Audio Technica ATH-ADX7000 Flagship Dynamic Open Back Headphone
AUDIO-TECHNICA
Audio Technica ATH-ADX7000 Flagship Dynamic Open Back Headphone
AUDIO-TECHNICA
Description / Audio Technica ATH-ADX7000 Flagship Dynamic Open Back Headphone
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Flagship Open-Air, Refined and EvolvedFeaturing the new HXDT driver technology, the flagship ATH-ADX7000 Open-Air Dynamic Headphones deliver the most natural, spacious, and comfortable listening experience among all Audio-Technica open-back headphones. The bass response is uncommonly full and powerful for an open-back design, with solid weight and excellent control. Subtle details emerge clearly and naturally in the midrange, giving instruments lifelike presence with excellent spatial definition and precise placement across the soundstage. The upper mids and treble are refined, offering the right mix of air and clarity without harshness or dullness, lending intimacy to vocals and natural realism to transients. |
HXDT Driver: Precision From Design to IntegrationAudio-Technica achieves this natural, full-spectrum sound by managing every detail of the driver manufacturing process, from design and construction to final integration. The HXDT molding process creates a 58 mm diaphragm with exceptional roundness — accuracy that is essential for highly detailed musical expression. The diaphragm is precisely integrated with other driver components, including the baffle plate, magnet, and voice coil, with their centers aligned to an extremely fine tolerance. This ultra-precise alignment allows energy to transfer more efficiently from the magnet to the coil to the diaphragm, ensuring greater freedom of movement and dynamic accuracy. |
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Open-Air Housing and Core Mount TechnologyThe headphones’ aluminum housings feature a honeycomb-punched design that keeps the housing face open for ventilation. To improve airflow to the diaphragm, the driver unit is optimally positioned within the housing using Audio-Technica’s proprietary Core Mount Technology. Together, the HXDT and open-air design elements allow the full sound output to emanate directly from the diaphragm, resulting in more accurate, dynamic, and detailed sonic performance. |
Two Sets of Earpads for Custom ComfortThe ATH-ADX7000 includes two sets of interchangeable earpads — high-density velvet and Alcantara — allowing listeners to tailor their listening experience. The high-density velvet earpads suppress unwanted resonances and provide a well-balanced tonal character. The Alcantara earpads offer a durable, luxurious alternative, enhancing the bass response and smoothing the treble for a warmer, more relaxed presentation. |
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Rigid, Lightweight Magnesium FrameThe frame is constructed from thin, rigid magnesium alloy, providing strength and stability while maintaining a remarkably low weight (275 g with velvet earpads, 265 g with Alcantara). The magnesium frame also helps to dampen vibrations generated by the driver’s powerful voice coil, minimizing coloration and enhancing sonic purity. The result is a combination of premium comfort, structural integrity, and uncompromising performance. |
Detachable Cables and Premium AccessoriesEach pair of ATH-ADX7000 headphones includes two detachable 3.0 m (9.8 ft) nylon-wound cables with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connectors: one balanced cable with a 4-pin XLRM connector and one unbalanced cable with a 6.3 mm (¼″) gold-plated stereo plug. Every headphone is individually identified by a laser-etched serial number and packaged with a compact, hard carrying case for secure transport and storage. |
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Features
- Audio-Technica’s flagship Open-Air headphones allow unrestricted airflow, producing natural bass with no artificial resonance while maintaining pure mid and high frequencies
- Innovative HXDT driver technology uses a precision molding process to ensure the roundness of the diaphragm for highly detailed musical expression
- The 58 mm integrated driver unit features enhanced alignment of circular driver components (baffle plate, magnet, voice coil, diaphragm) for more accurate, dynamic, and detailed sonic performance
- High-impedance voice coil (490 ohms) delivers fast transients, defined low-frequency response, and an expansive dynamic range
- Proprietary Core Mount Technology places driver unit in optimal position for improved airflow and reduced distortion
- Lightweight magnesium frame absorbs vibrations, minimizing coloration and enhancing sonic purity
- Aluminum honeycomb-punched housing design blocks side ventilation
- Each pair of headphones is individually identified by a laser etched serial number and comes with a specially designed hard carrying case
- Japanese craftsmanship: From conception to construction, every element of the ATH-ADX7000 has been carefully crafted by Audio Technica's team in Japan to produce the ultimate open-air listening experience
- Comes with two sets of earpads, high-density velvet and Alcantara, to suit different comfort and listening preferences
- Includes two detachable 3.0 m (9.8') nylon-wound cables: a balanced cable with 4-pin XLRM connector and an unbalanced cable with 6.3 mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug (Neutrik connectors and gold-tipped A2DC connectors on each cable)
Product Inclusions
- Cable (3.0 m (9.8')/6.3 mm (1/4") gold-plated stereo plug)
- Balanced cable (3.0 m (9.8')/XLR-M connector (4-pin))
- Earpads (HP-ADX5000)
- Hard shell carry case
- Cable pouch
Specifications
| Type | Open air dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver Diameter | 58 mm |
| Frequency Response | 5 to 50,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
| Impedance | 490 ohms |
| Weight | Approx. 275 g (9.7 oz) (HP-ADX7000: Velvet earpads) Approx. 270 g (9.5 oz) (HP-ADX5000: Alcantara earpads) without cable |
| Connector | A2DC connector jack |
| Available Spare Parts | ・Cable ・Balanced cable ・Earpads (HP-ADX7000, HP-ADX5000) |
| Notes | For product improvement, the product is subject to modification without notice. |





