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Making Passion Heard Founded in 2017, Austrian Audio has assembled a team of experts with 350+ years of cumulative engineering experience to create the most exquisitely engineered audio products available today. With skill and dedication, we are taking on the industry giants to create products that Make Passion Heard. Hi-X15 Professional Over-Ear Headphones The Hi-X15 closed-back headphones are the workhorse of the award-winning Austrian Audio Hi-X series, bringing the crystal-clear and precise listening experience of High Excursion technology to everyday use. Hi-X15 High Excursion Technology Hi-Xcursion (High Excursion) technology is the key to the astonishing sound of our Hi-X15 headphones. All Austrian Audio Hi-X headphones feature a 44 mm 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 aluminum 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. Our science, measurements, and listening tests have shown that 44mm is the optimum size for this design. It ensures professional performance in the Hi-X, moves a lot of air, and eliminates ‘wobbling’ of the diaphragm. Reliable Sound & Sophisticated Design Reach for Hi-X15 headphones when you need reliable sound and know things might get a little rough. Their sophisticated folding design means they’re easy to store and carry, and their durable all-metal hinge and bow mean they’re extremely robust. All metal hinges for maximum durability Ensuring maximum durability and stability. Detachable Cable 1.4m. For replaceability, compact portability and safety from damage. Foldable construction For maximum portability and easy storage. Soft slow retention memory foam earpads Providing greatest comfort during long sessions. Austrian Audio HI-X15 Specs Earpiece Design Over-Ear (Circumaural), Closed-Back Earpiece Connection Wired Foldable Yes Driver Size 1.7" / 44 mm Impedance 25 Ohms Frequency Response 12 Hz to 24 kHz Sensitivity 113 dB SPL/V Maximum Power Handling 150 mW Audio Connector to Source 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male Adapter (Included) 1/4" TRS Cable Design Single-Sided, Detachable Cable Length 4.6' / 1.4 m
“An exceptional pair of over-ear headphones that deliver premium sound quality in an affordable package.” Austrian Audio Hi-X15, What Hi-Fi? Awards 2021
Our proprietary High Excursion Technology, for low THD at lower frequencies and clear, precise sound
Low impedance, so they sound great even when connected to low-power outputs like mobile devices
Metal hinge for maximum durability
Soft memory foam earpads to keep you comfortable during the longest sessions
Foldable construction for easy storage, uncommon in this price range
Detachable 1.4 m cable included. Optional replacement different length cables available
I bought these after looking at a review on What HIFi?, which highly recommends these wired cans. Upon receipt my impression was that of solid fit and build. Bringing them on line I found them almost unlistenable, even when used with one of my dongle DAC's (iFi GO Link, Questyle M15i). The high end attack was piercing and the sound lacked overall smoothness and cohesiveness. So, plug them in, leave them online and walk away overnight. Coming back, the improvement was great. The highs were moderated and everything was starting to pull together. Now, with probably 40-50 hours of listening, the wait is worth it! Outstanding clarity and separation. It's a clinical sound, not booming, but with plenty of bass when called for. The soundstage is remarkably deep. In comparison with other headphones, my venerable AKG K701's (which as I write this are available on Amazon for $235.95, which is an outstanding value), and Sony WH-1000XM4's (wired, without ANC turned on), I gravitate toward these Austrian Audio's for relaxed, long term listening. It's a full, rich, exciting sound, albeit technical, particularly good for music with strong instrumentation such as classical, but not lacking in vocal reproduction. The AKG's, which are open backed, are also quite technical and very airy, but are comparatively a tiny bit thin, while the Sony's, although giving an all and all wonderful sound, are less precise. My preference is toward a flat, unenhanced reproduction, which to me is what the artist intends. So, if you're willing to tolerate some wait while the Austrian Audio's run in, I think you will be rewarded with exceptional sound at a modest price.