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Jon Musgrave

“Quite neutral sounding and one of the more comfortable over-ear open-back designs we’ve tried”: Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa review

Audio Technica ATH-R70xa.

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For studio work, we typically recommend closed-back headphones as they provide decent isolation from other performers and prevent headphone bleed onto mics. Even so, if you can afford a dedicated pair of headphones for programming, mixing and mastering, then an open-back design will usually provide an easier listen and be more comfortable, which is an important consideration for long sessions.

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