers of the Hi-X series. The development of Hi-X technology is the result of decades of experience and state-of-the-art engineering. Thanks to the low impedance of 25 ohms, the Hi-X15 delivers precise sound even with weak amplifiers and mobile devices.

Specifications

Frequency range: 12 Hz - 24 kHz
Sensitivity: 113 dBspl/V
Impedance: 25 O
Input Power: 150 mW
Cable (detachable): 1.4 m
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8")
Adapter (included): 3.5 to 6.3 mm (1/8" to 1/4")
Dimensions: 205 x 170 x 80 mm
Weight (without cable): 255 g

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, but product is in excellent condition and in perfect working order***


The Hi-X15 closed-back headphones are the workhorse of the award-winning Austrian Audio Hi-X series, bringing the crystal-clear and precise listening experience of High Excursion technology to everyday use at an unbeatable price.

Reach for Hi-X15 headphones when you need reliable sound and know things might get a little rough. Their sophisticated folding design, rare in this price range, means they're easy to store and carry, and their durable all-metal hinge and bow mean they're extremely robust. The closed construction and good insulation of the Hi-X15 headphones open up many areas of application. They're perfect for studio, stage, rehearsal room, on tour, or practicing at home.

When it comes to great sound, Austrian Audio have not compromised. Hi-X15 headphones use the award-winning drivers of the Hi-X series. The development of Hi-X technology is the result of decades of experience and state-of-the-art engineering. Thanks to the low impedance of 25 ohms, the Hi-X15 delivers precise sound even with weak amplifiers and mobile devices.

Specifications

Frequency range: 12 Hz - 24 kHz
Sensitivity: 113 dBspl/V
Impedance: 25 O
Input Power: 150 mW
Cable (detachable): 1.4 m
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8")
Adapter (included): 3.5 to 6.3 mm (1/8" to 1/4")
Dimensions: 205 x 170 x 80 mm
Weight (without cable): 255 g

Notes: Bluetooth-equipped version of Austrian Audio's studio headphones, giving you the versatility to use them for casual listening as well as more serious studio use. Folding design, quality sound.

Supplier's Notes:
The Hi-X25BT closed-back Bluetooth headphones are a pro-level hybrid. You decide how you want to connect via analogue or digital, wired or wirelessly. Enjoy the precision and clarity of award-winning High Excursion technology wherever you are. Hybrid convenience at the professional level designed and engineered by Austria.

Hi-X25BT headphones set the standard in connectivity. They offer a classic analogue connection via jack, a digital connection via USB-C, and absolute freedom wirelessly via Bluetooth. Wireless playback even continues when it's charging via USB-C, and of course, analogue listening is always possible.

Imagine recording a song in a professional studio, listening to your favourite music on the way home in the underground, calling your band mates while you're at it, and then finishing your song mix at home without ever changing headphones - brilliant. No matter where you are or how you like to work, your Hi-X25BT headphones, with the award-winning Hi-X drivers, will be there for you. Thanks to the built-in high-efficiency battery, even up to 30 hours wirelessly via Bluetooth. The microphone and the touch-sensitive control element for start, stop, forward, back, louder, quieter and answering a call are all smartly integrated into the design.

The replaceable ear pads are made of soft memory foam and fit perfectly to your head's shape without pinching. The Hi-X25BT is foldable and extremely robust, as the entire basic construction of the headband, including the hinges, is made of metal.

Professional mobility designed in Austria.

Specifications

Frequency range: 12 Hz - 24 kHZ
Sensitivity: 113 dBsl/V
Impedance: 25 O
Input Power: 150 mW
Play Time: 30 h
Bluetoothr Version: 5.0
Controls: Touch Control
Jack cable: 1.4 m, 3.5 mm (1/8")
USB Cable: 1.2 m USB-Cr
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8")
Adapters (included): USB-Cr to USB-A, 3.5 to 6.3 mm (1/8" to 1/4")
Battery Type: Built-in Lithium Polymer
Dimensions: 205 x 170 x 80 mm
Weight (without cable): 270 g

Notes: Founded by former AKG employees, Austrian Audio offer an impressive range of headphones and mics. The Hi-X50s are the brand's excellent on-ear design. Brilliant sound and built quality.

Supplier's Notes:

The on-ear, supra-aural HI-X50s are specifically designed for those requiring a portable and compact option, whereas the HI-X55 circum-aurals provide over-the-ear comfort. Both feature Austrian Audio's exclusive 44mm HI-X driver.

