Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA - Black

Description

Flagship open-back design for uncompromised audio accuracy
The ATH-R70xa represents Audio-Technica’s flagship open-back headphone design, engineered for professional reference listening. As a refined evolution of the renowned ATH-R70x, this model delivers an even more natural and accurate sonic profile, thanks to its redesigned acoustic structure and transducer response. Uncolored and highly transparent, the ATH-R70xa provides a pure open-back experience with enhanced detail, clarity, and soundstage precision—ideal for critical mixing, mastering, and immersive audio work.

Authentic open-back performance for transparent monitoring
Unlike closed-back headphones that rely on resonance to shape frequency response, the ATH-R70xa’s fully open-back architecture eliminates internal reflections and resonance, enabling each diaphragm movement to be translated into clean, distortion-free sound. This allows audio professionals to perceive minute nuances, transients, and spatial cues with greater precision, resulting in mixes that translate more accurately across systems.

Designed for long studio sessions
Despite its robust sonic capabilities, the ATH-R70xa remains featherlight at just 199 g (without cable), with a newly redesigned headband and streamlined frame that distributes weight evenly for fatigue-free listening. The headphones’ minimalist structure is reinforced with metal for durability, while velour earpads offer breathability and comfort. This ergonomic design ensures users remain fully immersed in their work, even during extended sessions.

Engineered and handcrafted in Japan
Built with meticulous craftsmanship in Audio-Technica’s Machida facility, each ATH-R70xa unit is hand-assembled from in-house manufactured components and rigorously tested for sonic accuracy and consistency. This artisanal attention to detail ensures optimal performance out of the box and long-term reliability for professional users.

Precision listening for stereo and immersive formats
With a wide frequency response from 5 Hz to 40,000 Hz and a high impedance of 470 ohms, the ATH-R70xa excels in modern production environments. Whether working in stereo, surround, or immersive audio formats, it provides a balanced reference that supports informed decision-making at every stage of the production process.

What's in the Box
ATH-R70xa open-back reference headphones
Dual-sided detachable 3.0 m cable (3.5 mm gold-plated stereo mini-plug)
6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Soft carrying pouch