Audio-Technica ATH-R70x - In-Depth Review & Impressions
Jul 16, 2015 at 5:26 AM Post #361 of 2,655
   
That's quite a stack of Yulong you have there! Bit off topic, but how do you like them? To keep on topic, how do you like them with the R70x?  
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Hi Haku, I'm doing review for Yulong DA8ii, the top of the Yulong stack. the other 2 are my old Yulong DA8 and Yulong A28.  How do I like them? They all have different sound signature 
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The old DA8 is smooth with a touch of warmness, IMHO, not very suitable for R70x. Yulong A28, the amp, is even warmer, definitely a no no for R70x. But the new DA8ii had departed from DA8 warm signature, more transparent and detailed, with better texture. I just recently listen to it, it sounds pretty good on R70x, but I will reserve my comments until I have enough time with it.
 
 
  wow I just bought: 'Brainwavz HM5 Velor Memory Foam Replacements Earpads at amazon LOL. Thank you earfonia! You help us lot! 
my stock pads are very dirty now...

 
You're most welcome!
 
 
  I also have same question for earfonia! Violectoric is good combo for R70x? 

 
V200 is quite neutral, so it is pretty much depending on the DAC section. I find it pretty good for R70x, though my preference is lean more to the ifi stack for R70x.
 
Jul 18, 2015 at 3:48 PM Post #364 of 2,655
Anyone have a Sony MA900? Is this considered an upgrade to the MA900? I watched lachlan's video but still looking out for some more opinions
i had ma900 before i upgraded to r70x. Definitely an upgrade. Of course they are not as comfortable as ma900 but sound much more natural and easier to losten to (i thought ma900 could sound a lil too harsh at times in upper mid)
Better bass response
 
Jul 18, 2015 at 5:11 PM Post #365 of 2,655
Sweet. My only problem now is: the MA900 is very easy to drive so I just plugged it in my laptop and that's it. Recently I got an e17k from someone I know so I've been using that. Now, will the R70x go okay with the e17k? Or should I (or do I have to) get a new one?
 
Jul 18, 2015 at 8:44 PM Post #366 of 2,655
Sweet. My only problem now is: the MA900 is very easy to drive so I just plugged it in my laptop and that's it. Recently I got an e17k from someone I know so I've been using that. Now, will the R70x go okay with the e17k? Or should I (or do I have to) get a new one?
e17 is capable of running r70x with no prob, but e17 sounds warm and doesnt really match with already warm sounding r70x. With the same money i spent on e17, i was able to purchase magni+modi and they are much better match with r70x in my opinion.
 
Jul 20, 2015 at 10:28 PM Post #367 of 2,655
Well I just got my pair of good r70x from the 15% off Amazon warehouse prime day deal last week.  The box was a little beat up, while the 1/4" adapter was loose rolling about the box.  It was definitely used or maybe just tested.  It looked basically like new to me.
 
So far my impressions are neutral bass and treble compared to K7XX.  Quite power hungry at -30db on the volume knob straight from my Emotiva DC-1 vs -34db K7XX vs -42db 1000x.  About 60% max volume on a 3rd gen Ipod Touch for a good listening volume.
 
The bass quite boost to full not over-powering bass compared to the AD1000x.  The ear pads feel deeper wheres my ears feel like nothing is touching them.  The added depth combined with new headband design are comfortable and increases the tension compared to the AD1000x. In regards to the midrange and highs, I really need to put some time off on the weekend.  Based off memory, the detailing is increased, while the midrange and highs seem similar so far.
 
Jul 22, 2015 at 11:09 AM Post #368 of 2,655
I bought TEAC HA-501 class A headphone amp recently, so I tested TEAC + R70x combo again.
 
settup;
 
5K iMac --USB cable--> TEAC UD-501(DAC) --XLR cable--> TEAC HA-501(headphone amp) -->R70x
 
simply I'm stunned!!!
with this combo R70x sounds Hi-Fi,  NO dull at all, 3D spacial and very clear and very dynamic and analytical but at same time very musical! ahhhh
I feel guilty right now...
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 because I have been thinking that R70x is very dull headphone! lol
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 i was wrong!
 
TEAC will soon discon this units. because new TEAC UD503 has just released.
if you like analytical sound, this combo may be one of best combo for R70x.
 

 
Jul 23, 2015 at 8:26 PM Post #369 of 2,655
Does anybody know if Shure SRH940 pads will work on the R70x also?  They seem to have close to the same dimensions as brainwavz HM5 pads.
 
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-HPAEC1440-Replacement-SRH1440-Headphones/dp/B005OM06RG/ref=sr_1_2?&ie=UTF8&qid=1437697412&sr=8-2&keywords=shure+headphone+pads
 
Jul 24, 2015 at 1:32 PM Post #372 of 2,655
  I bought TEAC HA-501 class A headphone amp recently, so I tested TEAC + R70x combo again.
 
settup;
 
5K iMac --USB cable--> TEAC UD-501(DAC) --XLR cable--> TEAC HA-501(headphone amp) -->R70x
 
simply I'm stunned!!!
with this combo R70x sounds Hi-Fi,  NO dull at all, 3D spacial and very clear and very dynamic and analytical but at same time very musical! ahhhh
I feel guilty right now...
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 because I have been thinking that R70x is very dull headphone! lol
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 i was wrong!
 
TEAC will soon discon this units. because new TEAC UD503 has just released.
if you like analytical sound, this combo may be one of best combo for R70x.
 

 
Awesome setup!
 
Jul 25, 2015 at 10:58 PM Post #374 of 2,655
Well I've put in a good amount time listening during week and picked some more comparisons with my AD1000x.
 
The R70x separates instruments clearly, but has a much smaller sound stage.  Underneath the earpads surrounding the driver is some foam similar to the K7XX, attached with some glue/double sided tape.
 
The AD1000x has some boosts in the mid and high regions, more bass drop off.
 
The comparisons was a bit difficult to do since the AD1000x were more efficient than the R70x.  In the end, I would say an R70x is more a complement to my AD1000x, since they sound different EQ and sound stage-wise.
 
Jul 26, 2015 at 3:31 PM Post #375 of 2,655
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Have you guys tried R70x with Sony PHA 3 and its balanced cable?
I think R70x and Sony balanced cable are compatible.
Both uses dual stereo 3.5mm.
Can anyone try this and tell us how they sound?
 

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