A range of headphones from Austrian Audio, that have been designed for use in tracking, mixing and mastering, and music playback.
Hi-X15 - Closed-back
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 headphones offer 'crystal-clear' and 'precise' listening and have been designed for studio, stage, rehearsal room, on tour, or practicing at home. A folding design with metal hinge ensures portability and durability. The closed construction houses a 44mm Hi-X driver, said to have 'vivid transients' that 'reveal every sonic shade'. The ring magnet is paired with a copper-clad aluminium voice coil to reduce membrane weight for faster response. The 25ohm impedance allows connectivity to most outputs. The ear pads are made of soft memory foam and adapt to the shape of the head without pinching. Hi-X15 headphones include a detachable 1.4m cable terminated with 3.5mm stereo jack.
Included accessories: 1.4m detachable cable, 3.5mm to 6.35mm stereo jack adapter, transport bag.
Optional accessories: HXC1M4 spare 1.4m headphone cable, HXCB3 spare 3m headphone cable, Hi-XBCUK replacement ear cushions (pair), HXHC headphone case.
Frequency range: 12Hz to 24kHz. Sensitivity: 113dB. Impedance: 25ohms. Input power: 150mW. Dimensions: 250 x 170 x 80mm. Weight: 225g, without cable.
Hi-X20 - Closed-back
Designed with audio professionals, content creators, and music enthusiasts in mind, Hi-X20 delivers 'high-precision sound' in a compact, affordable form factor. In comparison with Hi-X15, Hi-X20 provides a more balanced tuning, offering balanced mid and high frequencies, paired with a powerful, controlled bass response. With its precise sound and honest frequency response, you’ll experience fast transients and minimal distortion, making these headphones ideal for any professional environment. The headphones feature a folding design, along with the same Hi-X technology and 44mm drivers as Hi-X15.
Included accessories: 3m detachable cable, 3.5mm to 6.35mm stereo jack adapter, transport bag.
Optional accessories: HXC1M4 spare 1.4m headphone cable, HXCB3 spare 3m headphone cable, Hi-XBCUK replacement ear cushions (pair), HXHC headphone case.
Frequency range: 12Hz to 24kHz. Sensitivity: 113dB. Impedance: 25ohms. Input power: 150mW. Dimensions: 205 x 170 x 80mm. Weight: 255g, without cable.
Hi-X25BT - Closed-back, Bluetooth
Hi-X25BT closed-back Bluetooth headphones have been designed for wired or wireless use, utilising classic analogue connectivity via jack, digital connection via USB-C, and wireless via Bluetooth. The headphones can be charged with a USB-C connection whilst playing music via Bluetooth. The internal battery allows up to 30-hours of wireless connectivity and playback via Bluetooth. Touch-sensitive controls are integrated into the design to allow start, stop, forward and back, volume, and call answering. When connected to a smartphone the user can make a call using the built-in microphone,
The folding design allows Hi-X25BT convenient storage and transportation, and the all-metal hinge and bow adds robustness. The ear pads are made of soft memory foam and adapt perfectly to the shape of the head without pinching.
Included accessories: 1.4m USB-C to 3.5mm stereo jack, 1.2m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, transport bag.
Optional accessories: HXCA1M4 spare 1.4m headphone cable, Hi-XBCUK replacement ear cushions (pair), HXHC headphone case.
Frequency range: 12Hz to 24kHz. Sensitivity: 113dB. Impedance: 25ohms. Input power: 150mW. Run time: 30hours. Bluetooth version: 5.0. Supported codecs: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP. Audio codec: SBC. Battery type: Lithium polymer. Dimensions: 205 x 170 x 80mm. Weight: 270g, without cable.
Hi-X50 - Closed-back
Engineered and manufactured in Austria, Hi-X50 supra-aural closed-back, on-ear headphones provide on-the-ear comfort as well as portability with the foldable hinge design. They have been designed for use mixing front of house or DJ situations. Metal parts are used for all critical elements for durability.
The 44mm Hi-X driver features a ring magnet system which allows improved air-flow and the strongest magnetic field. This ring magnet structure coupled with a copper-clad aluminium voice coil reduces the weight of the membrane and voice coil that sits on it allowing it to move or change direction faster providing a better impulse reaction. A double acoustic wall achieves the best damping results. With the all-digital signal chain, using 24-bit or even 32-bit, the dynamic depth of contemporary source tracks 'puts engineer and material at the mixing desk to the test'.
