08-04-2025
Audio-Technica's ATH-R30x Open-Back Headphones Have A Breakthrough Price
The new Audio-Technica ATH-R30x open-back headphones are the company's first to be launched with a ... More breakthrough price.
Any serious music lover will tell you that there's nothing quite like a pair of open-back headphones for enjoying a long listening session with your favorite music. Open-back headphones deliver an airier sound and because the earpieces aren't enclosed, your ears don't become hot and sweaty while you're listening to Hotel California.
Now Japan's Audio-Technica has announced a pair of open-back headphones at something of a breakthrough price. The new ATH-R30x headphones are aimed at content creators and home-based music producers. They are also an affordable introduction to Audio-Technica's highly regarded R-Series of open-back reference headphones.
The new ATH-R30x headphones are designed to deliver a professional-grade performance at a competitive price point and the sound offers accuracy and transparency as well as comfort.
This sound signature of the ATH-R30x has minimal distortion because the open-back design enables sound to flow naturally from the drivers. The transducer design relies on very little additional tuning or damping and translates the diaphragm movement directly into sound. Audio-Technica says the result is a spacious soundstage with natural clarity, treating the listener to authentic and immersive audio.
The new Audio-Technica ATH-R30x offer an open and airy sound with a well balanced tone and a ... More realistic soundstage.
The ATH-R30x have an adjustable headband for a secure and flexible fit where the weight is evenly distributed for long-term comfort. The earpads of the ATH-R30x are made with soft velour and the breathable open-back design provides comfortable listening during extended listening sessions.
Ideally suited for home studio production, multimedia content creation, gaming and music listening, the open-back design lets the drivers move without restrictions creating a clearer and more natural sound.
The enhanced 40mm drivers promise well-defined lows, transparent mids and smooth treble that Audio-Technica claims will bring out the detail in any mix while producing a realistic soundstage. The headphones weigh just 210g and have a new headband design for longer-lasting comfort. The ATH-R30x are supplied with a 6.3mm adapter.
The Audio-Technica ATH-R30x headphones are available now and priced at $99 / £85 / €99.
Driver diameter: 40mm
Frequency response: 15 – 25,000Hz.
Max. input power: 1,000mW
Sensitivity: 92dB.
Impedance: 36Ω.
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8") stereo headphone jack.
