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Audio Technica ATH AD700X Audiophile Open Air Headphones
Last Updated: January 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.2
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Sound Quality
163hear, headphones, noise, technica, soundstage
+96%
-4%
" ... It's also such a pleasure to listen to heavy metal songs. ... "
" ... The sound is also Crisp And Cleaner on the AD1000x compared to the AD700x, huge improvement. ... "
" ... The sound is nothing short of phenomenal. ... "
" ... Audiophile is a stretch but they do sound great ... Sound stage and imaging is where these shine with the WIDE open design there is no reverb just crystal clear bliss. ... "
" ... The audio is crisp and clear, I can tell from where noises are coming when playing Rainbow Six Siege, for example. ... "
" ... The sound is really super good!!! ... So many more sounds became alive. ... "
" ... Also the sound quality these push out is insanely good and after using them for this long i can barely stand listening to any other headphones. ... "
" ... I expected some improvement in audio but what I found was a completely different experience. ... The audio is very impressive but the design of open back headphones makes it seem as though you are surrounded by the audio. ... I have read that a lot of gamers use them for first person shooters because of the accuracy of the sound. ... You will definitely notice instruments and sounds that you never heard before. ... The soundstage (I think this is the spaciousness of the sound) is greatly improved. ... It adds to the music rather than stealing the show. ... Things you need to know: They leak sound. ... If you like good sound and you don't have a grand to spend on headphones, spend $60ish and enjoy. ... "
Comfort
123pads, headband, comfort, headphones, ears
+74%
-26%
" ... First, these things are crazy comfortable and lightweight. ... "
" ... It will take getting used to hearing the in game sounds as if my ears are actually in the game. ... Build Quality/Comfort: ... The clamping force is very minimal and fairly evenly distributed around the pads. ... I have a fairly large head so the pads create a good seal around my ears. ... "
" ... I can wear them for hours without feeling discomfort. ... "
" ... They are loose on my head, but I use a hair tie to clamp the wings together so they fit on my head more comfortably. ... "
" ... Light-weight, fairly comfy headphones that produce audio quality that surpasses every head pair of headphones I've used before it. ... "
" ... Comparing these to a similar style headphone the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro, according to my ears, the ath-ad700x has a slightly larger and more accurate sound stage with slightly more detail in the mids and highs. ... The ear pads are large and comfortable. ... "
" ... Feel great, sound great!!! ... I may prefer the sound of AKG, but they are never as comfortable as these headphones. ... "
" ... They are insanely comfortable if you have a slightly larger head, almost feels like you're not even wearing headphones. ... "
Gaming
84games, fps, footsteps, pubg, fps games
+99%
-1%
" ... I use this for gaming and the positional audio in game is perfect. ... "
" ... I am absolutely in love with the open back design as I often play use voice chat while playing games on my computer. ... When it comes to gaming, positional audio is fantastic. ... "
" ... Will be recommending to all of my gamer friends, this is an awe inspiring experience. ... "
" ... Good for gaming. ... "
" ... Incredible for positioning in-game. ... "
" ... I'm not much of an audiophile or anything but these these headphones are AMAZING for FPS games that have a emphasize on positional awareness. ... For example in games like Rainbow Six Siege, CS:GO, and PUBG these headphones are incredibly accurate for determining where enemies are coming from, where shots are coming from, etc. ... "
" ... I mainly use them for gaming and they’re worth the money! ... "
" ... These are great for gaming! ... "
Headphones
63headphone, pair, headset, open, open back
+83%
-17%
" ... But I can easily say these are the best headphones I have ever used. ... This is my first pair of open backed headphones. ... "
" ... Love these headphones. ... "
" ... Great pair of headphones that slightly outperform my Sennheiser HD650's. ... "
" ... I really like these headphones. ... "
" ... It's interesting that you can hear everything outside while having the headphone on. ... "
" ... The sound is good, the build is good, it's a good pair of headphones for the price. ... "
" ... They are truly wonderful sounding headphones, but I do find the wire to be obnoxiously long, and I feel like it could benefit from a detachable cable. ... "
" ... This is my 2nd pair of Audio Technica headphones with my first being the also amazing ATX M50x. ... That is the best way I can describe how open and airy these headphones are. ... These headphones really are amazing. ... "
