Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Open-Air Over the Ear Headphones

pros : 1. first of all sound quality is excellent as expected 2. wide sound stage, of course this is a open back headphone 3. comfortable fit even for long periods 4. attractive design 5. treble and vocals are excellent and it has crisp bass. 6. natural sound cons : 1. not good for gaming 2. not good for bass lovers. as it is a headphone mainly for sound mixing,bass will not be so pronounced. 3. cost is high. but surely it is a value for money headphone. 4. not a portable headphone design and build quality : 9/10 sound quality : 9/10 sound stage : 10/10 portability : 6/10 Overall : 9/10

I am in love with open back headphones because of these. 700x is my very first open back headphone. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, they are very good at what they are intended to do. I also have audio technica ath m50x which is a closed back headphone and is a legend in its category but 700x being an open back headphone sounds much better than m50x in every aspect of music, be it clarity, soundstage and impedance. The only thing that 700x lacks is bass response. Bass is inferior than m50x but it's okay with me. Believe you me guys, go for 700x if you want to experience the magic of open back headphones. Audio technica rocks!

These are Open Back headphones. This is a little different from the typical headphones most people have. Since they are open back, the focus is more on soundstage (how wide the sound is and from how far it seems to come) and it does it really well. But this doesnt have the typical treble and bass heavy personality. This one has a great neutral feel to it. You cant really make out in typical bollywood and EDM music. But if you listen to classic rock, jazz, blues, you would be surprised. It leaks sound outside so it not really for wearing in the metro (not portable) and the cable is very very long. Only reason i didnt give 5 stars is because for the price. At this price the AD900x which is slightly better, should be in worth. Suggested Usage: Listening to Jazz, Classic Rock, Instrumental, Ghazals, etc Best used with: Tube headphone amp really makes it sound very very good. Pros: 1) Great soundstage 2) Very comfortable 3) Accurate sound 4) Long cable to sit far from your source 5) Easy to drive (no need for a headphone amp, although recommended) Cons: 1) Leaks sound (its designed that way, not really a con) 2) Headband is slightly loose (a rubber band can fix it easitly though) 3) Highs can be slightly edgy (fatiguing​) if not using a tube amp.

My first open back headphones to start the journey to the audiophile world. Great sound.. People complain about the bass though, but it has a decent amount of low end and nice airy presentation of the highs and mids. Listening to acoustic and live performances is an absolute pleasure from a headphone at this price range. Proves itself extraordinary for low-key EDM or electro genres like chillstep and ambient as well. Also tested with BF3 and COD:BO3 and found the wide stereo imaging to be helpful for pin-pointing sound sources.

Excellent soundstage, excellent clarity, one of the best open headphone at reasonable price Got it at Rs 8000.. thanks amazon. Not a headphone that you can wear in public, or in library as this being open headphone, the sound, leaks,

Awesome Sound Effects.... No one can flank u....its easy to listen footsteps and enemy positions and their spawns in BF4 easily... Good Headphone's go with this mic http://www.amazon.in/Zalman-Zm-Mic1-Sensitivity-Headphone-Microphone/dp/B00029MTMQ

The sound quality right out of the box is absolutely incredible. I do have a small-ish head, and the headphones seems to be supported by my ears more than my head, but they are still comfortable to wear over extended periods. Over multiple 5-6 hour gaming sessions, I found myself adjusting the headphones a couple of times, but never experienced any discomfort from wearing them. The 2 tiny head supports almost feel too delicate though, and I find myself treating them with a lot more care and affection than I would like.

My first pair of open back headphones. Audio Technica doesn't fail to surprise me. If you are new to open back headphones look no further. I heard some people complaining about lack of bass but it can be fixed by tweaking the eq settings. My only complaint is the long cable , but it might be of use to some.

Je recommande por son rapport qualité/prix.

I struggle with allodynia — a condition where ordinary pressure can register as varying levels of pain — and over the years I accumulated a mass graveyard of headphones from trying pairs that didn’t work out. Most over-the-ear ones cause a tight band effect around my head and even headphones touted as comfortable would become quickly intolerable, sometimes as quickly as a few minutes. Earbuds are a mixed bag too — sometimes they're fine, other times they’re excruciating. The ATH-AD700X are designed differently in a way I can actually tolerate. Instead of a traditional headband pressing down, they use what Audio-Technica calls "3D Wing Support”. These two padded wings rest like butterflies on the sides of your head to keep them on while the band floats across the top. This significantly reduces the amount of pressure and it’s a drastic difference for me as I can potentially wear them for hours. They also work with most of my earrings, including tragus and conch piercings (though I do have a lot of real estate to my ears so ymmv), and don’t feel too hot. On the sound side, these are open-back and as common with that style, they excel in clarity over bass. They’re fairly neutral with a spacious soundstage, so both music and calls feel natural. Its bass isn’t deep and rumbling so boosting is necessary if that’s your preference, but they still sound lively and full. Though sometimes higher pitches can come through a bit sharply, overall they’re very clean and well-balanced. My only real complaint is that the cable is fixed. I prefer coiled ones, so when I converted this I had to use a heat gun instead of baking in the oven. It had me so nervous I was gonna mess up and cause myself a lot more work needing to repair them, but thankfully it worked out and they hold a coil well. These have been my go-to headphones since mid-2023 and I’m still incredibly happy with them. While there are days I have to use earbuds or speakers instead, this is the most manageable pair I’ve found for allodynia so far. For anyone else with head pain that misses wearing cans, I still highly recommend these even in 2026.

