Audio-Technica ATH-R70X 470 Ohm Open-Back Reference Headphones

Nominal impedance

Acoustic design

Driver system

Published frequency response

Listen beyond the earcups

Open honeycomb housings allow air and sound to pass through for a spacious presentation. Use them in a quiet room where sound leakage will not disturb others.

Designed for reference work

High-efficiency magnets and a pure-alloy magnetic circuit support accurate monitoring. Carbon composite resin reinforces the structure while keeping it lightweight. Use familiar recordings and a consistent listening level when assessing sound with your usual audio equipment.

Stay comfortable through a session

Breathable fabric earpads and the 3D Wing support system spread contact across the head. The support adjusts naturally as you put the headphones on. Set the earcups into a comfortable position before bringing the volume to your usual listening level.

A practical detachable cable

The dual-sided locking cable maintains the correct left and right signals regardless of which connector goes into each earcup. A protective pouch is included. Route the cable with enough slack for normal head movement and your usual listening position.

The Driver System in This Model

The listed driver arrangement is 45 mm dynamic. The manufacturer’s stated frequency response is 5 Hz - 40,000 Hz. Listen with familiar speech, instruments and transient-rich recordings while keeping the playback source and listening level consistent. Driver size describes the construction; the full listening result also depends on fit and your audio chain.

Which headphone configuration is this?

Audio-Technica ATH-R70X 470 Ohm Open-Back Reference Headphones. 470 ohms is the listed impedance; choose the exact model rather than transferring specifications from another version.

Is the acoustic design suitable for my room?

Open-back headphones allow sound into and out of the earcups. A quiet environment helps, and nearby microphones or people may hear the playback.

Do I need a headphone amplifier?

470 ohms is the impedance, but sensitivity, source capability and your desired level also matter. Use a suitable headphone output; higher-impedance models can need more voltage than a phone or controller provides.

What cable or plug is specified?

3 m detachable dual-sided locking cable. 3.5 mm stereo. Use the connection and any adapter specified for this exact model.

Does it include a voice microphone?

These are dedicated listening headphones. Add a separate microphone and the appropriate recording input if your setup needs voice chat or recording.

How should I interpret the recommended audio equipment?

The recommendations offer alternative audio chains. A standalone amplifier needs a suitable analogue source; a standalone DAC needs an amplifier. Keep the normal stereo cable with the matching headphone output.