[btsgreg]

They're actually for a friend, and his main use will be gaming, music, and the occasional movie. I recommended the A700s, but he's curious if the D700s would suit his needs better, and I don't know much about them myself. Has anyone had experience with either of these headphones? 
 
ATH-A700s
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-A700-Audio-Technica-Headphones/dp/B000E9VKUQ
 
ATH-AD700s
http://www.amazon.com/Technica-ATH-AD700-Audiophile-Headphones-Neodymium/dp/B000CMS0XU
 
 
He'll be pairing one of these headphones with the Zalman clip on mic.
 
 
What are your suggestions/ideas?

 

[JayB18]

They don't sound similar at all. A700 has recessed mids athought they will have more bass impact.  The SRH440 would be a better choice for the same price if he wants closed.

 

[Bigrock2150]

I haven't hear both but I own the AD700 and the soundstage and airiness would fit his gaming and music needs quite well. From what I hear the A700 doesn't preform as well with Gaming since the soundstage is significantly less than the AD700. I think most people find that the ad700's are the better of the two, especially for gaming. 

 

[Mr Joboto]

Go with the AD700s, they're better all-rounders.

 

[btsgreg]

Thanks for the input so far, definitely helpful. More replies welcome!

 

[crossmd]

One more vote for the AD7's. I think for gaming (maybe even movies?) too, that the increase in soundstage between them is going to make a little bit more of a difference.

 

[swbf2cheater]

you should not even consider closed headphones for those needs
 
AD700 all the way.

 

[stang]

AD700 are the best headphones for gaming I have tried thus far. Leagues ahead of DT880 IMO.