AudioTechnica ATHR30x Professional Open Back Reference Headphones

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The Audio-Technica ATH-R30x professional open-back reference headphones bring a new level of precision and clarity to your listening experience. Designed for home studios and emerging audio professionals, these open-back headphones deliver a spacious, detailed soundstage that immerses you in every nuance of your audio. Featuring meticulously crafted 40 mm drivers, the ATH-R30x offers natural, distortion-free audio that remains true to the source. With its breathable design and velour earpads, these headphones ensure lasting comfort, even during extended sessions. Whether you're mixing tracks or enjoying high-resolution playback, the ATH-R30x provides a professional-grade solution with the signature quality of Audio-Technica.

The ATH-R30x headphones feature an open-back design that enhances audio transparency and realism by allowing sound to flow naturally from the drivers. This construction minimizes distortion and delivers a detailed soundstage, making it easier to identify subtle elements in your mix or playback. The open airflow ensures that each note feels clear and lifelike, providing an immersive audio experience that is ideal for critical listening. Audio-Technica's precise transducer design further refines the sound, offering a wide frequency response that captures everything from deep bass tones to sparkling highs with remarkable accuracy.

At the core of the ATH-R30x's performance are its 40 mm drivers, engineered to deliver a balanced and faithful sound signature. These drivers use advanced materials and design techniques to ensure consistent, distortion-free reproduction across the frequency spectrum. The result is clean bass, natural mids and crisp highs that provide the clarity needed for mixing, mastering, and detailed listening. Whether analyzing a complex arrangement or enjoying your favorite tracks, these headphones maintain an honest representation of the source material. Every note is rendered with precision, making the ATH-R30x an essential tool for audio professionals.

The ATH-R30x headphones are thoughtfully designed for long listening sessions, combining an adjustable headband with soft velour earpads for superior comfort. The lightweight frame evenly distributes weight, reducing fatigue during extended studio work or casual listening. The breathable open-back design prevents heat buildup, ensuring a comfortable fit throughout the day. With its user-focused design, these headphones keep you immersed in your work without distractions.

The Audio-Technica ATH-R30x professional reference headphones are perfect for audio creators looking to refine their craft. With their open-back design, precision-tuned drivers and comfort-first construction, these headphones deliver the clarity and detail needed for critical listening and mixing. Whether you're producing music, editing video or enjoying high-fidelity playback, the ATH-R30x offers professional-grade performance designed to meet the needs of today's creators.

Enhanced 40 mm drivers provide balanced lows mids and extended highs
Lightweight 7.4-oz. build ensures comfort for long listening sessions
Adjustable headband evenly distributes weight for a secure custom fit
Replaceable velour earpads offer soft cushioning and lasting durability
Cooling open-back earcups prevent heat buildup for stress-free use
Includes 1/4" adapter for compatibility with pro audio equipment

Type
Headphone type: Open-back, over-ear
Driver diameter: 40 mm
Design: Circumaural
Connectivity
Cable type: Fixed
Connector: 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo plug
Adapter included: 1/4" (6.3 mm) screw-on adapter
Construction
Ear pad material: Velour
Headband: Adjustable
Weight: 7.4 oz. (210 g) without cable

Shipping
Orders are generally shipped the following business day after payment is received. For example, if your order is placed AND paid for at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Musicians Friend will ship it on Monday. We are only shipping eBay orders via standard ground shipping at this time (3-7 business days for delivery once the item leaves our warehouse)

Payment
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Sales Tax
We are required to collect sales tax on all orders, except those shipped to the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon.

Store Policies
If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase of a new item, simply return it in its original condition within 45 days of purchase (see exceptions below) and we’ll give you a full refund. It’s that simple. Returned items must be in original, brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials. Items must also include all original packaging, manuals, warrantees and accessories or your return may be subject to a return handling charge.

Your refund will be promptly processed upon successful evaluation of your returned item from our trained category professionals in 2-3 business days. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. If you received Free Shipping on your order, the value of the uncharged shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.

Limitations and Exceptions
Returns of the following products must be made within 10 days of shipment - Stringed instruments priced at $1999.00 or more. The following products cannot be returned – Clearance items, Apple products, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, vintage instruments, strings, reeds, computers, tubes, earbuds, earplugs, recorders, tin whistles, flutophones, "world" wind instruments, harmonicas, raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluid, clothing/footwear, body jewelry, sheet music, cleaners, polishes and polishing cloths, software/soundware, books, CDs, DVD's, vinyl records, and videos.The following fees apply to Band & Orchestra returns - All returned woodwind and brass instruments incur a $10.00 sanitization fee. Returned bows are assessed a $4.00 restocking fee. Returned mouthpieces over $300 incur an $8.00 sanitization fee; the fee for mouthpieces under $300 is $4.00.

Should you decide to return your shipment, please follow the return steps printed on the back of your invoice and pack your return carefully to prevent damage in shipment. All returns must:

1. Include a Return Authorization Number; (Please contact us via eBay messages for an RA number)

2. Be in the original packaging complete with all collateral materials such as cases, straps, cables, care kits, certificates of authenticity, warranty cards, manuals, and any other materials that originally shipped with the instrument;

3. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.