Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30X
The 40mm drivers and open-back design deliver a wide, detailed soundstage with minimal distortion, making the ATH-R30X a strong entry-level reference headphone. Its 210-gram weight and velour earpads provide lasting comfort for extended mixing sessions, while the simple, tuning-light transducer design offers natural clarity. This headphone is best for emerging audio engineers and home studio users who need accurate monitoring without a high price tag.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | velour |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 25000 |
| Impedance | 36 |
| Sensitivity | 92 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Audio-Technica ATH-R30x Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Reference Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30X | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | QCY H3 H3 | JBL Tune 770NC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 36 | 314 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 60 | 70 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica R-Series ATH-R30X | 30.4 | 15.4 | 77.2 | 62.3 | 44 | 65.3 | 36.5 | 46.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 95.2 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 98.9 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| QCY H3 H3 Compare | 92.2 | 82.8 | 77.2 | 85.8 | 84.9 | 86.6 | 96.6 | 83.1 |
| JBL Tune 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 66.6 | 92.4 | 73.1 | 93 | 50.2 | 99.6 | 83.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 Compare | 92.2 | 66.6 | 92.4 | 43.6 | 68.5 | 12.8 | 92.4 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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