Which audio interface is recommended for Audio-Technica ATH-R70x (470 ohms) headphones?

[Feird Wishes]

I have to clarify that I'm producing electronic music and rap at the moment so I only use software synthesizers and samples. I don't need to record acoustic instruments at the moment. What audio interface do you recommend in this case?

I need an audio interface that is capable of supporting the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x headphones which are 470 ohms and get the best possible sound out of it.

Thank you very much.

[Passing Bye]

[vitocorleone123]

That’s a lot of resistance. You’ll want a dedicated, quality headphone amp for those, separate from an audio interface. Or get something more reasonable, like 250ohm cans that a prosumer interface like a Clarett can drive just fine.

[Feird Wishes]

That’s a lot of resistance. You’ll want a dedicated, quality headphone amp for those, separate from an audio interface. Or get something more reasonable, like 250ohm cans that a prosumer interface like a Clarett can drive just fine.

Unfortunately I can't return the headphones because I ordered them in another country. However, I talked to Sweetwater and they recommended these audio interfaces for the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x:

- RME Babyface Pro FS 24-channel USB Audio Interface

- RME Fireface UCX II 40-channel USB Interface

What headphone amplifiers do you recommend for the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x?

[hoxclab]

Check a hifi forum better answers there than here. That’s what I’d do at least.

[audiojunkie]

I have to clarify that I'm producing electronic music and rap at the moment so I only use software synthesizers and samples. I don't need to record acoustic instruments at the moment. What audio interface do you recommend in this case?

I need an audio interface that is capable of supporting the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x headphones which are 470 ohms and get the best possible sound out of it.

Thank you very much.

You've got a Pro headphone set. I'd recommend buying a good headphone amp, which will allow you flexibility to use any audio interface you want, rather than searching for an audio interface that will match the impedance of your headphones. There are some good ones that are really inexpensive. Think of it as an "adapter" that allows your headphones to work with any audio interface. The key to choosing a good headphone amp, is to make sure it can properly handle your headphone's impedance. That's really all there is to it