Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones

The Austrian Audio Hi-X65 are professional-grade open-back over-ear headphones designed primarily for critical listening applications such as audio mixing and mastering. Their open-back architecture creates a natural and spacious soundstage, allowing for precise placement and characterisation of individual audio elements. This makes them an essential tool for audio professionals who require accurate monitoring, as well as for discerning audiophiles seeking to hear every nuance in their music collection. At the heart of the Hi-X65 is Austrian Audio's proprietary Hi-Xcursion (High Excursion) technology. This centres on a 44mm driver with a ring magnet system, which generates a strong magnetic field for improved airflow. The design incorporates a copper-clad aluminium voice coil that reduces the weight of the moving components, enabling faster impulse response. The result is a linear frequency response from 5 Hz to 28 kHz, with superior bass imaging and low total harmonic distortion, delivering open, precise, and high-resolution audio that simplifies error detection during production work. Built for durability and long-term comfort, the headphones feature an all-metal construction for the hinges and headband, ensuring ruggedness. They are designed for extended wear, with earpads made from slow-retention memory foam and good ventilation to prevent overheating during lengthy sessions. Both the earpads and the headband pad are user-replaceable, extending the product's lifespan and allowing for hygiene maintenance. The headphones come with two detachable cables (3m and 1.2m), a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter, and feature a foldable design for convenient storage between uses.