The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 ranks #121 out of 190 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Austrian Audio
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#121 Austrian Audio Hi-X15: $149.00 B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: Bass runs about 5.5 dB above target from 60 to 200 Hz and stays within 6 dB of target all the way to 20 Hz, so kick drums and bass lines hit with weight and real rumble. The midrange sits within half a dB of target, keeping vocals natural. At 25 ohms and 113 dB/V it plays loud from a phone, and the closed back keeps sound in. It is rated equal to the HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-Back at a similar price.
Cons: A 9.3 dB peak near 6 kHz and treble about 5 dB above target from 3 to 10 kHz can make sibilance and cymbals sound sharp and tiring at higher volume. Its 3.7 dB standard deviation from target shows a fairly uneven, V shaped response rather than a balanced one.
| Released | Aug 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.70 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 44mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 12Hz - 24kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 67 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 25 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB SPL/V |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+4.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.05 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (225 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.7 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 | -5.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 378 Hz | +5.8 dB | 1.59 |
| Peak | 90 Hz | -6.1 dB | 1.30 |
| Peak | 52 Hz | +7.8 dB | 1.18 |
| Peak | 1,701 Hz | +5.4 dB | 3.59 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,036 Hz | -6.7 dB | 2.76 |
| Peak | 2,825 Hz | -7.1 dB | 2.33 |
| Peak | 2,042 Hz | +3.5 dB | 1.81 |
| Peak | 953 Hz | -2.0 dB | 3.63 |
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