Audio-Technica has introduced the ATH-ADX7000, a new flagship model in its open-air headphone line, developed and manufactured entirely in Japan. The company says the model reflects more than six decades of experience in transducer engineering and brings a new level of precision and natural sound to its premium range.
At the core of the headphones is a newly developed High-Concentricity X (Transfer) Dynamic Transducer. This driver is produced using a precision moulding process designed to achieve tighter control over the diaphragm shape. The approach improves the concentric alignment of the baffle plate, magnet, voice coil and diaphragm, with tolerances reduced to within ±0.02 mm, a significant improvement over traditional standards. According to Audio-Technica, this accuracy allows the diaphragm to move more freely and consistently, improving transient response, reducing distortion and delivering a cleaner, more dynamic sound.
The voice coil has also been updated. Impedance has been increased to 490 ohms without adding weight, which increases the mechanical force of the coil-magnet system. The result is faster transients, better low-frequency definition and an expanded dynamic range.
Focus on open-air fidelity
The ATH-ADX7000 follows Audio-Technica’s True Open-Air Audio philosophy, which centres on controlling airflow and relying solely on diaphragm movement to produce sound. The open-back design allows air to pass freely through the housing, reducing internal pressure and resonance. This leads to a more natural presentation across the full frequency range, including bass performance that the company says is usually associated with closed-back headphones.
The design supports long listening sessions with minimal fatigue. Detail is expressed through natural decay, depth and layering rather than boosted sharpness. Spatial imaging aims to be wide and accurate, with clear instrument separation and well-defined stereo placement.
The new driver is housed within a lightweight honeycomb aluminium structure supported by a magnesium frame. The honeycomb mesh is created through a two-step process in which the aluminium is first shaped before the hexagonal openings are punched. This achieves a higher open-area ratio for better airflow and a more spacious soundstage. Magnesium is used to absorb vibration from the more powerful voice coil, which further reduces colouration. The headphones weigh 275 g with velvet earpads or 270 g with Alcantara earpads.
Comfort and accessories
The ATH-ADX7000 includes two sets of earpads: high-density velvet and Alcantara. Each material offers different acoustic and comfort characteristics. Velvet pads help filter unwanted resonances while remaining breathable, and Alcantara pads provide a more durable option with a slightly different tonal character.
The headphones come with a nylon-wound balanced XLR cable and a nylon-wound unbalanced cable with a 6.3 mm gold-plated stereo plug. Both cables use Neutrik connectors with A2DC terminations. A compact hard case is also included for storage and transport.
Audio-Technica describes the ADX7000 as a transparent and natural-sounding model built for listeners who value clarity without fatigue and musicality without exaggeration. The company notes that because open-air designs rely heavily on driver quality alone, the new manufacturing approach significantly enhances what is possible in this category.
The ATH-ADX7000 will retail for S$4,799 and will be available from 4 December 2025 through Audio-Technica’s regional website, the Audio-Technica Listening TreeHouse at Funan Mall, Zepplin & Co., and Jaben.
