ATH-R30x

Name: Audio-Technica ATH-R30x
Brand: Audio-Technica
Rating: 78 (3 reviews)

Released May 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Aug 4, 2026

Comfortable, easy-to-use wired headphones with premium build and great sound quality. The Audio-Technica ATH-R30x scores 78/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Mixdownmag, What Hi-Fi?, and Tapeop.

Critic Score

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based on 3 expert reviews

MixdownmagWhat Hi-Fi?Tapeop

Low confidence · only 3 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 74 (What Hi-Fi?) to 87 (Mixdownmag). Mixdownmag tends to score generously across our dataset.

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Pros

Comfortable fit(6)
Great sound quality(3)
Premium build quality(2)

Cons

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3 Publication Reviews

Independent publication03/2026

Independent publicationMar 18, 2026

AI summary of this review

The ATH-R30x is a lightweight, honest, and resilient set of reference headphones that delivers premium transparency without being precious.

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Established publication11/2025

Established publicationNov 7, 2025

AI summary of this review

With a sonic maturity and all-day comfort befitting their ‘studio’ brief, the ATH-R30x are decent entries into the wonderfully revealing world of open-back headphones.

Score estimated from the review text

Independent publication05/2025

Independent publicationMay 1, 2025

AI summary of this review

The ATH-R30x at $100 is also impressive, given its build-quality and sound.

Score estimated from the review text