Short answer: the Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa. It ranks #34 of 216 over-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $379. The Logitech G Astro A50 X ranks #76, rated 4.0/5, at $359.89, $19.11 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The case for the Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa: A preference score of 86 comes from a well balanced midrange, with upper mids within 0.1 dB of target and low mids only 0.8 dB under. The catch: Sub-bass below 60 Hz is about 6.5 dB under target, so bass is clean but lacks rumble.
Buy the Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $19.11 you would save on the Logitech G Astro A50 X does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa | Logitech G Astro A50 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.00 | $359.89 |
| Ranked | #34 of 216 in Over-Ear Headphones | #76 of 216 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 86 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) | 81 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.11 dB standard deviation | 1.86 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.12 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.55 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 30 Hz (-6.1 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wireless |
| Back | Open | Semi-open |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 45mm dynamic | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 470 ohms | 35 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | - |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (199 g) | 0.8 lbs (363 g) |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Battery Life | - | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | No |
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The Two Headphones In Full
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa: $379.00 Amazon eBay
Older model: the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x (ranked lower, rated 4/5). See every Audio-Technica ATH-R70x generation.
Pros: A preference score of 86 comes from a well balanced midrange, with upper mids within 0.1 dB of target and low mids only 0.8 dB under. At 199 g it is a very light open-back design. The warm tilt and slightly relaxed top suit listeners who find bright headphones tiring.
Cons: Sub-bass below 60 Hz is about 6.5 dB under target, so bass is clean but lacks rumble. An 8.8 dB dip near 4.2 kHz and presence about 3.4 dB low pull some clarity out of vocals and instrument attack, making it sound recessed. The 470 ohm impedance means it needs a dedicated headphone amp, and the open back leaks sound. See headphone amps and DACs with enough power to drive it.
Full Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa review and specifications →
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.11 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 45mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 86 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 470 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 30 Hz (-6.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.12 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (199 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.4 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +7.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 90 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.50 |
| Peak | 4,752 Hz | +4.6 dB | 3.09 |
| Peak | 1,292 Hz | -1.7 dB | 1.42 |
| Peak | 365 Hz | +2.3 dB | 1.73 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,469 Hz | -1.8 dB | 5.37 |
| Peak | 5,813 Hz | +1.6 dB | 5.98 |
| Peak | 6,423 Hz | -1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 4,177 Hz | +1.1 dB | 6.00 |
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| Active Noise Cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| Back | Semi-open |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 1.86 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 81 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 35 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.55 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (363 g) |
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