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Austrian Audio Hi X55 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£220
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Austrian Audio Hi X55 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.2

Good

4.8

Poor

7.0

Very good

0.2
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
0.0
Audio latency
25.0%
0.0
Low-latency game mode
20.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
0.0
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
0.0
Battery life
0.8
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
1.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
0.0
Battery life
18.0%
3.1
Weight
16.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
14.0%
0.0
Ambient sound mode
0.2
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
0.0
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
0.0
Multipoint support
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
14.0%
0.0
Companion app
2.0
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
3.1
Weight
24.0%
1.0
Water resistance
20.0%
4.0
IP rating
16.0%
0.0
Battery life
12.0%
1.0
Can be used as a headset

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#400 in Best Wired Headphones
#597 in Best Over Ear Headphones

Verdict

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a professional closed-back circumaural headphone featuring proprietary 44mm High Excursion (Hi-X) drivers, a broad 5Hz – 28kHz frequency range, and high sensitivity of 118dBspl/V at a low 25-ohm impedance. Known for its robust all-metal hinges and foldable construction, it excels in analytical studio monitoring with exceptional transient response, high-midrange clarity, and deep sub-bass extension down to 5Hz. Its main advantages include superior build quality, high passive isolation, and comfortable slow-retention memory foam padding that remains stable during long mixing sessions; however, some users find the sound signature slightly bright or clinical for casual listening, and the 305g weight may lead to minor pressure points over extended periods.

Technical Specifications of Austrian Audio Hi X55

Overall score

5.2

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

6.3

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

1.1

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A

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Connectivity

2.9

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

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Features

2.7

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

1.0

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

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Design

6.3

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Austrian Audio

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Austrian Audio Hi X55 vs the average headphone

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Hi-Res Audio certification
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.
Importance: LOW
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
13 Hz lower bass extension
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
4 mm larger driver size
Austrian Audio Hi X55 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: MEDIUM
Austrian Audio Hi X55 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.44 mm vs 40 mm
20 mm more spacious earcup height
Austrian Audio Hi X55 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (80 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.
Importance: MEDIUM
Austrian Audio Hi X55 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (80 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.80 mm vs 60 mm
8,000 Hz higher treble extension
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.28000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
0.2 % lower distortion
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
Foldable design
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.
Importance: LOW
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
1.8 m more useful cable length
Austrian Audio Hi X55 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.
Importance: LOW
Austrian Audio Hi X55 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.3 m vs 1.2 m
20 mm more spacious earcup height
Austrian Audio Hi X55 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (80 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
Foldable design
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
1.8 m more useful cable length
Austrian Audio Hi X55 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
Hi-Res Audio certification
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
13 Hz lower bass extension
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
4 mm larger driver size
Austrian Audio Hi X55 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
8,000 Hz higher treble extension
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
0.2 % lower distortion
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
18 dB higher max SPL
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (128 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.

Why is Austrian Audio Hi X55 worse than the average headphone?

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39.9% higher weight
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is heavier than the average headphone (305 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
1.8 higher clamp force
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (6.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
No neodymium magnet
Austrian Audio Hi X55 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
Not headset-ready
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
1 fewer microphones
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
No voice assistant support
Austrian Audio Hi X55 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
No voice assistant support
Austrian Audio Hi X55 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.
Importance: LOW
Austrian Audio Hi X55 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
39.9% higher weight
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is heavier than the average headphone (305 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is heavier than the average headphone (305 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.305 g vs 218 g
Not headset-ready
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.
Importance: MEDIUM
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
1.8 higher clamp force
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (6.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (6.1 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.6.1 vs 4.3
1 fewer microphones
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1
2.44x more expensive
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).
Austrian Audio Hi X55 is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).£220 vs £90
No neodymium magnet
Austrian Audio Hi X55 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.
Importance: LOW
Austrian Audio Hi X55 does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
15% lower user score
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.96 vs 8.000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Austrian Audio Hi X55 has a lower user score than the average headphone (6.96 vs 8.000).6.96 vs 8

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What customers like about Austrian Audio Hi X55?

