Audio-Technica unveils new skilled open-back headphones

Audio-Technica has introduced the discharge of its newest skilled open-back reference headphones – the ATH-R70xa and ATH-R50x – launching completely at Thomann. The brand new fashions ship distinctive audio readability and precision and broaden the capabilities of crucial listening in each house studio {and professional} environments.

Designed for professionals who demand accuracy, transparency, and luxury, the ATH-R70xa and ATH-R50x are the subsequent evolution in Audio-Technica’s extremely regarded R-series. The ATH-R70xa, Audio-Technica’s flagship mannequin, is an enhanced model of the favored ATH-R70x. It includes a totally open-back design that delivers the pure and balanced sound of its predecessor, with refined accuracy and element for a extra immersive listening expertise. 

By eliminating the reliance on acoustic cavities or resonance, the ATH-R70xa depends solely on the efficiency of the motive force, translating each diaphragm motion straight into sound. This leads to minimal distortion and a extra genuine open-back expertise. The ATH-R70xa is handcrafted in Audio-Technica’s Machida facility, the place every unit is meticulously assembled from parts constructed in-house after which rigorously examined earlier than leaving the manufacturing facility. 

Launching alongside the ATH-R70xa is the ATH-R50x, which presents a flexible, professional-level efficiency because of its pure open-back design. Made for crucial listening, the ATH-R50x delivers a pure, expansive soundstage, stunning bass energy, and correct higher midrange, making it best for dealing with every part from detailed vocals to instrumental readability.

Constructed with re-engineered drivers modelled after the unique ATH-R70x, the ATH-R50x combines a dynamic audio expertise with consolation and sturdiness for lengthy studio periods. Good for mixing, mastering, or creating, each the ATH-R70xa and the ATH-R50x present exact, dependable reference throughout stereo, encompass, and immersive codecs, making them a flexible alternative for any skilled or house studio.

Options: ATH-R70xa 

• Skilled open-back reference headphones present the right stability of accuracy, transparency and luxury for discerning engineers, producers and musicians.
• Absolutely open-back design permits unrestricted airflow to get rid of inside resonance and supply extraordinarily fast transient response. 
• Carbon composite resin improves structural rigidity to offer detailed transient response.
• Prolonged frequency response (5 – 40,000 Hz) ensures clear, detailed replica.
• Japanese craftsmanship: Every pair of headphones is meticulously assembled from parts constructed in-house, then rigorously examined earlier than leaving our Tokyo manufacturing facility.
• Featherlight (199g) design with streamlined, metal-reinforced development, reimagined headband, and replaceable velour earpads ship unmatched consolation for lengthy working periods.
• Distinctive, dual-sided 3.0 m (9.8′) removable locking cable is L/R sign impartial to make sure correct stereo orientation.
• Features a 6.3 mm (1/4″) adapter and a carrying pouch.

Options: ATH-R50x 

• Skilled open-back reference headphones with prolonged bass and correct midrange present distinctive all-around efficiency for demanding audio manufacturing 
• Absolutely open-back design permits unrestricted airflow to get rid of inside resonance and supply extraordinarily fast transient response 
• Huge, real looking soundstage gives an immersive listening expertise
• Sturdy, light-weight (207g) development and a brand new headband design guarantee long-lasting consolation
• Comes with two removable cables (3.0 m (9.8′) and 1.2 m (3.9′)) every with a 2.5 mm twist-lock connector on the left earcup and a 3.5 (1/8″) gold-plated stereo mini-plug
• Features a 6.3 mm (1/4″) adapter and a carrying pouch

Availability 

The Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa headphone can be accessible from twenty third January 2025. The ATH-R50x can be accessible shortly after. Each fashions can be completely accessible at Thomann for launch. ATH-R70xa will retail for £299 / €349, and ATH-R50x will retail for £139 / €169. Discover out extra at www.thomann.co.uk.

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