Bass
49mids, highs, lacking, soundstage, open
+88%
-12%
" ... i can feel the bass even in low vol and not the boomy ones either. ... "
" ... The bass in the Logitech's would always drown out all other sounds and I never felt like I knew where the noise was coming. ... I wouldn't recommend these for music listening due to the fact I love bass and these do not really have any, but for gaming these are amazing at the price point!!! ... "
" ... Open backed design leaks audio and the bass isn't very good. ... My sub $10 Panasonic earbuds have better bass than these. ... "
" ... i can feel the bass even in low vol and not the boomy ones either. ... "
" ... You can really make these pop with an EQ to make the bass a little more noticeable. ... "
" ... Good bass response. ... "
" ... You can really make these pop with an EQ to make the bass a little more noticeable. ... "
" ... Great mids and lows, and none of that overwhelming bass crap that a lot of these headphones have now. ... "
Cables
48cord, wire, detachable, long, coil
+52%
-48%
" ... They even came with a 1/4 male to 1/8 female adapter (which I bought separately because I didn't know this). ... "
" ... I wish they had a better cable like the original tan colored ATH-AD700 but for this price it's still excellent. ... "
" ... I wish the cord was detachable,other that first day use was good for me. ... "
" ... The cord may be long for some but, it's great if you need to stand a few feet away from the amplifier. ... "
" ... They are truly wonderful sounding headphones, but I do find the wire to be obnoxiously long, and I feel like it could benefit from a detachable cable. ... I plan on modding these with a detachable cable, and that will fix any issue I have with these. ... "
" ... these sound great,but IMO the wire is a big negative, why not a detachable? ... "
" ... The cord is quite long. ... "
" ... These headphones sound great, but the pair that was sent to me the cable attached to the headphones would spin freely trough the stuffing tube. ... "
Price
44money, headphones, worth, audiophile, price point
+95%
-5%
" ... Audio quality for price = Outstanding ... If you're looking for great audio quality for a good price, this is for you. ... "
" ... Great, Great headphone for the price. ... "
" ... Best bang for your buck . ... "
" ... Just worth noting. ... "
" ... I certainly think these are some of the best headphones you can get at this price. ... "
" ... The sound is good, the build is good, it's a good pair of headphones for the price. ... "
" ... Is it a 200 buck difference? ... "
" ... Just great, especially for its price. ... "
Build Quality
40build quality, rubber band, headband, flaps, wing
+40%
-60%
" ... But I'm breaking them in and they will stop after they stretch out a bit. ... "
" ... Just wish the cable wasn't such a pain and that there was a tighter clamp on the head. ... "
" ... Unless you have an abnormally large head they will feel loose, cheap, and uncomfortable within minutes. ... "
" ... Also the rubber band "hack" to hold it up feels all types of wrong on the head. ... -construction feels cheap ... "
" ... Barely felt it, but they are broken now. ... "
" ... 1) Headband tension: Its weak. ... "
" ... They just broke after having them for only about a year and a half. ... They're flimsy and don't fit right without a rubber band ... "
" ... At this point they are beaten up, I use a rubber band int he middle as the part that rests on your head and I have pulled on the cord harder than you ever should more than a handful of times. ... I wish the part that rests on top of your head didnt break so quickly (because now the hard plastic presses into my head . ... "
Fit
37ears, loose, ear cups, wings, large head
+59%
-41%
" ... They stay put hour after hour. ... "
" ... I recommend these, both for the reproduction and the fit. ... "
" ... I have a large head so they stay on my head pretty well. ... "
" ... Otherwise comfort and fit is wonderful. ... "
" ... It won't rattle your ears off but it doesn't disappoint. ... "
" ... Fit is great too with them lightly sitting on my average sized head. ... "
" ... I was easily able to mount an Antlion Modmic even with the perforated ear cups. ... "
" ... I own a lot of headphones, and these are a recent addition and have taken a strong place in my audio deployment. ... "
Product Reliability
32years, broke, months, 2, 6 months
+44%
-56%
" ... However, after about 8 months of use, my headphone's right speaker quit working. ... "
" ... They just broke after having them for only about a year and a half. ... "
" ... Broke after 6 months . ... "
" ... Barely felt it, but they are broken now. ... "
" ... It just happened suddenly. ... "
" ... They have been babied, never moved from the one location where they are used, so it is obviously a manufacturing issue. ... "
" ... Only 40 days of ownership and both earphones are rattling like crazy. ... "
" ... However, the headset broke after 4 months of use, whereas the sound quality is now very bad. ... We do not know how it happened. ... It just happened suddenly. ... "