Notes: Very, very nice high-end over-ear headphones from a company we expect to hear a lot more of in coming years. Closed-back design with great build quality and sound.

Supplier's notes:
The Hi-X55 circum-aural closed-back headphones provide over-the-ear comfort as well as portability with the foldable hinge design. Metal parts are used for all critical elements in order to guarantee long durability even under rough conditions be it in studios or tour buses.

Developed from scratch, the all new 44mm Hi-X driver features a ring magnet system - a home-grown technology which has been incorporated into various award-winning headphones in the past by our engineers. It allows improved air-flow and the strongest magnetic field in its class. This ring magnet structure coupled with a copper-clad aluminum voice coil reduces the weight of the membrane and voice coil that sits on it allowing it to move or change direction faster providing a better impulse reac- tion, highly desired for contemporary as well as traditional music production.

A double acoustic wall was designed to achieve the best damping results, to support this and in- creased comfort, the form factor of the earpads has been rethought completely, giving more room for the ears without enlarging the earcups, reducing fatigue from long listening sessions.

Engineered and manufactured in Austria, the Hi-X55, and its on-ear brother the Hi-X50, are tailored to suit the demanding production conditions of today. With the all-digital signal chain, using 24bit or even 32bit, the dynamic depth of contemporary source tracks puts engineer and material at the mix- ing desk to the test.

Notes: Serious headphones for serious sound. Designed for recording, mixing and mastering, the over-ear Hi-X60s are also suitable for audiophile-quality hi-fi listening purposes. Exceptional quality.

Supplier's Notes:
Austrian Audio has extended its highly-successful Hi-X6 headphone range with the addition of the Hi-X60 model - a professional headphone for recording, mixing and mastering.

Featuring the sonic signature of the Hi-X6 series, with its natural and spacious sound, the Hi-X60 over-ear, closed-back design is ideally-suited for use in loud environments, for example, in the studio or front-of-house (FOH).

The Hi-X60 is manufactured in Vienna, Austria, utilizing the very best design and craftsmanship. The isolation of the closed over-ear design in combination with the high-excursion driver ensures an absolutely clear sound image revealing every nuance and detail - sonic characteristics appreciated by artists, audio engineers and audiophiles alike.

The closed-back design prevents sound from escaping and provides isolation from external noise. In use these features prevent the headphone sound bleeding into the recording microphone; also, the passive noise suppression improves the signal-to-noise ratio requiring less level and therefore a healthier listening environment for the user. A distinct sonic image within safe listening-levels.

Austrian Audio's state-of-the-art Hi-X technology comes from decades of experience in pro audio research and development. By reducing all moving mass, the Hi-X60 offers impressive dynamic characteristics and a fast response. The 44mm Hi-X driver, with its lively transients and linear frequency response, reveals every sonic shade and timbre.

Distortion-free reproduction down to the lowest frequencies enables a linear and natural expression of the low bass without hype. Important workflow decisions can be made with confidence in the precision and translation to other audio systems. For your art, the sound of science "Made in Austria".

The Hi-X60's large, open soundstage is more akin to open-back headphones than closed-back and this is partly-achieved by the ear cup design which is spacious inside whilst having a relatively small external dimension.

The soft, memory foam ear cushions are a re-think of older designs; the acoustic wall that closes off the earcup is doubled so as little sound as possible can escape into the environment or enter the internal soundstage from outside.
The memory foam padding of the headband has a clever cut-out for the head seam and this radically reduces the contact pressure. In practice, the remarkable comfort and optimal fit enable fatigue-free workflow even during time-intensive audio projects.

Nowadays studio work is often done across different venues and not tied to one location or single equipment. Austrian Audio have incorporated this realization into the core design of the Hi-X60 ensuring flexibility for consistent performance across work or leisure environments. The folding design and load-bearing components are all metal for robustness and stability. A light, high-quality carry-bag protects and assists portability.

Sonically the Hi-X60 works with a wide range of players. From high-end headphone amplifiers, reference AD converters, studio interfaces, analogue mixers, mobile players to laptops; the impedance of 25 ohms ensures that appropriate power and ample reserve is always available.

