Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Audio-Technica ATH-R30x is the latest and least expensive model of the new headphone lineup from the Japanese audio company. In this review I cover build quality, comfort, sound quality, and more. I also compare against the rest of the Audio-Technica lineup, and against other headphone legends such as the HD 599, HE400se, and SHP5000 from competing brands!
Purchase Links:
Amazon (generic affiliate) - geni.us/ewFRSkP
Audio-Technica Direct (US) - audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-r30x
Audio-Technica Direct (GB) - audio-technica.com/en-gb/ath-r30x
Audio-Technica Direct (JP) - audio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-R30x
Capra Audio!! - capraaudio.com/collections/all
Coupon Code for 10% off - gadgetry
Other models mentioned:
ATH-R50x - geni.us/4vf7G
ATH-R70xa - geni.us/BxoTo
ATH-AD700x - geni.us/jnMBIZ8
Hifiman HE400se - geni.us/f6I2
Sennheiser HD 599 - geni.us/dWb1Ayy
Philips SHP9500 - geni.us/IuBc6pw
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - What's Included
02:00 - Build and Design
03:27 - Capra Audio
04:49 - Comfort
06:22 - Impedance and Objective Audio
09:46 - Subjective Audio
12:42 - Compared to R50x, R70xa, AD700
15:39 - Compared to Sennheiser, Hifiman, Philips
20:08 - Gaming Performance
23:42 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
#headphones #hifi #audiotechnica
The Audio-Technica ATH-R30x is the latest and least expensive model of the new headphone lineup from the Japanese audio company. In this review I cover build quality, comfort, sound quality, and more. I also compare against the rest of the Audio-Technica lineup, and against other headphone legends such as the HD 599, HE400se, and SHP5000 from competing brands!
Purchase Links:
Amazon (generic affiliate) - geni.us/ewFRSkP
Audio-Technica Direct (US) - audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-r30x
Audio-Technica Direct (GB) - audio-technica.com/en-gb/ath-r30x
Audio-Technica Direct (JP) - audio-technica.co.jp/product/ATH-R30x
Capra Audio!! - capraaudio.com/collections/all
Coupon Code for 10% off - gadgetry
Other models mentioned:
ATH-R50x - geni.us/4vf7G
ATH-R70xa - geni.us/BxoTo
ATH-AD700x - geni.us/jnMBIZ8
Hifiman HE400se - geni.us/f6I2
Sennheiser HD 599 - geni.us/dWb1Ayy
Philips SHP9500 - geni.us/IuBc6pw
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Amazon Referral (costs you nothing but supports channel!) - amzn.to/4lEsKfA
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - What's Included
02:00 - Build and Design
03:27 - Capra Audio
04:49 - Comfort
06:22 - Impedance and Objective Audio
09:46 - Subjective Audio
12:42 - Compared to R50x, R70xa, AD700
15:39 - Compared to Sennheiser, Hifiman, Philips
20:08 - Gaming Performance
23:42 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
#headphones #hifi #audiotechnica
