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Austrian Audio Hi X65 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Austrian Audio Hi X65 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 X65
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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 80% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of headphones
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 87%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 89%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 67%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Austrian Audio Hi X65

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.9

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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–² Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
Austrian Audio Hi X65 has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than that of 52.2% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

6.7
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
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
310 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 310 g, heavier than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
5.3
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.3, higher clamp force than 72.3% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
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Austrian Audio Hi X65 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 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
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 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.
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 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
  • 8,000 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 %
  • 15 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (125 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    125 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 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
  • 3.11x more expensive
    Austrian Audio Hi X65 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£280 vs £90).
    £280 vs £90
  • 3.11x more expensive
    Austrian Audio Hi X65 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£280 vs £90).
    £280 vs £90
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Austrian Audio Hi X65 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.68 vs 7.3).
    6.68 vs 7.27
  • 3.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    Austrian Audio Hi X65
    the average pair of headphones
    Austrian Audio Hi X65 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.71 vs 8).
    7.71 vs 8
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.5 dB looser channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a higher channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (1 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    1 dB vs 0.5 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

Video reviews

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

9.0
Future Shock Studios
≈ estimated
26/04/2023
Hands-on review · several weeks of mixing and mastering use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 is well built, comfortable and sonically capable, a strong pick for wired headphones at this level.
9.0
★ ZndBorn Mixed It ★
≈ estimated
26/02/2023
Hands-on review · comfort, studio sound and comparisons
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 is comfortable, wide and detailed, and a workhorse for studio work with good value for the money.
9.5
Creative Sauce
≈ estimated
26/10/2021
Hands-on review · several weeks of studio use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 is a complete package, worth its price, and it can replace several other studio headphones.
7.0
DMS
≈ estimated
20/10/2021
Hands-on review · sound, build and studio use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 is a decent headphone, a bit bright and thin, but good for studio monitoring at its price.
9.0
DankPods
≈ estimated
01/01/2024
Personal use review · studio work and music listening
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 is detailed and revealing, and worth buying for work and music.
9.0
PresentDayProduction
≈ estimated
15/12/2021
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and build after weeks of use
Verdict
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 is a great open-back pair, clear and comfortable, though a little bright on harsh material.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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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 X65

  • Exceptional build quality with robust metal hinges and a 'built like a tank' feel
  • High level of detail and transparency, making them excellent for critical mixing and mastering
  • Very easy to drive even with mobile devices due to low impedance (25 ohms)
  • Comfortable slow-retention memory foam pads that are easily replaceable
  • Wide, spacious soundstage for an open-back design
  • Includes both 1.2m and 3m detachable locking cables

What customers don't like about Austrian Audio Hi X65

  • Significant treble peak around 10kHz can sound overly bright or fatiguing for some users
  • Noticeable frequency dip in the upper mids (around 1.5kHz to 2.8kHz), which can affect vocal presence
  • Increased clamping force may cause discomfort for users with larger heads during long sessions
  • Limited sound isolation due to the open-back design, causing significant sound leakage
  • Bass can feel slightly lean or 'polite' for those preferring a more impactful low-end
  • Reported issues with headband cracking in some early production units

Verdict

The Austrian Audio Hi-X65 is a professional open-back headphone designed for critical mixing and mastering, featuring proprietary 44mm high-excursion drivers with a ring magnet system and copper-clad aluminum voice coils for ultra-low distortion (<0.1% THD). It offers a wide frequency response of 5 Hz to 28 kHz and a low 25-ohm impedance, making it easy to drive from mobile devices while maintaining a high sensitivity of 110 dB SPL/V. Main characteristics include a rugged, foldable all-metal hinge construction, exceptional transient response, and a spacious, natural soundstage with precise stereo imaging. Pros include its superb comfort provided by slow-retention memory foam pads, high-resolution detail for identifying subtle mix errors, and a 100% serviceable design; however, some users find the sound signature slightly too bright in the upper frequencies, and the firm clamping force may be tight for those with larger heads.

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