Austrian Audio HI-X20
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At a glance
- Brand
- Austrian Audio
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2025
The Austrian Audio HI-X20 is a closed-back, sub-$200 headphone aimed at the professional recording industry, featuring a 44mm high-excursion dynamic driver. It offers a bright, highly resolving sound with a lightweight, foldable design.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Austrian Audio HI-X20 is a budget-friendly, closed-back wired headphone designed for professional monitoring, featuring a 44mm high-excursion dynamic driver. It delivers a bright, detailed sound signature in a lightweight, foldable frame, making it a practical choice for studio work or on-the-go listening.
What works
- Bright, resolving sound with good detail
- Lightweight and foldable for portability
- Detachable 2.5mm balanced cable adds versatility
- Comfortable protein-leather pads with moderate clamp
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation, so isolation is limited
- Bright tuning may be fatiguing for some listeners
- Lacks wireless connectivity for convenience
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Specifications
| Driver | 44 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 44 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Sound signature | bright |
Audio
| Driver | 44 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 44 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Sound signature | bright |
Design
| Weight | 300 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Pad material | protein-leather |
| Clamp force | 300 g |
| Connector | 2.5 mm balanced |
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