Details

The Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa headphones are a premium choice for audio professionals seeking uncompromised clarity, balance, and precision. As the upgraded successor to the ATH-R70x, this model refines every aspect of the open-back experience. With a purely open-back design, these headphones translate each diaphragm movement directly into sound without relying on acoustic cavities or artificial enhancement — resulting in breathtakingly accurate audio and a natural sense of space.

Ideal for critical listening, mixing, and mastering, the ATH-R70xa delivers a wide frequency response with exceptional detail and transient clarity. The featherlight build and reimagined headband offer unmatched comfort, even during the longest sessions. Hand-assembled in Japan, each pair represents meticulous craftsmanship and performance consistency that professional users can trust in any environment — from stereo to immersive formats.

Features

True Open-Back Performance

Designed with no internal sound reinforcement, these headphones offer pure sound directly from the drivers, minimizing distortion and ensuring a transparent soundstage.

Featherlight Design

Weighing just 199 grams (excluding cable), the ATH-R70xa is crafted for extended sessions, with a redesigned headband and replaceable velour earpads enhancing overall comfort.

Precision-Crafted Drivers

Equipped with 45 mm drivers for outstanding frequency response and imaging, the headphones faithfully reproduce every nuance of a mix.

Handcrafted in Japan

Each unit is built and tested at Audio-Technica’s Machida facility to guarantee quality, durability, and consistency.

Superior Audio Fidelity

An extended frequency range from 5 to 40,000 Hz captures fine detail, while carbon composite resin ensures structural rigidity for accurate transient response.

Professional-Grade Accessories

Comes with a dual-sided detachable 3.0 m locking cable, 6.3 mm adapter, and carrying pouch. All essential parts are replaceable for long-term use.

Specifications

• Headphone Type: Open-back reference
• Driver Diameter: 45 mm
• Frequency Response: 5 – 40,000 Hz
• Maximum Input Power: 1,000 mW
• Sensitivity: 97 dB/mW
• Impedance: 470 ohms
• Weight: Approx. 199 g (7.0 oz), without cable
• Connector: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo mini-plug
• Included Accessories: Detachable 3.0 m (9.8') cable, 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter, carrying pouch
• Replaceable Parts: Earpads, headpad, cable, adapter, pouch
• Manufacturing Origin: Handcrafted in Machida, Japan