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Austrian audio Hi-X15 – Cuffie da Studio “closed back”Specs: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 – Risposta in frequenza: 12 Hz – 24 kHz – Sensibilità: 113 dBspl/V – THD (@ 1kHz): < 0,1% – Impedenza: 25 Ω – Potenza in ingresso: 150 mW – Cavo (staccabile)da 1,4 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): 255 g – Astuccio incluso
US$110 is a bit ambitious versus your recent comps: it sits above the US$105 75th percentile and roughly US$9 over the median US$101, so I’d treat it as a mild premium rather than a bargain. It’s not wildly off, but it’s high enough that I’d want something extra in the package or condition to justify it.
What makes this worth considering is the Hi-X15’s reputation for a clean, punchy, easy-to-drive sound and solid everyday comfort, which suits a lot of listening setups without needing much amp power. If the listing is complete and genuinely lightly used, the upside is mainly convenience and a known-good headphone at a still-reasonable used price; I’d just want to confirm pad wear, cable, and overall hygiene since at US$110 there’s less room for unknowns.
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.
See all Austrian Audio listings on RADAR.
