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68/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Pricey for what it is
$1,100
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- open
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2024
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.8
Value5.8
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 is a high-end open-back headphone designed for critical listening and studio monitoring, featuring a large 58 mm dynamic driver that delivers a wide frequency range from 5 Hz to 45 kHz. With a lightweight 257 g build and a balanced connection option, it prioritizes audio accuracy and detail over convenience features, lacking wireless connectivity and noise cancellation. Its high 50-ohm impedance and 98 dB sensitivity make it suitable for use with dedicated amplifiers or high-quality audio gear.
What works
- Excellent audio accuracy and well-controlled tuning
- Wide frequency response for detailed sound reproduction
- Lightweight design at 257 g for comfortable long sessions
- Balanced connection supported for premium setups
What doesn't
- No wireless or active noise cancellation features
- Requires a 6.35 mm cable, limiting portable use
- No USB-C connectivity or built-in controls beyond buttons
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Specifications
| Driver | 58 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 58 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 45 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 58 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 58 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 45 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Multipoint pairing | No |
|---|
Battery
| Wireless charging | No |
|---|
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Controls | buttons |
Design
| Weight | 257 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 6.35 mm |
| Balanced connection | Yes |
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The consensus
Mixedacross 5 videosReviewers agree the Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 is an exceptionally lightweight, comfortable, and well-built open-back headphone with a bright, detailed treble that excels in clarity and imaging, especially for orchestral music and female vocals.
Reviewers liked
- Extremely lightweight and comfortable
- Detailed, clear treble with good imaging and separation
- Natural tuning and good value at $1,000
Reviewers flagged
- Bright treble with a 4 kHz peak or sibilance that may require EQ or a warm amp
- Underwhelming bass and lower-mid detail
- Poor stock cable and proprietary connector
- High clamp force may bother sensitive users
24:07Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 Review - Bright and Hyperfocused
The reviewer finds the Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 to be an exceptionally lightweight, well-built, and comfortable open-back headphone with a premium aesthetic. However, its sound signature is notably bright, with a strong peak around 4 kHz that colors vocals and cymbals, which may require EQ for some listeners. Overall, it's a high-quality but polarizing headphone that excels in build and comfort but demands a tolerance for its energetic treble.
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31:29Audio Technica ATH-ADX3000 Headphone Review - Just Launched! The $1k King?
The reviewer finds the ADX3000 to be a solid open-back headphone that performs slightly below its pricier sibling, the ADX5000, in technicalities but offers a more natural and enjoyable tuning. It is easy to drive, comfortable, and represents a good value at $1,000, though build quality and stock cable are less premium.
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9:38Audio Technica ATH ADX3000 Review-Excellent Headphone for 2025
The reviewer finds the Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 to be an excellent, comfortable, and highly detailed open-back headphone, especially in the upper mids and treble, making it great for orchestral music and female vocals. However, it has a bright signature, underwhelming bass and lower-mid detail, and requires a warm amplifier to balance its sound. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer considers it worth considering at its price point.
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15:22First Look 51 Audio Technica ATH ADX3000: Good and Bright but with a Quirk
The reviewer finds the Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 to be a well-balanced, bright, and detailed open-back headphone that performs impressively, especially for its price. It has punchy bass, clear treble, and a focused midrange, though the reviewer notes a slight excess of sibilance that may bother sensitive listeners. Compared to the much more expensive Focal Utopia, it delivers close to 90% of the performance with a different, brighter tuning, making it a strong value.
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6:03Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 Headphone Review
The reviewer finds the ATH-ADX3000 to be a well-built, comfortable open-back headphone with a neutral-bright sound signature. They praise its clean mids, good separation, and overall value at the $999 price point, noting it competes well with more expensive models like the LCD-X, though the treble can be slightly spicy for sensitive listeners.
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