{"product_id":"apos-x-audio-technica-refine-pads","title":"Apos x Audio-Technica Refine Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The Refine pads are limited to 1,100 pairs and only available in North America. Each order includes 1 pair of pads.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your own Apos x Audio-Technica R70x Refine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/products\/apos-x-audio-technica-ath-r70x-refine-headphone?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=180b880a1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Apos x Audio-Technica R70x Refine\u003c\/a\u003e may be sold out, but its special ingredient is back. These Refine ear pads—internally developed by Audio-Technica engineers—were the biggest difference between the original ATH-R70x and the Apos x Refine edition. Thicker, softer, and subtly tuned for warmth, they’re now available on their own. Grab a pair, slip them onto an original R70x, and make your own Refine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThicker pads built for the long haul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eThe Refine ear pads are thicker than the originals and made with soft velour that’s gentle on your ears. They spread out pressure and soften the clamp—small changes that add up when you’re hours deep into a listening session.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth where it counts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eThe thicker pads shift the tuning just a hair warmer and fuller, without crowding out the detail or hurting the soundstage. The character of the original R70x stays intact, but there’s a little more body to the bass and a little more roundness to the mids.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCompatible with the R70x, R70xa, and R70x Refine. \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThicker velour pads developed by Audio-Technica\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSlightly warmer, fuller sound compared to stock pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDirect fit with no modification needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBlack color to match the Refine aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Velour\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Audio-Technica ATH-R70x, R70xa, R70x Refine\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 175 mm (width) x 95 mm (depth) x 215 mm (height)\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eColor: Black\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAttachment method: Slip-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e1x Pair of Apos x Audio-Technica Refine ear pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n \u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAN APOS 𝒙 PRODUCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApos 𝒙 is the next generation of grassroots products. This headphone is the result of aligning Audio-Technica engineers with community input to create a novel yet customer-focused design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE DESIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiromichi Ozawa\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lead engineer for the ATH-R70x Refine headphones. With over 30 years of experience in product development, he’s played a direct role in helping Audio-Technica become Japan’s biggest designer and seller of headphones. “With all Audio-Technica headphones, we aim for a pure sound that allows the character of the original recording to come through,” he said. “This was especially important with the ATH-R70x. Our goal was to create a pair of perfectly balanced reference headphones that would reveal the true nature of the source material.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKazuyuki Iwanaga\u003c\/strong\u003e provided acoustic engineering assistance for the R70x Refine. “The [original] ATH-R70x has set a new standard for open-back reference headphones,” he said. “We are very proud of our success in combining innovative audio technology with features that enhance usability. That focus on fidelity and functionality makes the R70x an ideal pair of headphones.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiroyasu Suzuki\u003c\/strong\u003e is the product planner behind the Apos x Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Refine headphones. With a background in designing both consumer and professional audio gear, including the popular ATH-M50x, Suzuki aimed to create open-back headphones that deliver a natural, speaker-like sound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPOS 𝒙 CREDITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio-Technica Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiromichi Ozawa, Lead Engineer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKazuyuki Iwanaga, Acoustic Engineer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiroyasu Suzuki, Product Planner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Tarulli, Hi-Fi Sales Manager \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePat Ritter, Product Manager \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApos Team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/pages\/apos-team#tom\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Mounce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/pages\/apos-team#john\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Soriano \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/pages\/apos-team#kunal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKunal Kumar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/pages\/apos-team#sean\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSean Flynn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/pages\/apos-team#peter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Carelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apos.audio\/pages\/apos-team#steven\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteven Hortizano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Participants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese affiliates, influencers, and audiophiles gave us early feedback that helped refine the final version of the product. If you’d like to participate in future launches, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1lJNoU558BR-NVhS3yyYZtMNp28KqpodpTo7S3p239ro\/edit?usp=drive_web\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efill out our form\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheHonestAudiophile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDave the Honest Audiophile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GadgetryTech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGadgetry Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@wavetheorysound\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWave Theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTroy Walker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Tanimoto, III \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrendyn Chao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNick Hutchins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Thanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.head-fi.org\/threads\/coming-soon-apos-x-audio-technica-ath-r70x-refine-headphone.973533\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead-Fi Forum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these pads compatible with the R50x?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThey're somewhat compatible with the R50x. They fit, just not as securely as with the R70x line. They can be rotated\/shifted once installed, which isn't ideal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they compatible with the R30x?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNo. They fit, technically, but they're extremely loose. We wouldn't recommend them. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866222579887,"sku":"APS-1029-1","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6415\/2239\/files\/apos-audio-apos-accessory-apos-x-audio-technica-r70x-refine-pads-pair-1159539508.jpg?v=1777716393","url":"https:\/\/freshized.com\/products\/apos-x-audio-technica-refine-pads","provider":"Freshized","version":"1.0","type":"link"}