ADAM Audio H715 Reference Open-Back Studio Headphones
The ADAM Audio H715 Reference open-back studio headphones combine 40mm titanium-plated drivers with a comfortable, serviceable design for mixing, mastering and listening. Included Sonnox software adds calibration and referencing tools, while interchangeable earpads, detachable cables and a hard carry case support studio work and transport. Designed for use in quiet environments.
ADAM Audio H715 Reference Open-Back Studio Headphones
Bring a dedicated headphone reference to your studio with the ADAM Audio H715 Reference. Use them to assess your work alongside your main monitors and familiar reference recordings.
Focus on Your Mix
Listen closely to vocal balance, instrument placement, edits and effects. Headphones provide another perspective when reviewing decisions made through studio speakers.
Software for Analysis and Referencing
The included Headphone Utility plug-in and Sonnox ListenHub provide tools for calibration, analysis and mix comparison. ListenHub also supports switching between monitoring systems.
Studio and Hi-Fi Connections
Standard studio operation uses a single-entry cable. A dedicated Hi-Fi mode supports balanced listening with the supplied dual-entry cable and a compatible differential headphone amplifier.
Open-back headphones allow sound to pass in and out. Choose a quiet listening space for mixing and critical listening.
Who Should Choose the ADAM Audio H715 Reference?
- Mix engineers: Review balance, panning and effects alongside your main monitoring system.
- Music producers: Examine arrangements and edits while developing tracks.
- Mastering users: Add another listening reference when assessing finished mixes.
- Music enthusiasts: Spend time exploring familiar recordings in a quiet environment.
Consider where you listen and whether sound leakage could disturb others or reach nearby microphones.
Compare ADAM Audio Studio Headphones
Choose your headphones around your working environment and whether you need an open-back or closed-back design.
| Model | Design | When to consider it |
|---|---|---|
| H715 Reference – this model | Open-back | Mixing, mastering and focused listening in a quiet space. |
| ADAM Audio H200 | Closed-back | Recording and monitoring situations where reducing sound leakage is important. |
An open-back and a closed-back pair can serve different roles within the same studio. Select the design that suits the task and surroundings.
Complete Your ADAM Audio H715 Reference Setup
Build a monitoring workflow that lets you compare your work across different listening systems.
- Studio monitors: Explore the ADAM Audio A4V and ADAM Audio A7V for speaker-based monitoring.
- T Series alternatives: Compare the ADAM Audio T5V and ADAM Audio T7V with your room and budget.
- Closed-back monitoring: Consider the ADAM Audio H200 for recording tasks where sound leakage matters.
- Audio interface or headphone amplifier: Choose equipment with a headphone output suitable for the H715 Reference.
- Included accessories: Use the supplied case, cables, adapter and earpad options before purchasing additional accessories.
Studio monitors, interfaces, amplifiers and additional headphones are available separately.
ADAM Audio H715 Reference Frequently Asked Questions
Are the H715 Reference headphones open-back?
Yes. Sound can pass through the earcups, so they are best used in a quiet environment.
Are they suitable for recording vocals beside a microphone?
Open-back headphones can leak playback into a microphone. Consider a closed-back model when recording.
Are they wireless?
No. They use a wired audio connection.
Can I connect them to an audio interface?
Yes. Use the studio cable with a suitable headphone output and the supplied adapter where required.
Will I need a headphone amplifier?
Check that your interface or headphone output can drive 150Ω headphones to your required listening level.
What is Hi-Fi mode?
It enables balanced operation with the dual-entry cable and a compatible differential headphone amplifier. Use Studio mode with conventional single-entry connections.
Can I replace the earpads?
Yes. Cloth and faux leather earpads are supplied.
Is a carry case included?
Yes. A hard carry case is included.
Do the headphones require the included software?
No. They work as wired headphones without software. The software adds processing and monitoring tools.
Can headphones replace all checks on studio speakers?
For a broader perspective, review important decisions on both headphones and speakers where possible.
ADAM Audio H715 Reference Key Features
- Open-back, over-ear studio headphones.
- 40mm titanium-plated PEN drivers.
- 150Ω impedance.
- Replaceable earpads and headband padding.
- Detachable cables with left or right studio cable entry.
- Dedicated balanced Hi-Fi connection mode.
- Included Headphone Utility plug-in and Sonnox ListenHub.
What's Included?
- H715 Reference headphones.
- Hard carry case.
- 1.3m coiled studio cable, extending to 3m, with 3.5mm TRS plug.
- 3m dual-entry Hi-Fi cable with 4.4mm Pentaconn plug.
- 6.3mm jack adapter.
- Metal pin for switching operating modes.
- One pair of soft cloth earpads.
- One pair of faux leather earpads.
- Quick Start Guide.
ADAM Audio H715 Reference Technical Specifications
| Design | Open-back, circumaural dynamic headphones |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 40mm |
| Diaphragm | Titanium-plated PEN |
| Magnet | Neodymium |
| Impedance | 150Ω |
| Frequency response | 9Hz–40kHz, relative to 1kHz at -3dB |
| Sensitivity | 102dB SPL at 1Vrms / 94dB SPL at 1mW, 1kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 113dB SPL at 1kHz and 0.05% THD |
| THD | <0.05% at 1kHz and 100dB SPL |
| Studio connection | 3.5mm TRS, with 6.3mm adapter |
| Balanced Hi-Fi connection | 4.4mm Pentaconn via dual-entry cable |
| Weight | 300g excluding cable |