AUSTRIAN AUDIO Hi-X55 Over-Ear Headphones £250
At NAMM 2020 in January, we spied two new sets of headphones from Austrian Audio, both designed for professional studio use. The Hi-X50s are an on-ear design, while the pair we’re examining here is the circumaural (over-ear) Hi-X55s. They come with a good-quality 3m detachable cable featuring a 3.5mm plug and 6.3mm adapter, which is fantastic, as I’ve lost count of the number of headphones I’ve seen junked due to a faulty captive lead.
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Weighing in at 305g (without the cable), the headphones are lightweight yet durable, with many of its components, including the hinges, made from metal. They feature a foldable construction for easy storage and transportation, and feature soft slow-retention memory foam earpads, which ensure exceptional comfort during those lengthy monitoring sessions
