Audio-Technica, renowned for its high-quality audio products, has just unveiled its latest masterpiece: the ATH-ADX3000 open-back headphones. These headphones boast the same exceptional driver technology found in the flagship ATH-ADX5000 model, but with a significantly more accessible price tag. Starting October 24th, audiophiles can experience true high-end sound quality for just $999.
The ATH-ADX3000 are engineered to deliver an immersive audio experience, characterized by natural spaciousness and exceptional clarity. At the heart of these headphones lies a pair of massive 58mm tungsten-coated diaphragms, meticulously crafted with a pure iron magnetic circuit, voice coil, and aluminum housing. This innovative design results in a single integrated driver unit, optimized for pristine sound reproduction.
Audio-Technica’s engineers have meticulously designed and hand-assembled these drivers in their Machida, Japan factory. The lightweight and highly responsive diaphragms, combined with the powerful pure iron magnets, enable an extraordinary dynamic range and exceptional efficiency. This intricate interplay of components ensures that the ATH-ADX3000 deliver an unparalleled listening experience, characterized by articulate bass, a smooth midrange, and detailed, extended high frequencies.
The company’s proprietary Core Mount Technology further enhances the headphones’ performance by strategically positioning the driver’s voice coil at the center of its housing. This meticulous placement creates a perfectly balanced acoustic space, both in front and behind the driver. As Hiromichi Ozawa, Audio-Technica’s lead engineer, explains, “Our engineers worked hard to achieve a frequency response that is not easy to obtain by using only natural air flow. Our expertise in driver technology influenced our approach to open-back headphones, and enabled us to ensure that the driver diaphragm moves with the purest motion possible.”
The result of this meticulous engineering is an impressive frequency response spanning from 5Hz to 45kHz, exceeding even the rigorous standards of the Japan Audio Society’s hi-res audio certification. With a 50-ohm impedance, the ADX3000 are designed to be easily driven, even without a dedicated headphone amplifier.
Adding to the headphones’ appeal is their lightweight construction. Crafted from a magnesium alloy, the ATH-ADX3000 weigh only 9.8 ounces, making them comfortable to wear for extended listening sessions. They come equipped with a detachable, 9.8-foot cable featuring A-T’s proprietary A2DC connectors at the headphone end and a 1/4-inch gold-plated stereo plug for connection to audio sources. For ultimate protection and portability, the headphones and cable are housed in an elegant aluminum storage and travel case, ensuring your investment stays safe.
With their exceptional sound quality, innovative design, and comfortable fit, the ATH-ADX3000 are poised to become a must-have for audiophiles seeking a premium listening experience without breaking the bank. Audio-Technica has successfully brought flagship technology to a more accessible price point, making the ATH-ADX3000 a compelling choice for those who demand the best in sound.