[Noodles5666]

   
I don't have ZX2 and never had a chance to listen to it, but from a number of people who did - I heard it's output volume sounds low.  Don't know, maybe they are pushing their amp for a stack up to sell it together   But even if your DAP can drive them well, I was able to drive them with X3ii and N6 and AK120ii without a problem, it still sounds better amped.  Not the volume, but the improvement in energy and dynamics, and also bass sounds tighter when amped.  But it needs a good neutral amp, nothing warm or tube.  I used Cayin C5 with it and it's great, but once I switched bass boost on - it ruined the frequency balance.

Thanks for the help.  I just got the shipment.  I have it on max volume and it sounds very low.  My M50x sound high at ~50% volume.

 

[twister6]

 

   
I don't have ZX2 and never had a chance to listen to it, but from a number of people who did - I heard it's output volume sounds low.  Don't know, maybe they are pushing their amp for a stack up to sell it together   But even if your DAP can drive them well, I was able to drive them with X3ii and N6 and AK120ii without a problem, it still sounds better amped.  Not the volume, but the improvement in energy and dynamics, and also bass sounds tighter when amped.  But it needs a good neutral amp, nothing warm or tube.  I used Cayin C5 with it and it's great, but once I switched bass boost on - it ruined the frequency balance.

Thanks for the help.  I just got the shipment.  I have it on max volume and it sounds very low.  My M50x sound high at ~50% volume.

 
Sounds low with ZX2?  I guess that's expected   Also, you have to take into account output impedance of Walkman.  I assume you already have it on high gain?

 

[Asr]

Are you getting the R70X Asr? If you are, I look forward to your impressions and review!

 
Yup, it's just a question of when I decide to finally plunk down for it. Have to factor in another amp before I get it though since the Gilmore Lite is underspec'd to deliver much power into a 470 Ohm headphone. I predict that the R70X's amping requirements will ultimately result in its impressions being all over the map on Head-Fi, from people trying to drive it with various amps, not all of which will be successful.... 

 

[lsamod]

Waiting for the full review+comparisons.....

 

[kawaivpc1]

In terms of detail, would you choose R70x over AD2000x?
If you're a mixing engineer, would you prefer sound of R70x over AD2000x?

 

[earfonia]

Just posted my review of ATH-R70x, here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/765004/audio-technica-ath-r70x-in-depth-review-impressions
 
Enjoy! 

 

[Kane Williams]

Just posted my review of ATH-R70x, here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/765004/audio-technica-ath-r70x-in-depth-review-impressions

Enjoy! 

Nice review. I bought some AKG K7XX from Massdrop for making/mixing music which are essentially 702 AE's. I am very pleased with them but wonder if the R70x may be an improvement?

 

[earfonia]

Nice review. I bought some AKG K7XX from Massdrop for making/mixing music which are essentially 702 AE's. I am very pleased with them but wonder if the R70x may be an improvement?

I'm not sure. I never tried K7xx.

 

[Kane Williams]

I'm not sure. I never tried K7xx.

What about K712 or K702 AE? As these are very similar.

 

[XERO1]

   
I predict that the R70X's amping requirements will ultimately result in its impressions being all over the map on Head-Fi

 
Agreed.

 

[twister6]

 

   
I predict that the R70X's amping requirements will ultimately result in its impressions being all over the map on Head-Fi

 
Agreed.

 
Not true, as long as you are using a relatively neutral amp (nothing colored)   I tested my R70x with a number of DAPs, with and w/o amp, and the sound sig is still consistent.  I found it to be not too keen to warm sources or when you switch bass boost on my portable amp, but other than that - it's still a very consistent neutral sig with a natural tonality, great extension at both end of the spectrum, amazing retrieval of details, and excellent airy staging with 3D imaging.

 

[lsamod]

How is it compared to Q701? I want to upgrade to a slightly warm sound.any thoughts?.....

 

[twister6]

Can't add much to AKG comparison since I don't have any, but my review of R70x is up: http://www.head-fi.org/products/audio-technica-ath-r70x-r-series-professional-open-back-dynamic-reference-headphone/reviews/13058 and I included comparison with M50x, M70x, and MSR7.

 

[earfonia]

What about K712 or K702 AE? As these are very similar.

 
Sorry, no idea.
 
 

   
Not true, as long as you are using a relatively neutral amp (nothing colored)   I tested my R70x with a number of DAPs, with and w/o amp, and the sound sig is still consistent.  I found it to be not too keen to warm sources or when you switch bass boost on my portable amp, but other than that - it's still a very consistent neutral sig with a natural tonality, great extension at both end of the spectrum, amazing retrieval of details, and excellent airy staging with 3D imaging.

 
+1 Agree.
It is not difficult to drive, it is just prefer detailed sounding amps over the smooth warm amps.
 
 

How is it compared to Q701? I want to upgrade to a slightly warm sound.any thoughts?.....

 
Haven't tried Q701, but I do prefer this over the original K701. R70x has more midrange and bass body.
You can read my review and twister6 review to get better idea of how it sounds.

 

[indieman]

Can't add much to AKG comparison since I don't have any, but my review of R70x is up: http://www.head-fi.org/products/audio-technica-ath-r70x-r-series-professional-open-back-dynamic-reference-headphone/reviews/13058 and I included comparison with M50x, M70x, and MSR7.

Great review! Man I have to try these sometime...