Handcrafted in Japan
Naturally, Audio-Technica decked them out with 58mm custom-designed dynamic drivers — all handcrafted in its Japan facilities — that feature the brand’s proprietary High-Concentricity X Dynamic Transducer (HXDT) technology.
This is an innovative manufacturing process that uses precision molding to align all circular driver components (baffle plate, magnet, voice coil, and diaphragm) concentrically, resulting in “consistent diaphragm movement, improved transient response, and cleaner, more natural sound reproduction.”
The headphones have a high impedance of 490 ohms, so you’ll need a high-performing amplifier to power them properly.
The ATH-ADX7000 has a lightweight design — weighing roughly 9.5 ounces — and promises to be comfortable to wear for long listening sessions.