Audio-Technica proudly introduces the ATH-ADX7000 True Open-Air headphones, the new flagship of the acclaimed ADX line. The brand’s Open-Air Audio approach precisely controls airflow and relies solely on diaphragm movement to reproduce audio. The headphones are available now and can be purchased on the Audio-Technica website or from selected dealers. Designed and constructed in Japan, the ATH-ADX7000 combines over 60 years of transducer expertise with Audio-Technica’s proprietary High-Concentricity X (Transfer) Dynamic Transducer (HXDT) technology. This innovative driver manufacturing process ensures exceptional precision from design through final integration, setting a new standard in pure and natural sound reproduction.
The ADX7000’s open design allows air to move freely through the housing, reducing internal pressure and resonance for a clear, natural, fatigue-free listening experience – even during extended sessions.
Custom drivers engineered for open-air performance reproduce the full frequency range. It boasts a deep bass usually reserved for closed-back models. Delivering authentic, spacious sound that draws listeners closer to the source without added colouration.
High-Concentricity X (Transfer) Dynamic Transducer (HXDT) Technology At the heart of the ATH-ADX7000 is Audio-Technica’s groundbreaking HXDT technology. It uses a highly controlled moulding and alignment method to ensure every diaphragm, baffle plate, magnet, and voice coil is perfectly concentric. With tolerances tightened to ±0.02 mm, this method yields nearly ten times more precise results than conventional designs.
This ultra-precise alignment enables the diaphragm to move freely and consistently, producing faster transients, improved microdetail, and cleaner, more natural sound. By optimising energy transfer from the magnet through the voice coil to the diaphragm, HXDT delivers highly accurate, dynamic, and detailed sonic performance.
The driver’s improved voice coil, with an increased 490-ohm impedance, enhances mechanical force without adding weight. The result is more definition in the lower frequencies, an expanded dynamic range, and exceptional clarity across the full spectrum. Every component’s precise alignment is central to the ADX7000’s sonic identity, unlocking the full potential of true open-air headphones.
Key Features:
• High-Concentricity X (Transfer) Dynamic Transducer (HXDT): Newly developed manufacturing process for ultra-precise sound reproduction. • True Open-Air Audio: Precisely controls airflow and relies solely on diaphragm movement to reproduce audio.
• Core Mount Technology: Perfectly balances the acoustic
impedance of the front and back cavities for a truly symmetrical diaphragm motion at any frequency.
• Featherlight Design: Weighing just 275g, thanks to its honeycomb aluminium housings.
• Magnesium Die-Cast Frame: Offers both strength and vibration absorption, minimising colouration and maximising sonic purity.
• Two Earpad Options: The standard high-density velvet earpad offers acoustic filtering characteristics, whilst the Alcantara earpads offer a more durable, luxurious alternative.
• Made in Japan: From conception to construction, every element of the ATH-ADX7000 has been carefully crafted in Japan to produce the ultimate open-air listening experience.
• Accessories: Including a nylon-wound, balanced XLR cable and a nylon-wound unbalanced cable with 6.3 mm (1/4″) gold-plated stereo plug. Both feature Neutrik connectors and gold-tipped A2DC connectors. A compact storage case is also included for easy transportation.
Availability The ATH-ADX7000 is now available and retails for $4,999. Find out more at https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/ath-adx7000