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Audio Technica ATH-R70xa vs HifiMan Edition XV

What ATH-R70xa does better (2) and where Edition XV wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R70xa
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R70xa
2 advantages≈ $370
vs
HifiMan Edition XV
HifiMan · 2025Edition XV
1 advantage≈ $390
3.9Noise control & calls3.9

Why is ATH-R70xa better than Edition XV?

  1. Weight199 g vs 452 g2.3×
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 8 Hz+60%

Why is Edition XV better than ATH-R70xa?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 50,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Audio Technica ATH-R70xaAudio Technica ATH-R70xa≈ $370
HifiMan Edition XVHifiMan Edition XV≈ $390
Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-back—
Driver typeDynamicPlanar magnetic
Driver size45 mm—
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz8 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz50,000 Hz
Impedance470 Ω12 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB92 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Connectivity
WirelessNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight199 g452 g
ColoursBlackSilver

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