For Running
28pair of headphones, best, love these headphones, pair, ever used
+89%
-11%
" ... But I can easily say these are the best headphones I have ever used. ... "
" ... These headphones really are amazing. ... "
" ... I really like these headphones. ... "
" ... I'm very happy with these headphones. ... I like these headphones and I recommend them. ... "
" ... Love these headphones. ... "
" ... this pair of headphones blew my mind. ... "
" ... I’ve been wanting a pair of the headphones for awhile now and they’re amazing! ... "
" ... I've had these, the MH50X's, and the Beats Solo2 headphones. ... "
Frequencies
22highs, bass, lows, vocals, soundstage
+86%
-14%
" ... Surprisingly flat EQ and nobody has complained around me yet. ... "
" ... The sound is airy, detailed, fairly neutral and without sibilance. ... "
" ... Great clarity all across the frequency spectrum. ... "
" ... I want to say these are tremble/high mids focused and thus just own anything that focuses on female vocals, percussion, or strings. ... "
" ... The highs are not very sharp but the lower end feels very good which makes these an almost perfect headphone for any type of audio source. ... Mids are not incredibly pronounced but they mainly complement the lower end. ... "
" ... Clear mid frequencies and not bassy. ... All instruments are very bright and defined! ... "
" ... The highs are not very sharp but the lower end feels very good which makes these an almost perfect headphone for any type of audio source. ... Mids are not incredibly pronounced but they mainly complement the lower end. ... "
" ... Out of the box these headphones are slightly flat with some increase in the mid and high frequency ranges. ... I had to EQ the highs even further up and had to raise the lows substantially. ... "
Call quality
22around, footsteps, people, talking, precisely
+95%
-5%
" ... The sound is what I would call comfortable. ... "
" ... I am happy I listen, audio is clear, they are so open you can really hear around you. ... "
" ... You can hear footsteps, but more precisely the distance at which they are located from you. ... "
" ... Every song I've hear with these things on is like a new experience I'm even finding myself excited to listen to songs I usually just skip. ... "
" ... the people around you are going to hear what you are listening to. ... "
" ... I decided to get this pair of headphones for work so that I could hear my environment a little better (people kept feeling like I was ignoring them when I really just never knew they were there). ... "
" ... Great for use at work, where I need to hear someone who comes around to answer a question, but need to have my music to get me through the day. ... "
" ... I can easily hear my own voice, as well as anybody calling out to me in the real world. ... "
Volume
14loud, listening, volume, room, open
+86%
-14%
" ... Even in moderately loud environments which my kids occasionally allow, they still sound really good. ... "
" ... There is a spacial distance between me and the music but I am there in the room with it. ... "
" ... They bleed a tiny bit through but even in a fairly quiet office, apparently it's not enough to hear across the cube. ... "
" ... You do hear outside sound (kind of a side effect of them being open), but the sound is clear and wide, very crisp. ... "
" ... They bleed a tiny bit through but even in a fairly quiet office, apparently it's not enough to hear across the cube. ... "
" ... It is like I am listening in a large hall, not a recording studio. ... "
" ... the people around you are going to hear what you are listening to. ... "
" ... What the open back headphones do I have noticed is create this sense that the sound is coming from your entire room. ... "
Band
13rubber band, band, wings, use a rubber, sagging
+38%
-62%
" ... Also the rubber band "hack" to hold it up feels all types of wrong on the head. ... "
" ... DISCLAIMER: You will need to use a rubber band to hold together the wings to avoid the headphones from sagging, unless you have a large head, then rubber bands are not necessary. ... "
" ... They're flimsy and don't fit right without a rubber band ... "
" ... They're flimsy and don't fit right without a rubber band ... "
Noise Cancellation
12hear, background, outside, sound, playing
+75%
-25%
" ... also no noise canceling, which can be frustrating at times, but is always nice when you have a little one, and you can keep an ear out for what they're doing in the background if you have whatever is playing at a reasonably low sound. ... "
" ... Every little background noise was there and easy to locate. ... "
" ... Every little background noise was there and easy to locate. ... "
" ... there's a whole world of sound you dont get with earbuds or even noise cancelers. ... "
" ... Good range of noise. ... "
" ... also no noise canceling, which can be frustrating at times, but is always nice when you have a little one, and you can keep an ear out for what they're doing in the background if you have whatever is playing at a reasonably low sound. ... "
