Austrian Audio Hi-X65

The Austrian Audio Hi-X65 headphones have just become one of my favourite headphones for studio use and also leisure listening.

The build quality is very good and solid. I would not expect more or less for the price. Since I have a pretty big head size, I find the headband has a pretty strong clamp force but not so much that it becomes uncomfortable. The clamp force is similar to HD600/650. I do feel the pressure from the headband after a long listening session.

The headphones sound pretty neutral and balanced to my ears. I used own a pair of DT1990 pro which I find the upper treble can be a little too forward sometimes. I do not find the forwardness issue in Hi-X65. Bass is accurate but don't expect the quantity you'd usually find in audiophile headphones. Soundstage is decent in width and has good depth. There is very good imaging accuracy.

I highly recommend this pair of headphones. They do not require a lot of power to drive them. I can even listen off my phone with them, unlike some of other studio headphones in the price range e.g. HD600, DT1990. These are exceptional value headphones for both studio use and general listening use.

Great builds and fits my big head very well. Folds in half the size so it was really easy to travel with. A great addition to my rack for good reasons!
I purchased the x65 along with a pair of R70X from Audio Technica. I fell immediately in love with R70X and wondered how exactly did the x65 get so many high ratings. 1 day later when I came back to it, with the x65 warming up all night and refreshed myself with a good night's sleep, I was speechless. I was able to make out the layering in the music so effortlessly. Even though the x65 lacks a bit in terms of a warm atmosphere, it definitely has one of the best imaging and most nuanced differentiation between instruments.
The R70X was a lightweight, extremely comfortable, and great-sounding headphone that I now enjoy for multimedia use like videos and gaming. But the x65 really fits my need for a portable, comfortable and reliable headphone. I would recommend this to anyone with a good experience in hifi headphones or generally anyone in the music production industry. Incredible value and quality of a headphone for the price you get on Thomann!