[ranfan]

Yeah, I think the R70 do emit some noticeable background noise. You also need raise the volume high to get a decent level. Compared to Hifiman 400, I prefer the latter for its more engaging and clear sound.

 

[sabocat]

Yeah, I think the R70 do emit some noticeable background noise. You also need raise the volume high to get a decent level. Compared to Hifiman 400, I prefer the latter for its more engaging and clear sound.

Mine are dead quiet

 

[jaibautista]

To fellow ATH-R70x owners,
 
You owe to yourself to try your R70x with the WA3 tube amp. I would even hazard to claim that the WA3 + R70x combo is arguably among the best pound-for-pound.
 
 
 
(BTW I am using a Chord Hugo as my line-level DAC.)

 

[TheDreamthinker]

  To fellow ATH-R70x owners,
 
You owe to yourself to try your R70x with the WA3 tube amp. I would even hazard to claim that the WA3 + R70x combo is arguably among the best pound-for-pound.
 
 
 
(BTW I am using a Chord Hugo as my line-level DAC.)

 
I find this intriguing. One of the few cases I have seen where the headphones themselves feel vastly out of proportion from the rest of the chain.

 

[jaibautista]

   
I find this intriguing. One of the few cases I have seen where the headphones themselves feel vastly out of proportion from the rest of the chain.

 
Don't be surprised when I say this: I got the WA3 specifically just for the R70x, after enjoying so much what I heard with demo units of such at one of the local stores. I also have an HD600 and I think that the R70x is a much better match, synergy-wise, for the WA3 compared to the HD600.
 
That's why I'm really surprised why the R70x isn't getting that much mileage from the audio community. Here is a pair of full-sized, open-back headphones that scale really well with the equipment you pair with it. Yes, it's a PITA to drive given its high impedance rating but once you have the necessary gear to push beyond that barrier, you're rewarded with arguably the best sound for each dollar spent (provided the R70x's sound signature is up your alley. 
 
I am not hyping this product; i think considering that this has been released for more than a year already, that is moot and academic. I am just stating a fact: this is a great pair of headphones, especially if you can get it for the cheap.

 

[MattTCG]

   
Don't be surprised when I say this: I got the WA3 specifically just for the R70x, after enjoying so much what I heard with demo units of such at one of the local stores. I also have an HD600 and I think that the R70x is a much better match, synergy-wise, for the WA3 compared to the HD600.
 
That's why I'm really surprised why the R70x isn't getting that much mileage from the audio community. Here is a pair of full-sized, open-back headphones that scale really well with the equipment you pair with it. Yes, it's a PITA to drive given its high impedance rating but once you have the necessary gear to push beyond that barrier, you're rewarded with arguably the best sound for each dollar spent (provided the R70x's sound signature is up your alley. 
 
I am not hyping this product; i think considering that this has been released for more than a year already, that is moot and academic. I am just stating a fact: this is a great pair of headphones, especially if you can get it for the cheap.

 
I would agree. Just a great value for the dollar. I got mine around Black Friday for just under $200 and felt like that I stole them. Scales well from solid state to tube amps (Crack for me). 

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

I got the R70x for like 200 SGD used (in Singapore, of course). Perhaps the single best purchase decision in my life so far.

 

[eimis]

These things are amazing. Great engineering in all areas.

I encourage others to plug the Sonarworks FR calibration DSP into their digital audio chains. It's like opening a window...
I liked it so much I even bought the plugin after trial ended

 

[trufunk]

Just received these today, they do fit tighter than the AD900X. Have not listened long enough to give any real impressions yet. Build seems pretty good.

Really liking these so far, the sound is very different than the AD's the sound is really growing on me!


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[Mike88]

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!

 

[MattTCG]

  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!

 
There you go. Alternately consider: building a bottlehead Crack or Jotunheim with a balanced cable for the r70x. 

 

[dakanao]

Anyone here that want to trade their R70x with my HE-400i?

 

[MattTCG]

Maybe open a classified? 

 

[MattTCG]

r70x now up to $350 on Amazon. 

 

[Mike88]

   
There you go. Alternately consider: building a bottlehead Crack or Jotunheim with a balanced cable for the r70x. 

Thank you. Would it be a significant step forward if I went for Bifrost instead of Modi 2 Uber?