[MattTCG]

^^ For the money, I'd go with Modi 2 MB. 

 

[mmq2404]

  Hi, please can you help me choose DAC+AMP to r70x, which I'm considering to buy? The DAC would be plugged to PC or cell phone via USB. The options are:
 
1) Schiit Modi 2 Uber + Magni 2 Uber
2) Schiit Modi 2 Uber + Valhalla 2
3) Pro-Ject Head Box DS
4) Creative Soundblaster X7
 
Thanks!

Modi MB + Valhalla 2 could be a perfect match 

Modi MB + Magni 2 Uber for an reasonable price.
 
 
I'd go with JDS Labs Element for "all-in-one" purpose.

 

[LayLay]

Anyone bother to give these headphones a real review with proper measurements and sensible wording?

 

[RERO]

  Anyone bother to give these headphones a real review with proper measurements and sensible wording?

 
Not with that attitude. 

 
 
Post #1 pretty much sums the R70x quite well. There's also Lachlan's review.
Here are Tyll's measurements.
 
If that isn't enough, then get the R70x and review it yourself.
No one really know your definition of a "real review".

 

[kurochin]

  Anyone bother to give these headphones a real review with proper measurements and sensible wording?

 
Depends how "real" you want it, I suppose.
Here's a review from Sonarworks: http://blog.sonarworks.com/studio-headphone-review-audio-technica-ath-r70x/
Aside from being misinformed about the cable - no channel labels because they're L/R signal independent - everything else seems honest enough, but do bear in mind that Sonarworks' primary objective is the sale of their calibration software.

 

[Mampus]

R70x is indeed awesome!
 

 

[LayLay]

I'm sorry, I was a bit mean yesterday with that remark, I have proceeded to surgically remove the uneven shaped wooden object from my posterior and the operation was hopefully a success.

 

[Bop]

Does anyone happen to know the pad dimensions or how it stocks up to the K240? (outer diameter 4.1" (104mm) with opening 2.2" (55mm))?
 
Apparently the Shure 1540 pads aren't a bad option for replacement: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/4z2zm4/update_shure_1540_pads_on_athr70x/

 

[mmq2404]

So far, what is the best replacement pads for R70x? Which don't change the sound much.

 

[Mark Up]

So far, what is the best replacement pads for R70x? Which don't change the sound much.

I had to take off the top wings (I call it my "big head mod") and bend the outer metal to fit better. They are so light, it didn't need wings. Even then I couldn't get them to reach fully to the bottom of my ears with the stock pads so I needed a solution that would fit longer. So I got these. http://www.nvx.com/earpads They are more soft than the Brainwavz HM5 pads (that also work on these cans. They now fit perfect, I can wipe skin oil off vs the absorbent stock material, the frequency response did not seem to change. I'd gotten the less expensive non-angled versions, I think angled versions work. A little stretching, and careful fitting, and it is on.

 

[Mark Up]

 Does anyone happen to know the pad dimensions or how it stocks up to the K240? 

 I tried some made to replace standard large round AKG ear cups, and they were a little to big around for the R70x.

 

[mmq2404]

  I had to take off the top wings (I call it my "big head mod") and bend the outer metal to fit better. They are so light, it didn't need wings. Even then I couldn't get them to reach fully to the bottom of my ears with the stock pads so I needed a solution that would fit longer. So I got these. http://www.nvx.com/earpads They are more soft than the Brainwavz HM5 pads (that also work on these cans. They now fit perfect, I can wipe skin oil off vs the absorbent stock material, the frequency response did not seem to change. I'd gotten the less expensive non-angled versions, I think angled versions work. A little stretching, and careful fitting, and it is on.

Thanks for your suggestion!
 
I'm living in the tropical country, -It is hot all the time, i'm afraid that the leather pads could make me sweat. 
Should i buy both the NVX & the HM5 hybrids pads? 

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[Mark Up]

 Thanks for your suggestion! I'm living in the tropical country, -It is hot all the time, i'm afraid that the leather pads could make me sweat. Should i buy both the NVX & the HM5 hybrids pads? 

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You could get the hybrid or the ones that are velour. I'm not sure how well they'll preserve the bass. If you don't mind a little less bass, the velour can work.

 

[LayLay]

Hi guys, I'm the guy who wrote that mean post up there. Well, after a difficult decision process, I ended up ordering the R70Xs! It's not another piece on my mantle, this will be my only serious pair for hopefully a very long time, hence the difficulty in making the decision. 
 
I actually wanted a pair of Audio Technicas for quite some time, but the European prices for the Air series were always quite rip-offish. The R70X is the exception to the rule, being very well priced in the region. Plus, I ended up needing a headphone that was a good reference pair as I began to dabble in making music again. They will be arriving within a week, so come on guys, make me feel real good (or perhaps I should say, even better) about my choice.

 

[epilogue]

What amp do you guys use with the r70x? At 470ohms my e12a can hardly power it.

I am currently considering:
Chord Mojo
Schiit magni + modi
JDS element

Any thoughts greatly appreciated