Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones – Professional Reference, 5Hz–40kHz

Build your monitoring setup around the Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa. This open-back reference headphone refines the ATH-R70x concept, with a lightweight construction designed for mixing, mastering and extended critical listening.

Key Features

• Driver-only tuning – with no acoustic cavities or resonance shaping the sound, distortion stays low and transients stay quick, so you judge the mix rather than the headphone.
• Fully open-back design – unrestricted airflow supports fast transient response and realistic staging.
• 5 Hz to 40 kHz frequency response – an extended range for checking the lowest and highest parts of a production.
• Lightweight 199 g build – carbon composite resin adds rigidity, metal-reinforced parts add strength, and a redesigned headband keeps long sessions comfortable.
• Dual-sided locking cable – the detachable 3 m cable keeps left and right signals independent so stereo orientation is always correct.
• Replaceable velour ear pads – easy to refresh after heavy studio use.

Good to Know

With 470 ohms impedance, the R70xa is designed for studio sources such as interfaces, consoles and dedicated headphone amplifiers. As an open-back model it lets sound in and out, so it works best in a quiet room rather than next to live microphones.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Open-back reference
• Driver: 45 mm
• Frequency response: 5–40,000 Hz
• Impedance: 470 ohms
• Sensitivity: 97 dB/mW
• Maximum input power: 1,000 mW
• Weight: Approx. 199 g (7.0 oz) without cable
• Cable: Detachable, 3 m, gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo mini plug

What’s Included

• ATH-R70xa headphones
• Detachable 3 m cable
• 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
• Carrying pouch