Audio-Technica ATH-R70x / Apos Refine Info, Wiring, Replacement & Custom Cables
TL;DR Any of our cables from this product collection (HC-6-Duals) are fully compatible with the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x (Apos' Refine version too) headphones!
The ATH-R70x is a dual entry headphone, taking locking 2.5mm TRS connectors to each earcup.
WIRING / PINOUT
Audio-Technica went with a pretty unique (although not unheard of) wiring convention for these headphones; with the intention being to allow users to have a "reversible" stock cable, where you don't have to worry about matching up a dedicated left and right end of the cable to a designated left and right port on the headphone. The downside to this wiring with a cable is that it limits the headphones to unbalanced applications.
If you want to run the headphones balanced, you'll need to grab a cable with the pinout in the diagram below. This creates dedicated left and right connectors on the cable, but allows the use of both balanced or unbalanced source terminations.
What cables should I get?
As far as our products at Hart Audio go, you can use any of our "HC-6-Dual" cable models with these headphones. Just choose the appropriate interconnects or terminations for the source / output connections you'll be plugging into. Below are links / descriptions for the various versions of this cable that we offer:
Stock cables (1-2 business day lead time)
HC-6-Dual | This is our standard 4.5 ft, modular dual locking 2.5mm TRS cable for the R70x headphones. This cable utilizes our modular system, so it will need to be paired with an interconnect using the dropdown at the link, or by shopping in our interconnects collection or Multi-kit Collection.
RPL-HC-6-Dual | This is a standard, 4.5 ft cable for use with the R70x headphones. You can choose from a 3.5mm, full size 4-pin XLR, 4.4mm , or USB-C termination for the cable at this listing.
Customizable options (1-2 week lead time)
Custom HC-6-Dual | This cable is a customizable version of the HC-6-Dual. You can select length, termination and color for the cable.
Custom Twisted Braid HC-6-Dual | This cable is a customizable, Twisted braid version of the HC-6-Dual. You can modify length, termination and color(s) for the cable.
Custom Braided HC-6-Dual | This cable is a customizable, braided version of the HC-6-Dual. You can modify length, termination and color(s) for the cable.
Custom Thick Braided HC-6-Dual | This cable is a customizable, thick braided version of the HC-6-Dual. You can modify length, termination and color(s) for the cable.