Exceptional build quality with extensive use of metal components and all-metal hinges.
Very comfortable memory foam ear pads and headband padding suitable for long sessions.
Excellent passive noise isolation for a closed-back design.
High level of detail and transparency, making it a powerful tool for forensic audio analysis.
Impressive soundstage width and spatial imaging for closed-back headphones.
Easily replaceable parts, including the ear pads, headband cushion, and detachable cable.
Low impedance (25 ohms) makes them very easy to drive from mobile devices and laptops.
Includes high-quality 3m detachable cable and threaded 6.3mm adapter.

What customers dislike about Austrian Audio Hi X55?

Polarizing sound signature with a significant emphasis/glare in the upper midrange.
Can sound 'thin' or analytical, lacking the warm 'musical' quality preferred for casual listening.
Bass response is tight but may feel lacking in sub-bass quantity for some users.
Unforgiving of poor recordings; bad mixes can sound harsh or fatiguing.
High clamping force may cause discomfort for users with larger head sizes.
Included 3m cable is too long for convenient portable use, and the shorter 1.2m version is an extra cost.
Some users report the soundstage can feel incoherent or 'triangular' in front of the face.
Ear pads can generate heat over extended periods despite the comfortable foam.

Expert reviews

mixdownmag.com.au

09/10/2020

Reviewed: Austrian Audio Hi-X55 Professional Over-Ear Headphone

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a professional over-ear headphone designed by a team of former AKG employees, blending traditional Viennese engineering with modern innovation. These headphones sit on the cusp between reference and monitoring tools, featuring proprietary 42mm "High Excursion" drivers designed and manufactured in-house to optimize the relationship between the driver and...Read more

theheadphonelist.com

25/11/2020

HI-X55 review : Good sound on budget - The Headphone List

The Austrian Audio HI-X55 is a professional mid-range, closed-back, over-ear headphone retailing for €299 or $329, created by former AKG employees who developed a proprietary "High Excursion" driver specifically for this lineup. Architecturally, the design excels with an elegant, minimalist aesthetic and an excellent build that blends a flexible metal bow and yokes with robust...Read more

mixonline.com

13/01/2021

Austrian Audio Hi-X50Go to product viewer dialog for this item. and Hi-X55 Headphones - Mixonline

Austrian Audio’s Hi-X50 and Hi-X55 headphones are highly durable, professional studio tools that feature premium all-metal hinges, a smart vented headband design, and 44 mm high-excursion ring magnet drivers. In his hands-on session, reviewer Rob Tavaglione found that both closed-back models deliver an exceptionally fast, clinical, and precise transient response with highly detailed...Read more

audiomediainternational.com

26/03/2021

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 review - Audio Media International

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a pair of closed-back headphones priced at £249, built by a core team of former AKG personnel. The review praises the product's construction, noting that the robust blend of metal, plastic, and memory foam faux leather gives it a premium look and feel that outclasses its price point. Sonically, the headphones serve as a profoundly analytical tool with an...Read more

whathifi.com

29/03/2021

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 review | What Hi-Fi?

The What Hi-Fi? review awards the Austrian Audio Hi-X55Go over-ear headphones a perfect five-star rating across sound, comfort, and build quality. Created by a team of former AKG experts, these professional-grade, closed-back headphones feature a premium construction heavily utilizing metal in critical areas like the hinges and headband. They offer a highly analytical sound profile...Read more

musictech.com

06/04/2020

Review: Austrian Audio Hi-X55 - MusicTech

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 (£250) is a lightweight, durable set of circumaural (over-ear) headphones designed for professional studio use, featuring a foldable design, metal components, and comfortable memory foam earpads. Built by former AKG employees using in-house proprietary 44mm high-excursion drivers, they deliver an incredibly spacious soundstage with lightning-fast transient...Read more

soundonsound.com

15/04/2020

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 - Sound On Sound

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 over-ear, closed-back headphones deliver a high-quality, analytical sound signature manufactured entirely in Austria, drawing heavily on the engineering heritage of former AKG developers. Built for durability, the headphones feature a lightweight 305g design reinforced with steel frame components, along with narrow earcups that rotate 90 degrees to pack...Read more

gearspace.com

29/06/2020

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 - User review - Gearspace

The Gearspace review highlights the Austrian Audio Hi-X55Go as a durable, comfortable, and reliable studio headphone, praised for its balanced, non-fatiguing sound reproduction across the frequency spectrum and excellent value. Key advantages include quality construction, innovative drivers, and minimal cable noise, making them ideal for tracking, mixing, and editing. GearspaceWhile...Read more

austrian.audio

01/05/2020

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 review - Recording Magazine (PDF reprint) Would you like a summary of the pros and cons mentioned in these reviews to help with...

