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| Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference Headphones |
 There is a particular category of headphone that exists not to impress at first listen, but to reveal truth over time. The open back reference design has long been associated with this philosophy, and it is within this space that Audio-Technica has refined its craft with the ATH-R70x lineage and its updated sibling, the ATH-R70xa. These are not lifestyle headphones, nor are they designed for casual commuting. Instead, they are tools, and very precise ones at that. Design Philosophy and Build Quality At first glance, the ATH-R70xa does not attempt to dazzle with luxury materials or visual flair. Instead, its design is understated and purposeful. This aligns perfectly with its intended use. These are headphones meant to disappear on the head and leave only the sound behind. The construction employs a combination of lightweight composite materials and a honeycomb aluminum grille, which is integral to the fully open-back design. This structure minimizes resonance and reflections, allowing the driver to operate with minimal acoustic interference. The result is a sound that feels unencumbered and natural, rather than artificially enhanced. One of the defining features of the ATH-R70xa is the new headband design. Replacing the older dual-wing suspension of the ATH-R70x, the newer ATH-R70xa uses... Continue reading Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference Headphones. |
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