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Austrian audio Hi-X65 – Cuffie da studio “open back”Specs:Made in Austria – Driver da 44mm “High Excursion” con magnete ad anello e voicecoil in alluminio rivestito in rame (Copper-Clad Aluminum coil) – Archetto e snodi in alluminio – Earpad e Bowpad sostituibili in memory foam – Padiglioni ventilati – Risposta in frequenza: 5 Hz – 28 kHz – Sensibilità: 110 dBspl/V – THD (@ 1kHz): < 0,1% – Impedenza: 25 Ω – Potenza in ingresso: 150 mW – 2 cavi (staccabili): 3 m + 1,2 m – Connettore: 3,5 mm (1/8″) – Adattatore (incluso): da 3,5 mm a 6,3 mm (da 1/8″ a 1/4″) – Dimensioni: 200 x 170 x 85 mm – Peso (senza cavo): 310 g – Astuccio incluso
Should you jump on US$352 for these, or hold out for a better-used price? This looks fair to slightly good, not a steal: the Hi-X65 sells new around US$429, and recent retail pricing in Europe has been roughly the equivalent of US$330–US$340, so a used ask at US$352 sits close enough to normal that I’d treat it as a reasonable buy only if condition is genuinely clean and the accessories are there.
The Hi-X65 is well liked because it’s a serious open-back monitoring headphone with a fast, controlled presentation, strong detail, and a solid low-impedance design that’s easy to drive. It’s also built for work, with metal hardware and detachable cables, so a tidy used unit can be a smart long-term pickup for mixing or critical listening. If the pads, headband, and cable set are intact, this is the kind of listing that rewards a buyer who values sound and durability over chasing the absolute lowest price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Austrian Audio is a Vienna-based pro-audio brand founded in 2017 by former AKG engineers and creators after AKG’s Vienna office closed, with the company explicitly framing itself as a continuation of that local heritage. Its identity is tied to Austrian engineering rather than long consumer-audio history, so it is a relatively young brand by hi-fi standards.
The company is best known for microphones and headphones, especially studio-oriented models such as the Hi-X series and its vocal/instrument microphones. It is not primarily a maker of amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, or cables; its catalogue is concentrated in professional and monitoring gear rather than full-system hi-fi components.
In the market, Austrian Audio sits as a serious pro-audio specialist with a reputation for high build quality, precise sound, and value above pure luxury positioning. It is best described as a niche, high-end-leaning brand for recording engineers, musicians, and discerning listeners, rather than a vintage-collector name or a broad consumer hi-fi company.
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