" ... These headphones don't block outside noise at all, this may be a con to some but I find it nice to be able to hear people talking to me even without having to take off the headphones. ... "
" ... there's a whole world of sound you dont get with earbuds or even noise cancelers. ... "
Design
9look, pads, open, looks, even
+78%
-22%
" ... The open-air design really helps out, as well. ... "
" ... It's a beautiful thing. ... The metal mesh looks cool to me and feels nice and sturdy. ... "
" ... These look cool and I wanted to try the open back type which is supposed to be more natural. ... "
" ... The detail and separation are very good. ... "
" ... I think this aesthetic looks awesome. ... "
" ... Cheap look and feel . ... "
" ... My favorite thing about these headphones is the weight, they truly are super lightweight. ... "
Cable Length
7long, cable, quite, straight, removable
+57%
-43%
" ... I wish the cord was detachable,other that first day use was good for me. ... "
" ... The cord is quite long. ... "
" ... Cord is nice length but not removable(which shouldn't be a problem). ... "
" ... if they would package them some other way, at least the first 1 or 2 inches of the cable could be straight and help somewhat. ... "
Delivery
6reasonable, product, price, package, got
+83%
-17%
" ... Great product and delivered on time ... "
" ... Great product and delivered on time ... "
For Kids
5loves, talking, hear
+100%
" ... Also love that I can hear my wife/kids when they are talking to me without needing to take them off. ... "
" ... The husband loves them! ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... A replacement for my son. ... "
" ... A replacement for my son. ... "
Ease of Use
5noise, background
+100%
" ... easy to recognize right and left sound. ... Quick and easy process, just had to prove I bought this item. ... "
" ... These things are easy to almost forget about. ... "
" ... Every little background noise was there and easy to locate. ... "
" ... They're very easy to run so even smartphones should have no problem with these. ... "
" ... They're very easy to run so even smartphones should have no problem with these. ... "
Video Playback
5music, games, watching, video, movies
+100%
" ... When used with my headphone amplifier, it's provided hours of enjoyment of music videos. ... "
" ... I primarily use them for listening to youtube videos, video games and msuic (everything from classic rock to modern electronic) and they perform quite well in every role. ... "
" ... They have great sound and I use them everyday for watching videos and playing games. ... "
" ... I use them for gaming, music, movies. ... "
" ... Soundstage on these is very wide and it's incredible for movies, music and even video games. ... "
Returns
5replace, replacement, money
+20%
-80%
" ... I sent off to my brother instead of sending back. ... "
" ... I just want my money back. ... "
" ... Definitely not worth 85$.I returned it for a full refund ... "
" ... Definitely not worth 85$.I returned it for a full refund ... "
Hair
5hair, wings, hair tie, band, top
+60%
-40%
" ... My simple fix was taking a hair tie (thank you women) and rig it up loosely and have it tied so it prevents the sliding. ... "
" ... They are loose on my head, but I use a hair tie to clamp the wings together so they fit on my head more comfortably. ... "
" ... To correct I have one of my wife's hair elastics that I put around both pads problem solved. ... "
Device Compatibility
5pc, one, music, listen to music, headphone
+40%
-60%
" ... Connected via elastics on each side. ... "
" ... The audio isn't bad when I actually jiggle the connector into my NEW built desktop (that I put together) but it's AWFUL when the connector gets loose, or messes up. ... "
Capacity
4open, like, good, also
+50%
-50%
" ... It's not good in noisy rooms since it's open back. ... "
Accuracy
4pretty
+100%
" ... Footstep accuracy is phenomenal in which I had no trouble pin pointing where enemies footsteps were coming from. ... "
" ... I would say they're pretty base accurate. ... "
" ... I would say they're pretty base accurate. ... "
Overall performance
4price
+75%
-25%
" ... They play at much higher level of performance. ... "
" ... And I have to give it 5 stars for the price to performance. ... -Overall- If you want a solid sweet spot between price and performance, this is a great option. ... "
" ... Fast and good quality ! ... "
Clarity
4+100%
" ... These, albeit having great clarity, are overly trebley and sibiliant. ... "
Setup
3+100%
" ... under $100 these are a steal so wait for sales. ... "
" ... I'm no professional audio engineer, just an average guy. ... "
" ... I'm no professional audio engineer, just an average guy. ... "
Keyboard
3+67%
-33%
" ... I use them with my piano/keyboard. ... "
" ... I use them with my piano/keyboard. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 2.09 meters