In his review for Recording Magazine, Alex Hawley evaluates the Austrian Audio Hi-X55Go, a $299 pair of closed-back, over-ear professional studio headphones manufactured entirely in Austria. Hawley highly praises the headphones for their exceptional comfort and premium build quality, highlighting that all critical structural components like the hinges and headband are constructed...Read more

head-fi.org

03/01/2021

Austrian Audio HI-X55 | Headphone Reviews and Discussion Would you like a comparison of how the Hi-X55 sound signature compares to other professional...

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55Go closed-back headphones are identified as specialized, high-resolution studio monitors offering premium, durable build quality with excellent passive isolation. They provide exceptional micro-detail, fast transient response, and accurate, spacious imaging for a closed design. However, the, tuning is aggressive, with boosted mid-treble and upper mids that...Read more

kopfhoerer.de

18/02/2020

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 review on kopfhoerer.de

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone that provides immense detail, excellent spatial separation, and depth, making it a powerful analytical tool for tracking and mixing uncompressed material like classical productions. Developed by former AKG employees, it features custom 44mm drivers, a lightweight ring magnet system, and a robust, minimalistic...Read more

futurezone.at

30/08/2020

Listening to Taylor Swift with a microscope: Hi-X55 headphones review

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a wired, over-ear headphone developed by former AKG employees in Vienna, specifically engineered for audio professionals, music nerds, and audiophiles. Designed to deliver an exceptionally neutral and balanced sound stage, it deliberately avoids artificial bass boosts to present tracks exactly how they were mixed. The review highlights the headphones'...Read more

headphonecheck.com

20/03/2020

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 Review

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone that offers high manufacturing quality, excellent structural longevity with metal stress-point parts, and high wearing comfort thanks to memory foam padding and soft leather ear cushions. It features custom-developed 44 mm dynamic drivers, a highly portable folding mechanism with a ratcheted headband, a detachable...Read more

miniklangwunder.de

14/03/2020

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 Review - Headphones Like No Other!

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed-back, over-ear studio headphone priced at €299 that delivers an exceptionally clear, detailed, and analytical sound profile reminiscent of more expensive models. Built by former AKG engineers, it features high-quality metal and plastic construction, a durable folding mechanism for high portability, and uniquely tapered memory foam ear pads that...Read more

on-mag.fr

22/04/2021

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 Pro Headphone Review: A rock-solid king of detail for certain creative souls

The review on ON-mag.fr describes the Austrian Audio Hi-X55Go as a highly capable, closed-back professional monitoring headphone priced at €300. Created by former AKG engineers, it is built predominantly for analytical studio listening rather than casual music enjoyment. The reviewer praises its exceptional, robust build quality—highlighting the heavy integration of aluminium and...Read more

fr.audiofanzine.com

15/12/2023

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 Headphones Review

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed-back, circumaural studio monitoring headphone built by former AKG employees in Vienna, designed specifically for professional mixing and analytical listening. The build quality is exceptionally robust, featuring heavy-duty metal hinges, an adjustable steel headband, and fully detachable memory foam ear pads and headband cushioning. Internally,...Read more

skippystudio.nl

06/09/2023

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 - Skippy Studio Review

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a closed-back, over-ear headphone tailored for studio monitoring and audio production. Its performance is driven by proprietary Hi-Xcursion (High Excursion) technology, which utilizes a 44 mm driver alongside a specialized ring magnet system. This specific configuration generates the strongest magnetic field in its class and optimizes internal airflow....Read more

interface.nl

11/03/2021

Austrian Audio Hi-X55 closed-back headphones - Analytical studio tiger

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55Go is an over-ear, closed-back studio headphone marketed with an estimated retail price of €299. According to the Interface.nl Review, this model functions as an analytical "studio tiger" specifically tailored for audio engineers who are frequently on the move. The reviewer highlights several prominent pros, noting that the chassis is largely constructed...Read more

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