Audio-Technica ATH-R70x

Open-back dynamic over-ear wired headphone from Audio-Technica's professional line, using a 45mm driver and a detachable 3.0m cable. It is a high-impedance design intended for connection to professional equipment and weighs about 210g without the cable.
| Frequency response | 5 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Impedance | 470 Ω |
| Driver | 45 mm |
| Weight | 210 g |
As stated by the manufacturer — not community data.
Wants a headphone amp
A phone or a dongle will play it, but quietly and without headroom. Budget for a desktop amp or a powerful DAC/amp.
| Needs, for 110 dB peaks | 2.7 V · 16 mW |
| Phone or laptop (≈0.70 V, 20 mW) | Runs short |
| Dongle DAC/amp (≈2.0 V, 120 mW) | Runs short |
Worked out from the stated 98 dB/mW and 470 Ω — not a listening test. DAC/amps on the shelf →
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