Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Headphones

I own these, the close back model A-700 and AKG 702s. If the AKGs get a 98%, these get a 95-96% at 1/3 the cost. Great sounding comfortable cans at any price. Remember that the open cans are more responsive, less bass and let the sounds in and out. I prefer them for accuracy and lack of heat.

When getting into the hifi scene, the ATH-AD700 was my first choice. The pricing was right and the reviews of the product were good, so I set out to get a pair for myself to try. Sound: The ATH-AD700 is a great pair of headphones. The sound is clear, crisp and controlled. The bass is tight and enunciated. Its not powerful or gives you that kick, but the precision is very present and punchy. It is not excessive nor muddy but clear. The sound stage is very airy and open (its an open-air headphone...) The mid-range on these are amazing for what they are. The mid range and up is very clear and somewhat bright but not fatiguing. Very good sound. Will please anyone except people looking for a strong bass presence. Comfort: Extremely comfortable. I have a smallish head and these are huge, but they fit ever so comfortably. They sit on my head very very lightly and you do not need to adjust. They cover a large portion of you ear and more. They feel like over-sized soft earmuffs. I really recommend these to people starting off in the headphone hifi scene! They are a great first product and I still use them from time to time after 4 years. I dropped them once and the right side became imbalanced... Had to get that fixed.

After decades of using another popular brand, I came across several reviews of this model on a respected audiophile site. I thought I'd give them a try and have not looked back. I'm sure there are better headphones available at a much higher price, but they are accurate and revealing headphones and cannot be beaten for the price. Only drawback? They require a premium audio source. I use them frequently.

Every sound is crisp, clean, and has a great spatial distinction. Certain songs just don't sound the same without these. These are very light, I find them comfortable, but I can see how, on a small headed person, there could be an issue. I will wear them in the winter as earmuffs, although they are almost ridiculously large. Also, they are very very durable. I have had mine for over two years; only a small dent in one side, cosmetic stuff. The cord is very long and sheathed in a high-quality synthetic material; I never worry about it breaking or fraying. Great for gaming and music. These headphones are open-air, so sound leaks in and out, and bass doesn't have much of a "kick".

I have owned my pair for AD700s for almost 4 years now, and they are still going strong I use them mostly for listing to music and gaming, and cannot recommend them enough Ive used a LOT of "gaming" headphones over the years, from Steelseries to Razer, and none of them even come close to the comfort and excellent sound quality of the AD700s 10/10

This is trully a great headphone that I have used. The MS-1 I have been using so far seems completely colored and muddled after I listened to these phones. I am yet to audition a Reference phone, so I really cannot be sure which is the correct sound when it comes to MS-1 and AD700. Lack of bass is immediately noticeable. But using a EQ does reduce it to some extent, though not up to my expectation. Looking forward to next series of Audio Technica headphones!

These were my first "audiophile" grade headphones, and it opened a doorway to a whole world of high quality music that has since changed my whole outlook on listening to music. These lightweight headphones are an incredible deal for their quality. It's comparable to listening an entire surround sound system. Because of their open frame the sound stage is incredibly wide and large and there is little to no pressure on the ears. It's a good thing they're comfortable because this preservation of spacial information really helps you find things in your music you never knew was there. I would recommend these to anyone interested in entering the world of audio the way it was meant to be heard, or any competitive gamer even. These are highly recommended for competitive gaming whereas they afford you a leg up on the competition because you are much more aware of the "world" around you. Please keep in mind that these are open air style: The backs of the drivers are exposed so there is sound leakage. A quiet room is the best for these, whereas people can here what you're listening to to a small degree, and you can certainly hear them.

I was very impressed with the packaging. It looks like they took some time and thought into it. It wasnt just headphones thrown in a box. The comfort seemed nice, and I was overalled pleased. The only thing after a few weeks of use. I started noticed I was getting a neck ache. Being I use my headphones for playing games, ventrillo, and listening to music. It seemed the bulkiness of them were taking a toll on my neck. I had to take a few min rest periods through out my gaming to stop my neck from hurting. Being you cant adjust them and they just sit on your head i feel that could of been one of the issues. But overall this is a great product. My ears never sweat, the audio quality was excellent. I would recommend these if you can get use to having a bulky thing on top of your head. Thanks.. Satisified Customer :)

i have had a pair of these headphones since they first came out, and after fours years of use they still feel great. they have taken some wear and tare when i first got them i would forget they were on my head (because they're so comfy) and walk away from my desk and they would fall on the floor, despite this they still work years later. however they do over time begin to collapse around the third year of use the domes started to cave in the fabric and cushioning around the ear is also starting to g. the audio quality has not very noticeably decreased but it has a little bit. in the end i'm glad that i purchased them once, i'm also glad they brought these back into production so i can buy a second pair.

Youll see these headphones and wonder why it costs so much. Youll get it and realize you have been played by Chinas cheap quality market, these audio technica are like a 5 years old toy. Lightweight, no weight, no surround sound, no software to adjust audio, no bass, no directional cues, and they make you look ridiculous