Included accessories: 3m detachable cable, 3.5mm to 6.35mm stereo jack adapter, transport bag.
Optional accessories: HXC1M2 spare 1.2m headphone cable, HXC3 spare 3m headphone cable, Hi-X50 ECUS replacement ear cushions (pair), Hi-X50CUK replacement ear cushion kit with bow pad.
Frequency range: 5Hz to 28kHz. Sensitivity: 118dB. THD: less than 0.1%. Impedance: 25ohms. Input power: 150mW. Dimensions: 190 x 170 x 70mm. Weight: 285g, without cable.
Hi-X55 - Closed-back
Hi-X55 headphones have the same feature set and specifications as Hi-X50, however they feature comfort over compactness with larger, over-ear cushions.
Included accessories: 3m detachable cable, 3.5mm to 6.35mm stereo jack adapter, transport bag.
Optional accessories: HXC1M2 spare 1.2m headphone cable, HXC3 spare 3m headphone cable, Hi-X55 ECUS replacement ear cushions (pair), Hi-X55CUK replacement ear cushion kit with bow pad.
Frequency range: 5Hz to 28kHz. Sensitivity: 118dB. THD: less than 0.1%. Impedance: 25ohms. Input power: 150mW. Dimensions: 190 x 170 x 70mm. Weight: 285g, without cable.
Hi-X60 - Closed-back
Hi-X60 over-ear, closed-back design are ideally suited for use in loud environments, for example, in the studio or front-of-house. The closed-back design prevents sound from escaping and provides isolation from external noise preventing the headphone sound bleeding into the recording microphone; also, the passive noise suppression improves the signal-to-noise ratio requiring less level and therefore a healthier listening environment for the user.
The 44mm Hi-X driver, has 'lively transients' and 'linear' frequency response to reveal nuance in the sound source whilst the large, open soundstage is more akin to open-back headphones - partly achieved by the ear cup design which is spacious inside whilst having a relatively small external dimension. A soft, memory foam is provided for the ear cushions padding of the headband for comfort and reduced fatigue. 1.2m and 3m cables are supplied and are matched to the technical specifications of the headphones. The cable remains securely connected to the headphones via a locking mechanism. A standard 3.5mm gold-plated stereo jack plug ensures compatibility with portable consumer devices.
Included accessories: 3m detachable cable, 1.2m detachable cable, 3.5mm to 6.35mm stereo jack adapter, transport bag.
Optional accessories: HXC1M2 BLACK spare 1.2m headphone cable, HXC3 BLACK spare 3m headphone cable, Hi-X65/60 ECUS replacement ear cushions (pair), Hi-X65CUK replacement ear cushion kit with bow pad.
Frequency range: 5Hz to 28kHz. Sensitivity: 110dB. THD: less than 0.1%. Impedance: 25ohms. Input power: 150mW. Dimensions: 200 x 170 x 85mm. Weight: 320g, without cable.
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 headphones are of open-back design and have been designed for mixing and mastering in the professional studio. The open-back design brings a natural and spacious sound, giving clarity to the placement and character of any individual audio elements. Hi-X65 headphones provide a high-resolution, 'precise aural perspective' to professional mixing and mastering.
All Austrian Audio Hi-X headphones feature a 44mm driver and a ring magnet system. This design allows for improved airflow and includes the strongest magnetic field in its class. The ring magnet, combined with a copper-clad aluminium voice coil, reduces the weight of the membrane and the voice coil connected to it, allowing the membrane to move or change direction faster, providing a more responsive impulse reaction. The result is superior bass imaging and low THD at low frequencies, a linear frequency response, and open, precise, high-resolution sound that simplifies error detection.
Included accessories: 3m detachable cable, 1.2m detachable cable, 3.5mm to 6.35mm stereo jack adapter, transport bag.
Optional accessories: HXC1M2 spare 1.2m headphone cable, HXC3 spare 3m headphone cable, Hi-X65/60 ECUS replacement ear cushions (pair), Hi-X65CUK replacement ear cushion kit with bow pad.
Frequency range: 5Hz to 28kHz. Sensitivity: 110dB. THD: less than 0.1%. Impedance: 25ohms. Input power: 150mW. Dimensions: 200 x 170 x 85mm. Weight: 310g, without cable.