Allen & Heath has updated its flagship Xone professional monitoring headphones (XD-53) with the XD2-53.

The new model has several additional features, including a detachable coiled cable with 3.5mm connector and quarter-inch jack adaptor, and also sport a gunmetal finish. Containing 53mm diameter drivers with a high-power neodymium magnet, 3.5W of power handling, and high SPL capacity, the XD2-53 claims ‘excellent sound reproduction’.

Designed to complement Allen & Heath’s line of Xone DJ mixers, the XD2-53 retains a circumaural design providing high-level isolation from ambient noise, for DJs working in loud environments. The design also has rotating earpieces for one-ear monitoring, an adjustable metal reinforced headband and folding design for compact portability.

Existing users include leading DJ, Pete Tong.

The XD2-53 headphones are available at a UK SRP of £148 (ex VAT).

More: www.xone.co.uk