Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000
L2 · Documented recordBuy only after confirming open-back leakage, fit, amplifier match and tonal preference; do not treat price or driver construction as a universal recommendation.Premium open-back dynamic headphone with a 58 mm driver and detachable A2DC cable.
- System role
- Over-ear headphoneConfirm the complete connection path
- Documented official version
- Not applicableNo dated release recorded
- Independent test scope
- No dated SPL test recordedPublished scope and limitations remain separate
- Source checked
- 2026-09-24A source-check date is not a new device test
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Where it fits
The verified Over-ear headphone role and only the interfaces listed in this record.
Limits: A wireless, portable-isolating or universally preferred reference headphone.
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SoundPath Lab · Verified product profile
Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000
Premium open-back dynamic headphone with a 58 mm driver and detachable A2DC cable.
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Category-specific specifications
| Brand | Audio-Technica |
|---|---|
| Model | ATH-ADX3000 |
| Product category | Over-ear headphone |
| Acoustic design | Open-back dynamic |
| Driver | 58 mm |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz–45 kHz |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Weight | 257 g |
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System fit
Best for / not ideal for
Best for
- Critical open-back listening
- Dedicated quiet rooms
- High-quality desktop amplification
Not ideal for
- Portable isolation
- Shared spaces
- Budget systems
SoundPath verdict
What matters beyond the spec sheet
Strengths
- Clear model-specific use case
- Published manufacturer specifications
Weaknesses
- No network or app platform
Biggest limitation
Open construction provides no meaningful isolation and leaks sound.
Best alternative
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa for a lighter lower-cost open reference model.
Best-value use case
Critical open-back listening
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Comparisons
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Problems & risks
Firmware
Latest known software status
- Latest known version
- See official support page / tracker
- Updated
- Not separately verified
- Last checked
- 2026-08-23
- Notes
- No separate current version was verified. Check the exact model and hardware revision on the official support page before updating.
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