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Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR vs Austrian Audio Hi-X15

What ATH-EP1000IR does better (1) and where Hi-X15 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-EP1000IR
Audio Technica · 2021ATH-EP1000IR
1 advantage≈ $170
vs
Austrian Audio Hi-X15
Austrian Audio · 2021Hi-X15
3 advantages≈ $100

Why is ATH-EP1000IR better than Hi-X15?

  1. Weight246 g vs 255 g+4%

Why is Hi-X15 better than ATH-EP1000IR?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 12 Hz+67%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
  3. Driver size40 mm vs 44 mm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm44 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz12 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Impedance46 Ω25 Ω
Sensitivity97 dB113 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—No
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h—
Charging time4 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight246 g255 g
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