Austrian Audio The Arranger Boasts Flagship Performance
Austrian Audio’s The Arranger makes flagship performance more accessible at a new price point.
The Arranger is an open-back headphone for home listening, designed to bridge the company’s Applause Award-winning The Composer and Hi-X lines and target discerning listeners.
We’re told that The Arranger builds on the company’s Hi‑X range, combining precision engineering, long-term serviceability, and a beautiful headphone intended for extended listening sessions.
The new cans are built around a freshly developed 44mm dynamic driver that uses a diamond-like carbon (DLC)- coated diaphragm for greater rigidity and control, paired with a proprietary ring magnet system with the goal of achieving fast transient response, low distortion, and excellent bass extension. The quoted frequency response is 5 Hz–30 kHz, which the brand proudly states is “not artificially boosted.” Other stats include a sensitivity of 110 dB SPL/V, 25 Ω impedance, and a THD @ 1 kHz of <0.1%.
Austrian Audio says the result of the newly developed driver, in concert with The Arrangers' open-back design, is a "natural, spacious presentation with clear spatial placement".
The Arranger also promises comfort during extended listening sessions, with soft suede leatherette ear pads, a lightweight metal frame, and robust metal hinges, all combined with a foldable structure that makes storage and transport easier without compromising build quality. This should deliver a robust design while keeping the overall weight to just 310 grams.
Moreover, all key wear components—ear pads and headband—are user-replaceable.
The Arranger uses a 4-pin symmetrical socket and comes with a TRS cable and optional balanced cables, including a 4.4mm Pentaconn and 5-pin XLR connection, enabling compatibility with a wide range of headphone amplifiers.
The Austrian Audio Arranger will be available from February 2026, priced at £899 | €999 | US$1,099 (subject to state sales taxes, etc).
For more information visit Austrian Audio
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