For more than 60 years, Audio-Technica has pursued an ever-changing purity of sound, aiming to deliver high-quality audio for all through innovation and dedication. Audio-Technica’s transducer technologies are acclaimed both in Japan and worldwide for their engineering precision, audio quality, and capacity for providing an authentic representation of the original sound source.

The ATH-R70xa is Audio-Technica’s flagship pair of professional open-back reference headphones. This enhanced version of the ATH-R70x delivers the natural and balanced sound of its predecessor while enhancing accuracy and detail, providing a heightened listening experience with precise soundstage and imaging. The truly open earcup design and new headband with a user-replaceable suspension strap reduce listening fatigue, making the headphones virtually disappear during use. The R70xa is the culmination of over 50 years of headphone design and manufacturing experience.

Air movement is the foundation of sound. Manufacturing headphones is about controlling the flow of air. True open-back sound generation relies solely on the quality of the driver: each diaphragm movement translates into an instant generation of sound, meaning that frequencies are not artificially produced nor enhanced using acoustic cavities and resonance. The ATH-R70xa sound originates purely from its transducer, providing a true open-air sound and eliminating any unwanted distortion. This results in an accurate sound with the most realistic sound staging.

Open-back headphones provide a highly detailed and accurate sound in both frequency and referencing the transient response. The ATH-R70xa headphones are made for critical listening, allowing engineers to make the right decision at every step of the production process. With a frequency range covering 5 Hz to 40,000 Hz, every detail of your mix will be transparently reproduced. The unrestricted airflow and absence of internal resonance allows an extremely fast response, ensuring the clarity and separation necessary to handle complex contemporary mixes.

With a multitude of output formats, engineers need to have reference headphones they can carry with them to any studio or work environment, so they won’t have to depend only on
the local monitoring system. Open-back headphones are famous for their wide soundstage and the R70xa is no exception, delivering a large, precise image mandatory for optimal source positioning. The ATH-R70xa is the perfect tool for sound production – everything from mixing music, dialogue and foley to game sound design –providing an accurate and reliable reference in stereo, surround or immersive formats.

Weighing just 199 grams (without cable), these fully open-back headphones virtually disappear when wearing them, offering a natural listening experience. The design is particularly suited to long working sessions, allowing users to be fully immersed in the sound production.

This lightweight design is achieved by streamlining the construction of the ATH-R70xa; every component is carefully assembled to complement the minimalistic finish. Its new headband design and metal construction guarantee a robust tool that will stand the test of time.

The ATH-R70xa is handcrafted in Audio Technica's Machida facility by their skilled production team. Each unit is meticulously assembled from components built in-house, then rigorously tested
before leaving the factory. The delicate balance and adjustments are managed by experienced staff who have been perfecting their craft for many years. This manufacturing process is a testament to Japan’s revered tradition of craftsmanship.