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Member Reviews: Audio Technica ATH-AD700

Positive Reviews

Dev Avidon

Excellent Mid-Fi open shells

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By Dev Avidon

Pros: Excellent imaging, decent detail, relatively neutral, good soundstage, FREAKISHLY COMFORTABLE!!!!

Cons: A little bass-light, can be somewhat harsh/tinny depending on source

This is usually my recommendation for newbies looking for open shells in this price range.  They are easy to drive, with excellent imaging and good detail, reasonably neutral reproduction and they are, simply put, THE most comfortable headphones on the planet (the only disclaimer being that the two ladies with smaller heads I recommended these to said they were a little too big).  You hardly even notice that you're wearing them.  I could work for these for hours.  As I noted in the cons, they can feel a little harsh/tinny in the mid-highs and high registers, depending on the source.  They're pretty easy to drive as well, I think these are some of the least amp-sensitive open shells I...
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Negative Reviews

sunnyape

OK while they lasted

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By sunnyape

Pros: Pleasant sound

Cons: Apalling after sales support

I had a set of ATH-AD700 for about a year. Generally, I liked the sound and learned to live with the 'one size fits all' design. Their bulk was a little annoying, but acceptable.   After about a year of ownership, the left channel developed an audible buzz / vibration during passages with very low frequencies, so I decided to send them back to Audio Technica Australia for service. That was where the fun started.   I had multiple promises that the service department would contact me to advise of progress / outcomes, but they rarely did and I was forced to keep emailing or calling them to find out why they hadn't called or let me know what was happening. The last contact...
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Tristen

Very nice Open Air

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By Tristen

Pros: COMFORTABLE

Cons: low impedance

I've owned a long string of very cheap headphones (bose earbuds fall in this category because of how bassy they are, and the plug falling apart) so i started to upgrade my sound system. Headphones first. I did about four days worth of research (including lurking on this site) until i decided i could get the most bang for my buck with the ATH-AD700's.    They came, i listened to them all the way through burn-in and absolutely love them. Some nay-sayers think there's not enough bass, but i'll have to disagree; there's plenty.   Next upgrade on the list is a new cartridge for my turntable. I'm excited to hear the differences between my old cartridge and my new cartridge with my...
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razzz42

Budget vs Quality Sound

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By razzz42

Pros: Comfort Staging Range Mids Clarity

Cons: Open Bass Sensitivity

So comfortable. Hours of enjoyment with no pressure points.   Make no mistake, if you can buy these in the $70 range ('used' means they are just starting to break in, hopefully they didn't like the fit) you won't regret it. Doesn't matter if they are open style or lacking some bass, the pros outweigh the cons by a long shot.   You can gain a bit of bass response by running heavy lows through them for a couple hours, like Bjork - Hunter (off YouTube will work). No headphone will ever produce bass like a good external sub will. More usage is making them sound better and better at 2 months old.   The AD700 staging is so good that typical music will sound lacking...
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hulias

Good soundstage

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By hulias

Pros: Comfortable, value for money, mid-range

Cons: Weak bass

This is my first ever headphone that I have and I really like it. I would highly recommend it as an entry level headphones. For the amount you pay for, you cannot complain anymore. The sound is crisp and clear. Just that the bass is weak and certain genres of music are not very suitable. Classical, orchestra, strings sound really well on these cans. In short, if you are looking for a comfortable and sub $200 headphones, the AD700 would be on top of the list.
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brucej4

Hard to beat for the price

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By brucej4

Pros: Clean, clear sound, good dynamics and imaging

Cons: Really big, slight brightness on some recordings

I've had these for 2 1/2 years now, and have been very happy.  They replaced my Sennheiser 570, which are also very good, but not as clear as these.  The AD700 is also better than the low-end Stax that I used to use.  I'm driving them through an older Arcam 45-watt integrated amp with no problems - volume control is barely above the minimum for a decent listening level.   Dynamics and imaging are very good.  Bass is normal, not overemphasized.   Issues: They're crazy big, even on a medium-sized head.  Therefore, they move around a little, but they are still above-average in comfort.  I'd prefer it if the wings were more adjustable. ...
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DFXLuna

Fantastic.

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By DFXLuna

Pros: Super comfy, easily modable, no fatigue from 7 hours of listening.

Cons: Weak bass

This is my first pair of hifi cans so I don't really have anything to compare them to. It was a nice deal, I love the sound quality -especially when paired with a fiio e10, the e10's bass boost fixes the weak bass problem.
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voodoo do-er

ATH-AD700

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By voodoo do-er

Pros: feal grate and good sound vs price

Cons: funky colors

this is a good beginer hifi setup nice bas and high treble with clean sound don't get me wrong they sound grate all in all I would recomined them to anyone on a buget    the only con is that it has funnky coloers
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Bubo

Great pair of open cans

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By Bubo

Pros: Excellent reproduction comfortable to wear all day

Cons: Like all open cans ambient noise is an issue

Great pair of open cans at any price, comfortable to wear all day long. You can hear the ambient noise which has pros and cons. I wear these when I want to be able to hear what my kids are up to in the rest of the house or the door bell etc. If you are near the vacuum cleaner or dishwasher, you will hear them.    Strong recommendation for the right environment of application.
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Gozzer

Good Sound Stage/Gamer headphone

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By Gozzer

Pros: Even accross the frequencies, wide soundstage

Cons: rolled off highs and lows

These sound similar to the M50 however the sound stage is wider. Compared to the M50;s the highs and lows seem to be a little more rolled off. The great sound stage makes these are great for gaming. The mids are same qty as  M50 but more spacious.
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