[berndawg3]

Hey guys, I need a pair of closed cans and have narrowed it down to the ATH-A700 and the ATH-ES7. I haven't found many reviews on them, but I will continue searching. If anyone can give me some help or point me in the recommendation. In the meantime, cast your vote! Thanks

 

[berndawg3]

I'm looking for the best comfort and sound quality from an un-amped source. I don't need a flat response, but I want a detailed, fun sound for games, movies, and rock.

 

[HF_Frodo]

I voted for ES7.
From my experience, ES7 has better SQ than A700. And if portability is important to you, then obvious choice is ES7.

 

[berndawg3]

Thanks Frodo. It's interesting to hear the ES7 has better SQ. How is the soundstage difference and positional audio in games, if you have any experience? How about comfort-wise?

 

[IceClass]

ATH-A700 based solely on my owning a pair and being happy for the money.

I have no experience with the ES7.

 

[HF_Frodo]

Hello berndawg3,
First, I'd like to mention that my opinion regarding SQ is based on A-Bing at the store. I own ES7, but not A700 (I have AD700 though). I don't play games much, so I cannot comment on positional audio, but I can tell you ES7's soundstage is not so wide. Comfort-wise, A700 should be better with 3D Wind Support. ES7 has quite strong clamping force (and it is supra-aural) thus it takes some time to get used to it.

 

[berndawg3]

Thanks Frodo, appreciate your input on real-world experience. I didn't realize the ES7s were supra-aural, so that really sways me to the ATH-A700s, since I really want circumaural.

 

[ricmat]

ES7 all the way!!

 

[odymmij]

For comfort, A700 hands down.

Edit: I didn't realize I dug up a dead thread...