Audio editing requires commitment and passion. Countless decisions and emotional-intelligence lead to success. The confidence gained using the Hi-X60 leads to consistency over time. The earpiece and ear pads, i.e. all hygienic components, can be replaced and renewed with ease, just like the pluggable cable. This means that precision, listening pleasure and comfort are maintained for a long time.

Connectedness

Whether a studio session or pure audiophile enjoyment, the Hi-X60 adapts to any situation with the included, easily exchangeable cables. High-quality 1.2 m and 3 m cables are supplied and are matched to the technical specifications of the headphones. The cables remain securely connected to the headphones thanks to the locking mechanism. The standard 3.5 mm gold-plated stereo jack plug ensures maximum compatibility with portable consumer devices.

For connection to professional audio devices, a screw-in adapter from 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm stereo jack is included. Notably the cables do not transmit vibration noise e.g. rubbing on desk or shirt collar, into the soundstage.

Specifications

Frequency range: 5 Hz - 28 kHz
Sensitivity: 110 dBspl/V
THD (@ 1kHz): < 0.1%
Impedance: 25 O
Input Power: 150 mW
2 cables (detachable): 3 m + 1.2 m
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8")
Adapter (included): 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm (1/8" to 1/4")
Dimensions: 200 x 170 x 85 mm
Weight (without cable): 320 g

Contents of package:
1x Hi-X60 Headphones
1 x HXC3 black 3 m Cable
1x HXC1m2 black 1.2 m Cable
1x HXA 6.3 mm Adapter
1x HXB Bag

Notes: Developed with mixing and mastering in mind, this open-backed design from Austrian Audio is ideal for all kinds of studio use, including production and sound design. Ultra-precise, accurate sound.

Supplier's Notes:
Delightfully Revealing

These new Hi-X65 open-back headphones were created with mixing and mastering in mind. They're built to satisfy the need for close, precise listening at these critical stages of the audio production process.

The same qualities that make them great for professional audio production also make them perfect for audiophiles who appreciate hearing every shade of nuance in the music they love.

High Precision Meets Pure Enjoyment

Hi-X65 headphones are built around a driver that was first designed with open headphones in mind, and listening to them is like opening a new window on your music. The open-back design brings a natural and spacious sound, giving new clarity to the placement and character of its individual elements. Hi-X65 headphones provide a high-resolution, precise aural perspective and a critical new tool for professional mixing and mastering.

Hi-Xcursion

Hi-Xcursion (High Excursion) technology is the key to the astonishing sound of these Hi-X65 headphones. All Austrian Audio Hi-X headphones feature a 44 mm driver and a ring magnet system. This design allows for improved airflow and includes the strongest magnetic field in its class. The ring magnet, combined with a copper-clad aluminium voice coil, reduces the weight of the membrane and the voice coil connected to it, allowing the membrane to move or change direction faster, providing a more responsive impulse reaction. The result is superior bass imaging and low THD at low frequencies, a linear frequency response, and open, precise, high-resolution sound that simplifies error detection and makes mixing and mastering a pleasure.

Made in Austria Quality

You'll understand the quality of your new Hi-X65 headphones the moment you take them out of the box, before you've even listened to the first note. They feel great in the hand and great on your ears, and the build quality is exceptional, as you would expect. The Hi-X65 headphones are designed, engineered, and manufactured in Austria by a team of passionate experts with long experience in crafting high-quality microphones and headphones for demanding audio professionals. Of course, the final test of quality is in the listening. Put the headphones on, turn on your music, and experience for yourself the clarity and precision of Hi-X technology in an open-back design.

Long-lasting Comfort

The Hi-X65 headphones are made to be used. They're supremely comfortable and they're built to last. The hinge and bow are of all-metal construction for ruggedness and durability. The bow's pad is replaceable. Thanks to good ventilation and earpads made of slow-retention memory foam, you'll stay comfortable through even the longest mixing or mastering session. For long life and hygienic purposes, the earpads are replaceable. Two cables (3m and 1.2m) are detachable and replaceable. They're foldable, for easy storage between sessions.

Specifications:
Frequency range: 5 Hz - 28 kHz
Sensitivity: 110 dBspl/V
THD (@ 1kHz): < 0.1%
Impedance: 25 O
Input Power: 150 mW
2 cables (detachable): 3 m + 1.2 m
Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8")
Adapter (included): 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm (1/8" to 1/4")
Dimensions: 200 x 170 x 85 mm
Weight (without cable): 310 g