Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Open-Air Headphones

While their looks aren't for everyone, the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700s should satisfy many.

The Audio-Technica ATH-AD700s headphones surprise with their unusual appearance and performance. Outperforming most of the competitors in its price range these headphones are quite a treat to anyone looking for a set of $100 headphones.

So, in the final analysis, what did I think ofthe Audio-Technica ATH-AD700s? Well, as I’m writing this I’m using them tolisten to the DVD-A of the Eric Clapton and B.B. King’sRiding with the King[Reprise 9 47612-9].

If you prefer your music light and clear, without booming bass, the Audio Technica ATH-AD700s are definitely worth considering

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  Fantastic soundstage, Quality construction, Unique styling

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  Bass-light

With our recent wired and wireless headset reviews, we picked up a pair of ATH-AD700 Headphones to compare to at the urging of our readers. Today we give you a review of what is likely one of the best values in wired headphones in the world.

Head"Band" The headpiece is a pair of thinly padded pieces of molded plastic that rest on the head, attached to the cans' rotating mount via a spring-loaded piece of plastic. This is, from what i have seen, somewhat of a signature for Audio Technica, and it works well enough.

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  - Vast soundstage, Very clear sounding. Cable and headphone feel solid. Lightweight

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  - Some say the bass is lacking. Cable is long, and has strong cable memory.

lets see where to begin. certainly the most comfortable pair of headsets i have ever had. however that comes at a cost, as mentioned in cons it leaks sound. not just on the higher volumes either, if you can hear the sound, the people next to you can hear it also.

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  sound quality, comfort, good sturdy cord.

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  leaks sound like crazy, not a headset for public use.

With Over 88% of user headphone ratings scoring the ATH-AD700 positively (score of 4 or 5 based on a 5 point scale of 110 user headphone reviews) and not a single professional reviwer giving it less than a 8/10 (based on 5 reviews), you know these Audio Technica's are worth their weght in gold.

Yup, it's purple, and beige. It also has wings! Well those are for comfort; and homie, they are comfortable. When I received the Audio Technica AD700's, I chuckled a bit when I plugged it into my receiver for a movies/games test. I was thinking..