I grew up amongst a bunch of stereophiles, dwelling in speaker boxes, horns, electrostatic and ribbon speakers from brands like Roger, Audio Research, Apogee, Krell, etc......as well as vinyl turntables, vacuum tube amplifiers. So I only knew speakers could sound really really good. And the recording makes a huge difference as well. Before this pair of ATH-AD700x, I already had a pair of ATH-EM7 on ears since 20 years back. They sound ok, but never like the speakers. Fast forward 20 years, my gal asked for a pair of headphones. She had never heard of Audio Technica before this and after letting hear my 20 yr olds ATH-EM7, she was shock that such an old pair still sounded so good. So she finally chose a pair of ATH-ANC900BT (tha all black one). Gosh I was amazed by the sound quality. Definitely better than my 20 yr old EM7. Then I went on a small spree and got myself a cheap pair of ATH-AVS200 (for movies), a pair of ATH-EQ300M (modern version of the EM7), and a pair of ATH-250AV (for movies). The AVS200 and 250AV sounded better than most headphones, but defniitely not as good as the ANC900BT. Then I compared it with my wife's pair of ATH-WS660BT (which seems to have more bass than the ANC900BT), and also my nephew's Sony WH-1000XM5. The 1000XM5 has plenty bass and good for someone who loves bass, but pales in comparison with the AD700X and the other Audio Technicas. The AD700X (IMO) beats even the ANC900BT and the WS660BT (which are more dynamic). The recording definitely makes a difference. Listening to mediocre recording on the AD700X sounds similar to listening to high fidelity flac recordings on the AVS200 or 250AV. Or like the ANC900BT or WS660BT on average recordings. The AD700X with hi-fi flac recordings just sound sublime, crystal clear. Really the monitor headphones you would want to have. They elevate mediocre recordings. Now I wondering how will the AD900X/1000X/2000X will sound like. Or how the A1000X or W1000Z will sound like. I cannot imagine.

In assoluto la miglior cuffia per fps competitivi sotto i 200€. Si tratta di una cuffia aperta (quindi senza alcun tipo di isolamento contro rumori esterni) , necessario l'utilizzo in ambienti poco rumorosi per apprezzarne appieno le qualità. Il loro soundstage incredibilmente ampio e l'elevata tridimensionalità vi permetteranno di posizionare i nemici con estrema facilità . Facili da pilotare anche grazie alla loro bassa impedenza. Hanno gli stessi driver audio delle ath-ADG1X che in più offrono il microfono incorporato, valutate al momento dell'acquisto quale più si adatta alle vostre esigenze. Due piccole note dolenti su il supporto per la testa (nel primo periodo di utilizzo si ha la sensazione di una cuffia poco salda, sinceramente non ho mai avuto problemi) e il cavo (non staccabile, si intreccia facilmente). Difetti che comunque non vanno ad intaccare un prodotto eccellente. in foto vedete queste Ath-700x sulla sinistra mentre a destra le mie altre cuffie gaming chiuse, delle beyerdynamic dt-770. Acquistatele ad occhi chiusi. Se avete domande sarò ben lieto di rispondere nei commenti. Diffidate da recensori che non riportano la scritta "acquisto verificato" in quanto probabilmente non hanno esperienza diretta sul prodotto.

Estaba acostumbrado a la versión cerrada de estos audifonos (los ATH-M50), en los cuales el bajo resalta mucho más.... Así que escuchar este tipo de audífonos (abiertos) cuesta trabajo acostumbrarse (ténganle calma si vienen de un background similar). La fineza y detalles en medios y agudos es notoria desde la primera vez. Sin embargo en lo personal si me quede con esa espinita del detalle de bajos... creo que depende mucho de gustos y del tipo de musica que escuches (yo los uso para producir musica electronica, entonces talvez el sonido de bajo es algo que busco más la hora de escuchar). En cuanto a comodidad se refiere son muy ligeros pero no son ajustados... entonces acomodarlos en el spot perfecto puede ser batalloso (más si eres como yo que se está moviendo mientras escucha) ya que se van cayendo poco a poco.