Austrian Audio Hi-X15 On-ear

While the Austrian Audio Hi-X15 and Hi-X25BT can be considered as the company's foray into a less studio-focused market both headphones stay true to their roots. Both have an enjoyable and energetic tuning with a natural and accurate presentation.

Clear, open presentation ; Dig out plenty of detail ; Impressive sense of timing

Need plenty of running in ; Require partnering with suitable electronics

An exceptional pair of over-ear headphones that deliver premium sound quality in an affordable package.

Spacious, detailed, unfussy sound ; Convincing soundstage and dynamics ; Reassuring build quality at the price

Can sound quite lively when fresh ; Too many colours for our liking

When spending this sort of money on a pair of over-ear headphones, even the most optimistic among us knows there will be compromises. What’s remarkable about the Austrian Audio Hi-X15 is just how mild those compromises are, and how far from the actual...