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Austrian Audio Hi X60 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Austrian Audio Hi X60 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Austrian Audio Hi X60
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

52%

7.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 52%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 84%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Austrian Audio Hi X60

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

52%

7.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
Austrian Audio Hi X60 has a popularity score of 4.9 points, which is lower than that of 59.5% of products in this category.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
44 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 44 mm, larger driver size than 83% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Austrian Audio
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
320 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 320 g, heavier than 84.9% of headphones and equal to 1.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5, higher clamp force than 68.4% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Austrian Audio Hi X60 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    75 mm vs 60 mm
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    75 mm vs 60 mm
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    44 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    110 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Austrian Audio Hi X60 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 13.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Score distribution
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    Austrian Audio Hi X60
    the average pair of headphones
    Austrian Audio Hi X60 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.06 vs 8).
    7.06 vs 8
  • 0.7 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5 vs 4.3
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Austrian Audio Hi X60 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 13.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Austrian Audio Hi X60
    the average pair of headphones
    Austrian Audio Hi X60 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.06 vs 8).
    7.06 vs 8
  • 3.1% worse value for money
    Austrian Audio Hi X60 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.05 vs 7.3).
    7.05 vs 7.27
  • 46.8% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (320 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    320 g vs 218 g
  • 0.7 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5 vs 4.3
  • 14 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (96 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    96 dB vs 110 dB
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Audiophile Heaven
≈ estimated
19/08/2023
Hands-on review · mixing, listening and gym use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is a very high-quality closed-back pair and a strong recommendation for mixing and mastering.
6.0
Super* Review
✓ explicit
20/04/2023
Long-term review · comparison with rival closed-back headphones
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is a decent closed-back monitor with good isolation and neutral sound, but it is not technically engaging for the price.
9.0
massivebeatzz
≈ estimated
12/04/2023
Unboxing and detailed review · studio, podcast and live use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is a strong closed-back studio headphone and a good investment for vocalists and performers.
9.5
the Honest Audiophile
≈ estimated
13/12/2022
Hands-on review · studio mixing use and comparison with a cheaper rival
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is a detailed, accurate closed-back headphone and a strong pick for mixing and monitoring.
9.0
Nico Knows Tech
≈ estimated
04/10/2022
Hands-on review · studio mixing and sibling comparison
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X60 has excellent detail and clarity for mixing, though it sounds slightly bright with less bass than some want.
8.0
No Theme Reviews
≈ estimated
19/05/2022
Detailed review · sound tests and comparison with other headphones
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is good if you want its analytical sound, but it is not worth upgrading from the Hi-X55 or Hi-X65.
9.0
Archie Beatz
≈ estimated
29/04/2022
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and studio use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is versatile, well-built studio headphones the creator recommends to singers, producers and composers.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Austrian Audio Hi X60

  • Exceptional build quality with robust metal hinges and structural components
  • Outstanding comfort for long sessions due to deep memory foam ear pads and a pressure-relieving headband design
  • High passive noise isolation (approx. 20-25 dB), making them effective for studio tracking and loud environments
  • Excellent detail retrieval and transient response, often described as 'laser-like' for error detection
  • Very easy to drive even from mobile devices or low-powered audio interfaces due to 25-ohm low impedance
  • Deep and well-controlled sub-bass extension that takes EQ adjustments very well
  • Highly portable foldable design with a unique flat-folding mechanism

What customers don't like about Austrian Audio Hi X60

  • Treble can be harsh or fatiguing due to significant peaks between 4kHz and 10kHz, which may require EQ for enjoyable music listening
  • Highly dependent on a perfect seal; wearing glasses or having a poor fit can significantly roll off the bass response
  • Recessed midrange or specific dips (e.g., around 2kHz) can make certain vocals and instruments sound thin or hollow
  • Soundstage and imaging are often described as intimate or 'nothing special' for the price point
  • High clamping force initially can cause discomfort or headaches for users with larger heads
  • Some users reported durability concerns specifically regarding plastic housing pieces near the hinges cracking over time
  • Uses a proprietary 2.5mm locking cable connector, making third-party cable replacements difficult to find

Verdict

The Austrian Audio Hi-X60 is a professional closed-back headphone featuring 44mm high-excursion dynamic drivers, an impedance of 25 ohms, and a wide frequency range of 5 Hz to 28 kHz. Main characteristics include a rugged all-metal construction with slow-retention memory foam ear pads, high sensitivity of 110 dBspl/V, and ultra-low distortion (THD <0.1% at 1kHz). Key pros include its exceptional detail retrieval and unusually expansive soundstage for a closed-back design, along with a foldable, highly durable build suitable for studio monitoring and front-of-house mixing. However, potential cons include a bright treble response that may feel fatiguing to some users, a high clamping force, and a recessed midrange that can lack 'weight' for certain vocal styles.

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