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Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Open-Back Reference-Grade Headphones

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  • For Mixing & Mastering
  • Over-Ear, Open-Back Design
  • Foldable for Easy Storage and Travel
  • Durable Metal Construction
  • Includes 1/4" Adapter & Carry Case
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Austrian Audio

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-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones
Professional Over-Ear Headphones

Hi-X65 Headphones Professional Over-Ear Headphones

Created with mixing and mastering in mind, the Hi-X65 Open-Back Headphones, with their superior high-precision and spacious sound, were built specifically to satisfy the need for close, precise listening at these critical stages of the audio production process.

High Excursion Technology

Hi-X High Excursion Technology

Hi-Xcursion (High Excursion) technology is the key to the astonishing sound of our Hi-X65 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

Reliable Sound & Sophisticated Design

Reach for Hi-X65 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.

Hi-X65

Hi-X6_2

Hi-X6_3

Hi-X65

All metal hinges and bow for maximum durability

Ensuring maximum durability and stability.

2x Detachable Cable

1x 3m + 1x 1.2m. For replaceability, compact portability and safety from damage.

Foldable construction

For maximum portability and easy storage.

Soft slow retention memory foam earpads

For maximum portability and easy storage.

Austrian Audio HI-X65 Specs

Earpiece Design Over-Ear (Circumaural), Open-Back
Earpiece Swivel Yes
Earpiece Connection Wired
Foldable Yes
Driver Type Dynamic
Driver Size 1.7" / 44 mm
Voice Coil Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire
Impedance 25 Ohms
Frequency Response 5 Hz to 28 kHz
Sensitivity 110 dB SPL/V
Maximum Power Handling 150 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.1%
Audio Connector to Source 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male
Adapter (Included) 1/4" TRS

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Customer Ratings
Comfort
5.0
4.2
4.5
4.6
4.3
Sound quality
4.7
4.8
4.5
4.4
4.3
Quality of material
4.6
4.3
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4.2
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For gaming
4.5
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connectivity tech
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
headphones form factor
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
connector type
3 5mm Jack
3-pin XLR plug, 6.35 mm stereo jack plug
3.5mm Jack, 6.35mm Jack
gold plated stereo jack plug 3.5 mm (0.12-inch)
plug in
3.5mm Jack
headphones jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
XLR
3.5mm/6.35mm
3.5 mm Jack
cable feature
Detachable
Detachable
Detachable
Detachable
Retractable
Detachable
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Aluminum, Metal
Neodymium, Copper, Metal, Foam
Plastic
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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
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Customers like the sound quality, detail, and durability of the headphones. For example, they mention that it sounds phenomenal, has lots of detailed extension, and is articulate. That said, they say the headphones are built like a tank and are top-tier. Customers are also impresseded with the quality, saying that they are one of the best headphones they have ever heard.

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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the build quality is impeccable, the sound is comfortable, and easy going. They appreciate the open soundstage and the natural Sonic.

"...To top it off, these headphones are super easy to drive, I get AMAZING sound from these from my iPad with just the Apple headphone adapter...." Read more

"What is there to say that hasn't been said? They sound fantastic, and they're built like a tank!" Read more

"...UPDATE: They sound even better. Nothing compares...." Read more

"...quality is impeccable the open soundstage in the natural Sonic characteristics are incredible I can't say enough good things about these headphones..." Read more

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Customers like the durability of the headphones. They mention that they are well-made, built like a tank, and are top-tier.

"...They sound fantastic, and they're built like a tank!" Read more

"These headphones sound phenomenal the build quality is impeccable the open soundstage in the natural Sonic characteristics are incredible I can't..." Read more

"These headphones are top-tier and should not be overlooked...." Read more

"...I absolutely love these headphones! They are so comfortable and well made and the sound is comfortable and easy going and warm, as well, but also..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the headphones' detail, mentioning that it has tremendous detail, with lots of detailed extension into the highs and lows. They also say the headphones are articulate and present it to them with amazing imaging, instrument separation, and comfort.

