Overview
The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed back, over ear headphone for critical listening. The over ear cushions seal well around the ear, which blocks outside noise and gives a detailed, honest picture of what you are recording or mixing.
It uses Austrian Audio's own 44 mm High Excursion driver with a ring magnet system, tuned for low distortion and an even response, which makes it ideal for picking up errors in a recording and for voice over work. It is made in Austria with no off the shelf parts, all metal hinges and headband bow, memory foam pads and a folding frame, and it is fully serviceable. It suits studios, broadcast and podcast rooms, church and school production desks, and engineers who want one pair of headphones that lasts.
Highlights
- 44 mm High Excursion driver designed and made in house
- Closed back, over ear design for good isolation
- Low distortion, under 0.1% THD at 1 kHz
- Wide 5 Hz to 28 kHz frequency range
- All metal hinges and headband bow, fully serviceable
- Memory foam ear and headband pads for long sessions
- Folding design with detachable 3 m cable and 6.3 mm adapter
Specifications
| Type | Closed back, over ear |
| Driver | 44 mm High Excursion, ring magnet system |
| Frequency range | 5 Hz to 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB SPL/V |
| THD | Less than 0.1% at 1 kHz |
| Cable | 3 m, detachable |
| Connector | 3.5 mm with 6.3 mm adapter |
| Dimensions | 200 x 170 x 85 mm |
| Weight | 305 g without cable |
| Includes | Headphones, cable, storage pouch |
Forefront Tip
The good isolation of the Hi-X55 makes it a solid choice for recording vocals or voice over in the same room as the microphone, as long as the level is kept moderate to avoid bleed. Because the cable and pads are replaceable, it is worth keeping a spare cable on hand for busy production desks.
