Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Over-ear

Great build quality and comfort ; Insightful presentation ; Can be easily driven ; Replaceable ear and bow pads

Not the widest soundstage ; Open-backed design can leak sound

A pair of wired open-backed headphones with a smooth, detailed and natural reproduction of audio. For those looking for a pair for mixing or more critical listening, these headphones from Austrian Audio are certainly worth a shout.

Insightful and clear presentation ; Composed and controlled delivery ; Well-made, sturdy, comfortable desgin

No great isolation from environmental noise ; Sound lacks the exuberance of some rivals

Austrian Audio’s range-topping Hi-X65 are strong performers for the money, delivering a fine combination of insight, sturdy build and comfort

I can confidently say that it can also create an enjoyable listening experience because of its slightly richer presentation while managing to remain reliably neutral and highly detailed.