Your wallet is about to cry because Austrian Audio just dropped some expensive ear candy. The manufacturer revealed a fresh set of open-back cans called The Arranger, targeting home listeners who want fancy sound without buying the flagship Composer model. These headphones supposedly bridge the gap between their Hi-X lineup and the top-tier gear, offering high-end tech for a slightly less painful price tag of £899 starting next February.
Engineers built these over-ear units around a custom 44mm dynamic driver featuring a diamond-like carbon diaphragm. This setup uses a special ring magnet system to keep things rigid and controlled. They claim this tech delivers quick transient response and clear spatial imaging while keeping distortion super low. The bass apparently digs down to 5Hz without faking the low end artificially.
Comfort seems like a priority since they slapped on soft suede leatherette pads and used a light metal frame. The whole rig weighs 310 grams to stop your neck from hurting during marathon sessions. It folds up thanks to sturdy hinges, making storage simple. Manufacturing happens in Europe, and they designed the headband and pads to be easily swappable when they eventually wear out.
You plug these in using a four-pin symmetrical socket that works with the provided standard cable. Audio nerds can also grab optional balanced cables like the 4.4mm Pentaconn or 5-pin XLR if they feel the need. The specs list an impedance of 25 ohms and a frequency response stretching up to 30kHz.
Engineers built these over-ear units around a custom 44mm dynamic driver featuring a diamond-like carbon diaphragm. This setup uses a special ring magnet system to keep things rigid and controlled. They claim this tech delivers quick transient response and clear spatial imaging while keeping distortion super low. The bass apparently digs down to 5Hz without faking the low end artificially.
Comfort seems like a priority since they slapped on soft suede leatherette pads and used a light metal frame. The whole rig weighs 310 grams to stop your neck from hurting during marathon sessions. It folds up thanks to sturdy hinges, making storage simple. Manufacturing happens in Europe, and they designed the headband and pads to be easily swappable when they eventually wear out.
You plug these in using a four-pin symmetrical socket that works with the provided standard cable. Audio nerds can also grab optional balanced cables like the 4.4mm Pentaconn or 5-pin XLR if they feel the need. The specs list an impedance of 25 ohms and a frequency response stretching up to 30kHz.
