#1
Sony
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WH-1000XM6
364 opinions
300 positive5 neutral59 negative
Austrian Audio
Hi-X20
51.7/100
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The best audiophile headphones are now from Sennheiser 🇩🇪, Philips 🇳🇱, Meze 🇷🇴, and Focal 🇫🇷. Quality = European
Some of the AKG engineers started a new company, Austrian Audio. I got the Hi-X20 about a year and a half ago and have been very happy with them. They're comfortable, quite durable and the ear cups are easy to replace AFAIK. I think the higher-end models also make the headband padding easy to replac
...Dumlefudge in r/BuyFromEU
February 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Kawai CN201
I use Austrian Audio Hi-X18 (which are just a different color option of the Hi-X20) on a Yamaha CLP, I absolutely love them! I honestly prefer playing with headphones to playing without.
Strict_Geologist_385 in r/DigitalPiano
February 10, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Same too bro. I asked Thomannmusic specialist about that comparison and he told meDear Customer, thank you for the kind request. If your main use is FPS gaming and you really want to hear steps plus a great stereo image I would recommend either the Austrian Audio Hi-X20 or the Audio-Technica ATH-M50
...Lazarius991 in r/BEYERDYNAMIC
June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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