Austrian Audio Hi-X55 - Professional Closed-Back Over-Ear Studio Headphones
The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 are premium closed-back, over-ear studio headphones designed for critical monitoring, mixing, tracking, and everyday professional use.
Built around Austrian Audio's proprietary Hi-X (High Excursion) 44 mm drivers, The Hi-X55 delivers exceptional clarity, tight low end, and honest midrange detail - ensuring mixes translate reliably across all listening environments.
With superior comfort, rugged Austrian construction, and replaceable components, the Hi-X55 have become a trusted reference tool in professional studios worldwide.
Key Features
- Closed-back over-ear design providing excellent isolation for tracking and focused listening.
- Hi-X 44 mm High Excursion drivers delivering precise, fast transient response and low distortion.
- Natural and neutral tuning ideal for mixing, editing, and mastering decisions.
- Tight and controlled low end paired with clean, open highs and accurate midrange.
- Comfort-focused design featuring memory-foam ear pads and soft headband padding.
- Robust all-metal hinges and headband engineered for long-term durability.
- Low impedance (25 Ω) for compatibility with interfaces, mobile devices, and headphone amps.
- Detachable cable with secure locking mechanism.
- Replaceable ear pads & cable for extended product lifetime.
- Designed and manufactured in Austria with premium craftsmanship.
Applications
- Studio Mixing & Editing: Neutral, analytical sound makes critical work easier and more accurate.
- Tracking: Great isolation and tight bass preserve clarity during recording sessions.
- Mastering: Detailed and balanced response suitable for fine correction work.
- Mobile Production: Low impedance allows use across any device without losing fidelity.
- Broadcast & Content Creation: Consistent, reliable sound for voice, podcasting, and streaming.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Closed-back, over-ear studio headphones |
|---|---|
| Driver Size | 44 mm High Excursion Drivers |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB SPL/V |
| THD | < 0.1% |
| Cable | Detachable 3 m straight cable (locking connector) |
| Connector | 3.5 mm plug with 6.3 mm screw-on adapter |
| Weight | 305 g (without cable) |
| Included Accessories | 3 m cable, 6.3 mm adapter, carrying pouch |
| Manufactured In | Austria |
Why Choose the Austrian Audio Hi-X55?
The Hi-X55 offers an uncompromising combination of accuracy, comfort, and durability.
Its High Excursion driver technology delivers fast, controlled, and detailed sound - perfect for engineers who rely on headphones for critical decisions.
With exceptional build quality and a neutral, trustworthy sound signature, the Hi-X55 stands out as one of the most reliable closed-back studio headphones available today.