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Review Summary
2025-12-12T19:00:00
Chose the R30x over the R70x in the audio store. The price difference is huge (R70x requiring an expensive DAC/AMP as well) and the music sounds more alive and detailed on the R30x. With some eq subtracting the extra energy at 250-500hz and 4-12khz, while helping the ~5khz dip a bit (being careful not to collapse the soundstage), this headphone becomes better in the midrange detailed compared to Hifiman Ananda Nano, which is amazing. Bass and treble also resemble higher-end headphone, but the sound is a bit thin/small, like it's coming from a small driver, and eq can't repair that. Decent, above-average soundstage.
Alin

Black
Open-back reference
1.57" (40mm)
15 - 25,000 Hz
1,000 mW
92 dB
36 ohms
9.8' (3m)
1/8" (3.5mm) gold-plated stereo mini-plug
Without cable: 7.4 oz (210g) (Approx.)
192223293298, 4961310164362, 192223284555
Perfect for use in home studios or by emerging audio professionals anywhere, the ATH-R30x is your gateway to the R-Series listening experience, offering all the features you could ask for in a pair of open-back reference headphones. Delivering professional-grade performance without compromise, these versatile headphones provide natural, immersive audio with a wide, detailed soundstage that brings depth and realism to every session.
The open-back design of the ATH-R30x headphones allows sound to flow naturally from the drivers, delivering clear, detailed audio with minimal distortion. The headphones' spacious soundstage and natural clarity are achieved through Audio-Technica's meticulous transducer design, relying on very little additional tuning or damping. As a result, the listener is treated to the type of immersive audio experience that only finely crafted open-back headphones can deliver.
The ATH-R30x also features an adjustable headband that provides a secure yet flexible fit, evenly distributing weight for lasting comfort. This, along with the headphones' soft velour earpads and breathable open-back design, ensures a comfortable, stress-free experience, even during extended listening sessions.
Extended Comfort - Lightweight Design
The headband on the lightweight ATH-R30x (210 g) adjusts to provide a custom fit that's made even more comfortable by the replaceable velour earpads and cooling, open-back earcups, allowing you to stay fully immersed in the audio even through the longest listening sessions.
Unrestricted Driver Performance - Open-Back Design
The ATH-R30x open-back reference headphones deliver sound directly from the drivers, with little additional tuning or damping. Allowed to move freely, the headphones' enhanced 40 mm drivers provide a natural, immersive listening experience.
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