Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X Open backed Hi-Fi headphones

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HD650 is warmer, smoother, and slightly darker, with more 'creamy' midrange. ATH-R70x sounds a little dryer, with better detail and clarity, also slightly better bass and midrange texture. Overall ATH-R70x sounds less coloured than HD650, to my ears ATH-R70x is more natural sounding.

The sense of distance and depth between the instruments is easily felt and heard, while the layers of clean detail keep you hooked into the song.The ATH-AD700X has a connection cable made from OFC (oxygen-free copper) treated for improved conduction which avoids any sound alteration. 3D WING STRUCTURE

Moreover, the Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro sounds a little better than the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X for lows. However, the latter is slightly better in terms of mids and highs. The pounding piano keys in Regina Spektor’s Flowers are laden with subtlety, and you can hear the rasp in her melodic voice.The earpads are smaller than the rest of the headphones in comparison. Still comfortable, but I do prefer a little larger and deeper earpads for better comfort. ATH-R70x earpads touch my pinna lightly, not up to uncomfortable level, but larger earpads would be more comfortable. In comparison with Beyerdynamic T1 earpad below, T1 earpad inner diameter is around 5.8 cm, and ATH-R70x earpad inner diameter is around 5 cm. To estimate the frequency response, I did White Noise measurement using AudioTool application and Dayton Audio iMM-6 calibrated measurement microphone. It’s not an accurate measurement, only for estimation. White Noise file was generated by Audacity, played through Yulong DA8. Dayton iMM-6 microphone was positioned at my ear, as shown on the following picture: Forza Claire Hybrid RCA (8 inch) (loan from @igndenny - Thanks a lot! Very nice sounding RCA cable!)

Coupled with the lightweight construction of the ATH-AD700Xs, this means the headphones don’t apply too much pressure on your ears, making them easy to wear for long periods of listening. Verdict Comparison with Philips Fidelio X1 There are some similarities on the tonality. When compared to ATH-R70x, Fidelio X1 sounds mildly V shape in tonality, more bass, slightly more treble, and slightly leaner midrange. Main difference is on the bass. Personally I like X1 bass, it has better low bass extension and bass punch. While ATH-R70x bass level would be more suitable for the purists. Fidelio X1 treble level is slightly more sparkling. ATH-R70x wins around the midrange area, vocal sounds better and fuller on ATH-R70x. When looking for flat and balanced tonality, to my ears ATH-R70x tonality is slightly flatter than Fidelio X1, while Fidelio X1 is more fun sounding. Fidelio X1 has a tad better dynamic and sounds livelier. Probably due to better bass. Fidelio X1 also slightly sounds more spacious, probably due to slightly larger and more spacious ear cups. Level of detail is quite comparable between the two. There is no noticeable size or weight difference between these two. AD700X weighs 265 grams, whereas the other is 235 grams. The headband on both of them can be adjusted according to your own head. The 3D Wing headband structure consists of small removable wings that are found across the range of our HiFi headphones. No adjustment is necessary, the headset adapts itself to any shaped head as soon as it is positioned over the head, and removes the feeling of pressure felt with "classic" headband headphones. Ultra lightweight Mids are smooth with an appropriate amount of presence. Depending on your preference, they are not too forward or recessed, which can sound good or bad. The mids have great detail and clarity without being harsh or fatiguing to listen to for long periods.

The little flaps (which Audio Technica calls ‘self-adjusting 3D Wing Support’) right under the double-hooped headband are flexible enough to adjust to any head shape, but they are a bit too loose for our liking.

From the design perspective it is quite clear that they are oriented to different segments. The low impedance Fidelio X1 is more smartphone friendly, easier to drive by portable devices, practically can be used by anyone. While the high impedance ATH-R70x requires headphone amplifier or audio player with higher output voltage, oriented more to the professionals and serious audiophiles.

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ATH-R70x is not as fast and detailed as HD 800, but it has more balanced and neutral sounding tonality. For spotting details in mixing, HD 800 is clearly the better option. For music listening, I generally prefer the more natural and pleasing sound character of ATH-R70x. As far as comfort goes; once you put them on, there?s almost no discomfort - except for the occasional slipping if there?s a lot of head-shaking involved. Most of the times I forget I?m even wearing a pair of headphones! These headphones are made from high-quality materials, including aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy components, to make sure the design is both lightweight and durable at the same time. However, Audio-Technica could have made this headphone more durable at this price range.