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Technics EAH-T700 - An Impressive High-End 2-Way Headphone
Sep 3, 2015 at 12:12 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 153
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Sep 3, 2015 at 1:01 AM Post #2 of 153
Here are the information of the headphone
 
EAH-T700 Premium Stereo Headphones: Specifications
Headphone Type
  1. Closed
Driver & Diaphragm
  1. 50mm + Super Tweeter(ST)
  2. Advanced MLF + Aluminum
Frequency Response
  1. 3Hz- 100kHz
Headphone Adjustment
  1. Horizontal Slider /  Swivel
  2. Headband Slider / Housing Tilt
Cord
  1. 1.2m 4N-OFC / 3.0m 4N-OFC
  2. 3.5 -> 6.3mm adaptor
  3. Balance connection Compatible
Features and Technologies
  1. Natural Sound-field with Angled-Driver  [AD] System
  2. 100kHz High Resolution Sound with Super Tweeter
  3. High Linearity 50mm Dynamic Driver
  4. Floating Dynamic Driver & Anti-vibration Driver's Frame for Unnecessary Resonance and Vibration Elimination
  5. Anti-reverberation Structure  with Speaker Plate and Ear Pads
  6. 3D Ergonomic Ear Pads
 
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-unveils-technics-eah-t700-headphones-300137160.html
 
It seems that the "Advanced MLF" diaphragm is an improved version of MLF used in Panasonic RP-HD10 and the tweeter comes with an aluminum coating. Hope that they sound good.
 
Sep 4, 2015 at 12:26 PM Post #3 of 153
   

IFA 2015: Technics unveils its first headphones since the brand's 2014 relaunch

3rd September 2015 by Andy Clough  


 


 
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Yesterday Technics caused quite a stir at IFA with its prototype turntable, today it has unveiled its first pair of hi-fi headphones since the brand was relaunched last year.


 


A closed over-ear design, the Technics EAH-T700 features a two-way driver array: the 5cm Dynamic Driver produces mid and bass notes, while the 14mm super tweeter focuses on the treble.
An angled driver system is designed to ensure each sound within the mix is clearly heard, and unwanted vibrations are reduced to the minmum by Technics' use of a floating dynamic driver, anti-vibration frame and aluminium housing.
MORE: Technics to release a new turntable in 2016



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Technics claims the 100kHz "wideband reproduction" delivers "deep and robust bass right through to subtle and intricate trebles".
Connection is via a 1.2m cable with 3.5mm and 6.3mm jacks. A stylsh metal finish, headband slider and horizontal swivel ear pads complete the package. 







 
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The new Technics headphones are expected to cost "around £1000".
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http://www.whathifi.com/news/ifa-2015-technics-unveils-its-first-headphones-brands-2014-relaunch
 
Just wonder how the Super Tweeter and the improved drivers could rise the price to more than 6 times.
 
Sep 4, 2015 at 1:54 PM Post #4 of 153
"The new Technics headphones are expected to cost "around £1000".
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Wow.  That means these are probably going to go for between $1000-$1500 here in the US.
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And they will have to compete head-to-head with all the other great headphones in that price range.
 
At the very least, they are currently one of only two 2-way headphones that will soon be available, so that gives them a pretty unique position in the market.
 
Sep 4, 2015 at 2:13 PM Post #5 of 153
The original RP-HD10, with the MLF diaphragm, is not bassy or even bass-light, while the detail has been beautifully presented.
 
Unless they have improved the bass response, those tweeters are not worth the addition cost.
 
Sep 4, 2015 at 3:13 PM Post #6 of 153
unw209 said:
  The original RP-HD10, with the MLF diaphragm, is not bassy or even bass-light, while the detail has been beautifully presented.
 
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Do you own the RP-HD10?  If so, what is your overall opinion of them? 
 
I've been thinking about getting a pair.
 
Thanks.
 
Sep 5, 2015 at 12:56 AM Post #7 of 153
xero1 said:
   
Do you own the RP-HD10?  If so, what is your overall opinion of them? 
 
I've been thinking about getting a pair.
 
Thanks.
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My pair is still in the box and I have only them a few times.
To me the RP-HD10 is a monitoring headphone with emphasis on the middle and the high but not the ultra-high.
The quality of the bass (to me) is light and tight but you can feel them.
The build quality is good and the comfort is excellent.
The detail is so good that it makes this an unforgiving headphone, with poor source you might not have a good listening experience.
This headphone is much superior to the SONY 1R or ATH MSR7 and show potential to better systems.
 
Hope this can help you.
 
Sep 5, 2015 at 1:16 AM Post #8 of 153
Wow.  I'm a really big fan of the ATH-MSR7, and if the RP-HD10 can equal or better it at an even lower price, that would be truly impressive!
 
Now I'm definitely going to have to pick up a pair!
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Thanks for the info.
 
Sep 5, 2015 at 5:43 AM Post #9 of 153
the rp-hd10 have very good resolution, amazing soundstage for a closed headphone. very well built, very comfortable. a little too much treble for my taste but nothing dramatic. a source with a lower damping factor could tame them. they are definitely worth the money. sound way better than they cost. 
 
Sep 6, 2015 at 11:22 AM Post #10 of 153
xero1 said:
   
 
Wow.  That means these are probably going to go for between $1000-$1500 here in the US.
eek.gif

 
And they will have to compete head-to-head with all the other great headphones in that price range.
 
At the very least, they are currently one of only two 2-way headphones that will soon be available, so that gives them a pretty unique position in the market.
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I suppose even higher price. The thing is that new headphones will never be that good as those already designed. Now it is only the reason to make a bigger money in shorter time for this corporations. 
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 2:32 AM Post #11 of 153
Why do you think new headphones will not be better than ones already designed? This is exciting to try though. Do we need 2way headphones? Guess we have that in iems.


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Sep 7, 2015 at 8:41 AM Post #12 of 153
vnmslsrbms said:
Why do you think new headphones will not be better than ones already designed? This is exciting to try though. Do we need 2way headphones? Guess we have that in iems.


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Because no one did better ones for 30 years than MD1R and Orpheus?
 
I will aprecciate Technics if they release hi-end quality with normal price about 500$.
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 10:51 AM Post #13 of 153
synthax said:
 
Because no one did better ones for 30 years than MD1R and Orpheus?
 
I will aprecciate Technics if they release hi-end quality with normal price about 500$.
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As far as i know, those have coloured sound. Besides, R10 can't hold on any type of music. So what is good about them? Just because it shows craftmanship of a certain company?
 
Sep 7, 2015 at 10:31 PM Post #14 of 153
Orpheus was not even a mass market product.  If you want to generalize like your statement did, you should include all headphones, not just what were in your mind pinnacle sets.  IMO it's a ridiculous statement to say that headphones have not gotten better.  They definitely have leaped miles and bounds in recent years.  Just look at IEMs and headphones.  What used to be the TOTL are now sold as mid range, and not replaced.  That shows true progression.  A company won't sell similar products as upgrades (ok AKG did for the k701, 702, 712 etc).  In general say if you take Sennheiser the difference between HD600 and HD800 is very significant.  IMO they have gone so far so fast that they have hit a sort of plateau.  The newest products can boast new technology but not always better sound than the last generation.  You really think 30 years ago the average headphone was better than the average headphone now?  
 
Sep 8, 2015 at 10:33 AM Post #15 of 153
Sorry If I was too radical. But I feel dissapointed with new flagships which are not 3x better than previous TOTLs. But the price is 3X higher... I hope Technics will just show a class at good price.
 
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