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Austrian Audio - Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones, Black

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Condition
New
Style
open-back
Model
HI-X65
Weight
310 g
Color
Black
Ear Placement
Over Ear
Impedance
25 ohm
Warranty
2-Year Warranty
Works with
Devices with 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm audio ports

Features 6

  • Proprietary High Excursion technology that delivers a linear frequency response and open, precise, high resolution sound that simplifies error detection and makes mixing/mastering a pleasure
  • Metal hinges and bow for maximum durability and stability
  • Best-in-class comfort with soft memory foam earpads and outstanding ventilation to keep you comfortable even during the longest sessions
  • Detachable cable that can be easily replaced (2 included)

Specs 42

Brand Austrian Audio
Color Black
Ear Placement Over Ear
Form Factor Over Ear
Impedance 25 ohm
Brand Name Austrian Audio
Model Number HI-X65
Model Name HI-X65

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Love the sound but they crack and fall apart and AA’s warrantee claims are a black hole
Review Image by Jeff Jeff
Update: these headphones crack and break quickly, and you can’t get them to honor their warrantee. I will leave my original review below to emphasize how much I love the sound of these headphones, and I still do. But, after five months of gentle use in my living room, the plastic parts where the headband clicks in and out cracked open. (Photo, see how they cracked open along the long edge - this happened on both sides). This is obviously a stress point, and these plastic parts are very thin and obviously not made to last. If you Google this problem and you will find a forum thread full of photos of many peoples Hi-X65 headphones cracked in this same place. These people said, back in 2022, Austrian Audio was repairing them under warranty. But now in 2023 I’m sorry to say their warrantee claims process has turned into a black hole. I submitted a claim a month ago to Austrian Audio to get this repaired, and I heard nothing. So, I contacted their marketing folks instead, and they put me in touch with someone who asked for my same info again and I sent it to them. Well, another two weeks went by and they’re ghosting me again. So, I gave up and repaired them myself with JB Weld. I glopped on the JB Weld really thick so it may be ugly but it definitely won’t break and I can wear them again. But, now I’m worried because the only way to get replacement parts like cables or earpads is through this same non-existent service department. There are NO retail sales out there of Austrian Audio ear pads or cables. They look like they’re supposed to be replaceable, but good luck, don’t hold your breath. And, the cable is designed to be proprietary in the way it twist-clicks into place, so the only cable that will fit properly is from them. I really wanted to love this company, but I’m worried they might not last that long. ———- My original five star review: After a month listening to these daily, I love them! They are so comfortable and well made and the sound is comfortable and easy going and warm, as well. To sum up my love for these headphones: they are extremely detailed, with a beefy warm boost in the low mids. Every other set of headphones I compare with these sound thin in comparison. The airy highs are rolled off a bit, they are still there, and articulate, and you can boost them with eq for a full clean sound, but the air is reduced in intensity by default it seems. Bright mixes with shimmering fiddle overtones for example have everything there, just a warmer balance overall. For mixing, if I need to use headphones, I will switch between these and my Austrian Audio Hi-X15s though because the Hi-X15 are not warm at all and much brighter, so they can reveal problems with harsh highs that sound totally fine on the Hi-X65. But, if your mix has too much low-mids, wow you will definitely know it right away on the Hi-X65s. That's usually the problem area in a mix where sound builds up, so I can see why they made sure the low mids were strong. They feel expensive and sturdy. The cups don't look large but they give me plenty of space for my ears and my fairly large head. There's a lot of clamp force, as others have mentioned; it has settled a bit over the past month but is still significant. I have an extra large head, both in height and width. These fit. After a few days I realized that I wasn't extending them far enough (after seeing myself in the mirror) and they still had plenty of clicks to spare. Getting them extended properly did improve the sound, I'm glad I noticed that! Oh and I like how VERY EFFICIENT these headphones are. These are no problem to power at very modest volume settings (about one third volume) on my phone, laptop, or portable CD player, with no need for a specialized headphone amp. That is key, for me, because if I'm going to listen using these headphones then I need to be able to use them any time without having to fuss with a bunch of separate hi-fi audio components. I just want to plug them into a regular headphone jack and use them. Check! My old Sony CD Walkman from 20 years ago needs the volume set to about 40% for normal listening levels. My laptop computer with its built in headphone jack is at about 20%. Easy peasy. Funny enough, though, the xCAN bluetooth headphone amp needs to be cranked up to 60% - go figure! It sounds great though on the xCAN. I wanted to assume that it would sound the same, but honestly I can't find levels where these sound exactly the same on my MacBook compared to the xCAN preamp; the balance and the detail really is different. So, I guess the sound you get from these can technically depend on the headphone amp, though they work great on any well-made consumer device. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023 by Jeff Jeff
These headphones are top-tier and should not be overlooked.
I don’t normally post reviews but I just had to post one for these criminally underrated headphones. I have been a headphone addict for at least 12 years and I can honestly say that the Hi-X65 is one of the best headphones I have ever heard. If you are looking for headphones that dissect the music and present it to you with amazing imaging, instrument separation and detail, these are the ones to get. The detail… it’s what so many other headphones strive to achieve but fall short compared to the X65. Also these somehow have some of the best instrument separation I’ve heard under $1000. To top it off, these headphones are super easy to drive, I get AMAZING sound from these from my iPad with just the Apple headphone adapter. If there is one downside, and it’s not really a downside, is that the X65s require good quality music. I use Amazon Music HD with these and it’s just fantastic. If you have lower quality audio, these headphones will let you know that it’s bad. If a song has been mixed with hot treble, these headphones will let you know. If there is someone in the back row of the orchestra with a squeaky chair, these will let you know. Now, if you feed these things high quality music, you will just sit there in awe. Whatever the Austrian Audio team did to make these headphones, I hope they keep doing it and I hope word gets out about these and more people get to experience what I have. Amazing cans. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022 by JJ
Great headphones worth every penny!
What is there to say that hasn't been said? They sound fantastic, and they're built like a tank!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023 by Matthew Dakus
Perhaps my endgame headphones. UPDATE 3 months later (or more)
Not an audiophile, but I love high-end headphones. These are my first open-backs, and they are amazing. I've had for 2 months and they keep getting better. Maybe the best I've ever had including more expensive cans. I had the Sundara for a month and these blow it away in my humble opinion. UPDATE: They sound even better. Nothing compares. I feel like when I hear a good source (I use qobuz or my own high-end files) it's just giving me all the song got. I hear it all - tremendous detail and comfort that i often fall asleep in. Endgame. (until the next ones.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023 by TruthTeller
Amazing headphones for that price! Better than most $400-1400 range headphones
Looking for the pro sound headphones without breaking your bank? This one is to go. Amazing volume sound, crispy as the spring air
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023 by Tagir Saydkhuzhin
Sonically amazing, build quality incredible, I Will buy these again
These headphones sound phenomenal the build quality is impeccable the open soundstage in the natural Sonic characteristics are incredible I can't say enough good things about these headphones and frankly I will buy these again very soon and I will buy them from the same people at Kellards because because of lack of communication on my part I made a snap in judgment which I resend and I think that Kellards is a very stand-up seller and I won't hesitate to buy from them again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022 by SEJ
My go to headphones while on the computer. Small and light
Love the detail while watching videos.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022 by Mark D. Kline
Pretty great sound quality
I originally thought they were a bit too expensive but after using the dt 1990 pros ($499) for a couple weeks I definitely prefer the hi-x65s any day! Fantastic for gaming as well!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022 by Nunya Business
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