"...for headphones that dissect the music and present it to you with amazing imaging, instrument separation and detail, these are the ones to get...." Read more

"...I hear it all - tremendous detail and comfort that i often fall asleep in. Endgame. (until the next ones.)" Read more

"...The airy highs are rolled off a bit, they are still there, and articulate, and you can boost them with eq for a full clean sound, but the air is..." Read more

"Love the detail while watching videos." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They mention that they are amazing, one of the best headphones they have ever heard, and fantastic performing. Some say that the headphones are comfortable and worth every penny.

"...at least 12 years and I can honestly say that the Hi-X65 is one of the best headphones I have ever heard...." Read more

"...These are my first open-backs, and they are amazing. I've had for 2 months and they keep getting better...." Read more

"...headphones five stars for sound, review below; they are absolutely fantastic performing and comfortable headphones...." Read more

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Love the sound, but be careful the band breaks very easily
3 Stars
Love the sound, but be careful the band breaks very easily
UPDATE: I gave these headphones five stars for sound, review below; they are absolutely fantastic performing and comfortable headphones. Unfortunately, there is a fault with the plastic connectors where the headband slides in and out for sizing. These plastic pieces crack and break apart very easily, and it sounds like (on forums) this breakage has happened to many many Hi-X65 owners. Austrian Audio does honor their warranty and replace them, as they did with mine. But, the new set has the same thin plastic piece and I assume it will crack again sooner rather than later. It is at a stress point that gets pressured every time you wear them, so it is not possible to avoid breaking them by being careful. They both broke, on both sides, on mine. See picture. A few healthy dollops of JB Weld fixed the problem, and the headphones are thankfully the same grey color as JB Weld, which is great. But, still, not very elegant. When my new pair breaks again, I will just do the JB Weld repair and keep them. The warranty exchange process with Austrian Audio was bumpy and haphazard but eventually they exchanged it.Also, I'm very worried about what happens when I need new ear pads or a cable. Both of these items are proprietary and specific to only these headphones, and Austrian Audio does *not* list replacement ear pads, head band pads, or cables for sale anywhere. This is very strange, as these parts were clearly designed to be easily replaceable.———-My original five star review:I absolutely love these headphones! They are so comfortable and well made and the sound is comfortable and easy going and warm, as well, but also with lots of detailed extension into the highs and lows.To sum up my love for these headphones: they are extremely detailed, with a beefy warm boost in the low mids. Every other set of headphones I compare with these sound thin in comparison. The airy highs are rolled off a bit, they are still there, and articulate, and you can boost them with eq for a full clean sound, but the air is reduced in intensity by default it seems. This makes long listening sessions very very easy and comfortable. Bright mixes with shimmering fiddle overtones for example have everything there, just with a warmer balance overall. For mixing, if I need to use headphones, I will switch between these and my Austrian Audio Hi-X15s though because the Hi-X15 are not warm at all and much brighter, so they can reveal problems with harsh highs that sound totally fine on the Hi-X65. But, if your mix has too much low-mids, wow you will definitely know it right away on the Hi-X65s. That's usually the problem area in a mix where sound builds up, so I can see why they made sure the low mid frequencies were strong.They feel expensive and sturdy. The cups are large and they give me plenty of space for my ears and my fairly large head. There's a fair bit of clamp force, as others have mentioned; it has settled a bit over the past month but is still significant. I have an extra large head, both in height and width. These fit. After a few days I realized that I wasn't extending them far enough (after seeing myself in the mirror) and they still had plenty of clicks to spare. Getting them extended properly did improve the sound, I'm glad I noticed that!Oh and I like how very efficient and easy to drive these headphones are. These are no problem to power at very modest volume settings (about one third volume) on my phone, laptop, or portable CD player, with no need for a specialized headphone amp. That is key, for me, because if I'm going to listen using these headphones then I need to be able to use them any time without having to fuss with a bunch of separate hi-fi audio components. I just want to plug them into a regular headphone jack and use them. Check! My old Sony CD Walkman from 20 years ago needs the volume set to about 40% for normal listening levels. My laptop computer with its built in headphone jack is at about 20%. Easy peasy. Funny enough, though, the xCAN bluetooth headphone amp needs to be cranked up to 60% - go figure! It sounds great though on the xCAN. I wanted to assume that it would sound the same, but honestly I can't find levels where these sound exactly the same on my MacBook compared to the xCAN preamp; the balance and the detail really is different. So, I guess the sound you get from these can technically depend on the headphone amp, though they work great on any well-made consumer device.
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UPDATE: I gave these headphones five stars for sound, review below; they are absolutely fantastic performing and comfortable headphones. Unfortunately, there is a fault with the plastic connectors where the headband slides in and out for sizing. These plastic pieces crack and break apart very easily, and it sounds like (on forums) this breakage has happened to many many Hi-X65 owners. Austrian Audio does honor their warranty and replace them, as they did with mine. But, the new set has the same thin plastic piece and I assume it will crack again sooner rather than later. It is at a stress point that gets pressured every time you wear them, so it is not possible to avoid breaking them by being careful. They both broke, on both sides, on mine. See picture. A few healthy dollops of JB Weld fixed the problem, and the headphones are thankfully the same grey color as JB Weld, which is great. But, still, not very elegant. When my new pair breaks again, I will just do the JB Weld repair and keep them. The warranty exchange process with Austrian Audio was bumpy and haphazard but eventually they exchanged it.

