[1337rice]

  Have another question: Does R70x lacks bass response, or it depends on recording or equipment?
 
I listen to various genres of music, mostly are Trance, Pop, Rock, Ballad, and Female Vocals.
 
I found the Fidelio X2 slightly too boomy and slightly V-shaped which is not my liking.

 
earfonia mentioned the X1 here
JimmyJohns99 compared the X2 with the R70x here
 
I actually impulse purchased one today (along with a Grace x Massdrop m9xx), and I must say that I'm really impressed with how this thing handled to the genres you've listed. Given that you have a Nogizaka46 profile pic, I assume you listen to Japanese music as well?
 
It's too bad this headphone doesn't have comfortable earpads, or I've gotten so used to the MDR-Z7's large and soft pads. 

 

[woodpecker]

  Have another question: Does R70x lacks bass response, or it depends on recording or equipment?
 
I listen to various genres of music, mostly are Trance, Pop, Rock, Ballad, and Female Vocals.
 
I found the Fidelio X2 slightly too boomy and slightly V-shaped which is not my liking.

They lack subbass, but not bass. It depends how the music is mixed. If there is a lot of subbass content and your ears are "trained" with subwoofers, then you will miss something. The M50x for example, have more subbass, but it feels unnatural and bloated. The R70x are a bit on the warmer side with unfatiguing treble and that makes them compatible with a wide range of music. They are the type of headphones that makes you listen to the whole album, not just the selected songs...

 

[Triodemode]

  Have another question: Does R70x lacks bass response, or it depends on recording or equipment?
 
I listen to various genres of music, mostly are Trance, Pop, Rock, Ballad, and Female Vocals.
 
I found the Fidelio X2 slightly too boomy and slightly V-shaped which is not my liking.

In my experience, the R70x is not at all lacking in bass.  The bass on these headphones is very tight, accurate and really deep when the music calls for it (if they are connected to a really good headphone amplifier).  In my experience, many headphones give the illusion of deep bass by way of driver distortion and/or poor dampening, which often results in slightly loose and exaggerated bass.
 
The R70x does not have a 'V' shaped sound at all.  On the contrary, they exhibit a very neutral response across the complete frequency spectrum.

 

[rovopio]

  Just posted my R70x review.

 
Hi Keanex, in relation to your review... if I have ~$250 $300 to spend, which Audio Technica would you recommend were I to seek AT's euphoric midrange?

 

[mmq2404]

Thanks for your all replies! 

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@1337rice: Yes, I'm a fan of Nogizaka46 and listen to J-music as well.

 

[bavinck]

You guys all suck - you made me buy this stupid headphone

 

[oatp1b1]

Nice. Mine arrives tomorrow or the day after, just in time when my new listening chair is ready for pick up. 

 

[bavinck]

  Nice. Mine arrives tomorrow or the day after, just in time when my new listening chair is ready for pick up. 

Oh man, good idea - I need a listening chair!

 

[hakushondaimao]

  You guys all suck - you made me buy this stupid headphone

 
You going to bring it to the Calgary meet and show off? DO IT!

 

[bavinck]

   
You going to bring it to the Calgary meet and show off? DO IT!

Lol.
 
I really do want to go, but I have 5 little kids and getting time away is tough. The wife and I are in negotiations and planning as to how that might work...keep you posted.
 
By the by, you guys notice any significant burn in effects on these?

 

[hakushondaimao]

  Lol.
 
I really do want to go, but I have 5 little kids and getting time away is tough. The wife and I are in negotiations and planning as to how that might work...keep you posted.
 
By the by, you guys notice any significant burn in effects on these?

 
Nope. Sounded superb right out of the box.

 

[Tomkat85]

  Lol.
 
I really do want to go, but I have 5 little kids and getting time away is tough. The wife and I are in negotiations and planning as to how that might work...keep you posted.
 
By the by, you guys notice any significant burn in effects on these?

 
 
I noticed absolutely NO DIFFERENCE between when I heard back on StoreDJ's demo copy during my initital impressions and to the Xth / hundredth hours I've bought my own  to this day. 
 
Love them once - love them forever. This headphone pretty much makes you forget everything else and simply just allows you to listen just to the music.

 

[Suopermanni]

Agreed with tomkat85, who appears to be an Aussie?
 
These HPs are awesome and to me are competition with the old HE500 in some respects. Also, I learnt that Forza Audio Works does make custom cables for R70x in case people need one?

 

[oatp1b1]

Agreed with tomkat85, who appears to be an Aussie?

These HPs are awesome and to me are competition with the old HE500 in some respects. Also, I learnt that Forza Audio Works does make custom cables for R70x in case people need one?

I can't find that on their website. Do you have to drop them an e-mail?

 

[Suopermanni]

I can't find that on their website. Do you have to drop them an e-mail?

 
Yes, you need to give them an email and order it custom.