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Which Audio-Technica's should I buy? ATH-A700... or ATH-AD700?

post #1 of 8
7/2/10 at 3:49pm
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They're actually for a friend, and his main use will be gaming, music, and the occasional movie. I recommended the A700s, but he's curious if the D700s would suit his needs better, and I don't know much about them myself. Has anyone had experience with either of these headphones? 

 

ATH-A700s

http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-A700-Audio-Technica-Headphones/dp/B000E9VKUQ

 

ATH-AD700s

http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Audiophile-Headphones-Neodymium/dp/B000CMS0XU

 

 

He'll be pairing one of these headphones with the Zalman clip on mic.

 

 

What are your suggestions/ideas?


Edited by btsgreg - 7/2/10 at 5:13pm
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post #2 of 8
7/2/10 at 3:56pm

They don't sound similar at all. A700 has recessed mids athought they will have more bass impact.  The SRH440 would be a better choice for the same price if he wants closed.

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post #3 of 8
7/2/10 at 5:06pm

I haven't hear both but I own the AD700 and the soundstage and airiness would fit his gaming and music needs quite well. From what I hear the A700 doesn't preform as well with Gaming since the soundstage is significantly less than the AD700. I think most people find that the ad700's are the better of the two, especially for gaming. 

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post #4 of 8
7/2/10 at 5:07pm

Go with the AD700s, they're better all-rounders.

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post #5 of 8
7/2/10 at 5:14pm
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Thanks for the input so far, definitely helpful. More replies welcome!

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post #6 of 8
7/2/10 at 6:17pm

One more vote for the AD7's. I think for gaming (maybe even movies?) too, that the increase in soundstage between them is going to make a little bit more of a difference.


Edited by crossmd - 7/10/10 at 9:28am
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post #7 of 8
7/2/10 at 6:40pm

you should not even consider closed headphones for those needs

 

AD700 all the way.

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post #8 of 8
7/2/10 at 9:03pm

AD700 are the best headphones for gaming I have tried thus far. Leagues ahead of DT880 IMO.


Edited by stang - 7/2/10 at 10:39pm
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