Also, I'm very worried about what happens when I need new ear pads or a cable. Both of these items are proprietary and specific to only these headphones, and Austrian Audio does *not* list replacement ear pads, head band pads, or cables for sale anywhere. This is very strange, as these parts were clearly designed to be easily replaceable.

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My original five star review:

I absolutely love these headphones! They are so comfortable and well made and the sound is comfortable and easy going and warm, as well, but also with lots of detailed extension into the highs and lows.

To sum up my love for these headphones: they are extremely detailed, with a beefy warm boost in the low mids. Every other set of headphones I compare with these sound thin in comparison. The airy highs are rolled off a bit, they are still there, and articulate, and you can boost them with eq for a full clean sound, but the air is reduced in intensity by default it seems. This makes long listening sessions very very easy and comfortable. Bright mixes with shimmering fiddle overtones for example have everything there, just with a warmer balance overall. For mixing, if I need to use headphones, I will switch between these and my Austrian Audio Hi-X15s though because the Hi-X15 are not warm at all and much brighter, so they can reveal problems with harsh highs that sound totally fine on the Hi-X65. But, if your mix has too much low-mids, wow you will definitely know it right away on the Hi-X65s. That's usually the problem area in a mix where sound builds up, so I can see why they made sure the low mid frequencies were strong.

They feel expensive and sturdy. The cups are large and they give me plenty of space for my ears and my fairly large head. There's a fair bit of clamp force, as others have mentioned; it has settled a bit over the past month but is still significant. I have an extra large head, both in height and width. These fit. After a few days I realized that I wasn't extending them far enough (after seeing myself in the mirror) and they still had plenty of clicks to spare. Getting them extended properly did improve the sound, I'm glad I noticed that!

Oh and I like how very efficient and easy to drive these headphones are. These are no problem to power at very modest volume settings (about one third volume) on my phone, laptop, or portable CD player, with no need for a specialized headphone amp. That is key, for me, because if I'm going to listen using these headphones then I need to be able to use them any time without having to fuss with a bunch of separate hi-fi audio components. I just want to plug them into a regular headphone jack and use them. Check! My old Sony CD Walkman from 20 years ago needs the volume set to about 40% for normal listening levels. My laptop computer with its built in headphone jack is at about 20%. Easy peasy. Funny enough, though, the xCAN bluetooth headphone amp needs to be cranked up to 60% - go figure! It sounds great though on the xCAN. I wanted to assume that it would sound the same, but honestly I can't find levels where these sound exactly the same on my MacBook compared to the xCAN preamp; the balance and the detail really is different. So, I guess the sound you get from these can technically depend on the headphone amp, though they work great on any well-made consumer device.
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Outstanding sound. You can hear every nuance.
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I've had loads of headphones and these are the best I've heard. I'm no audiophile, but I love my music, and these certainly hit the spot.
Obviously, as they are open back, they leak sound, but use them in a quiet environment and your ears will be rewarded. I get goosebumps with some of my music. Well worth a listen!
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