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Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
Features
- 53 mm drivers reproduce clear treble and midrange. Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils for superior power handling. Impedance: 38 ohms
- Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW . Full open-air type headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, resulting in a completely natural sensation
- Self-adjusting 3D Wing Support provides a comfortable listening experience; total ear-fit design minimizes pressure. Maximum Input Power: 700 mW
- Frequency Response - 20 20, 000 Hz and Impedance - 45 ohms
- Connector Type: 3.5mm
- Connector Type: 3.5mm
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Included Components: Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X headphone, Detachable 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) adapter
Description
Newly designed 53 mm drivers reproduce clear treble and midrange. Bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils for superior power handling. Full open-air type headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, resulting in a completely natural sensation. Lightweight aluminum honeycomb casing with excellent acoustic properties. Self-adjusting 3D Wing Support provides a comfortable listening experience; total ear-fit design minimizes pressure. Flexible raised-fabric earpads offer excellent wearing comfort and durability. Highly conductive OFC single-sided cord with elastic TPE sheath to prevent tangles. Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter.
Brand: Audio-Technica
Color: Black
Ear Placement: Open Ear
Form Factor: Over Ear
Impedance: 38 ohm
Brand Name: Audio-Technica
Model Number: ATH-AD700X
Model Name: ATH-AD700X
Built-In Media: Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X headphone, Detachable 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) adapter
Age Range Description: Adult
Warranty Description: 1 year
Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging
Number of Items: 1
Series Number: 700
Global Trade Identification Number: 17
Manufacturer: Audio-Technica
External Testing Certification: Não aplicável
Headphones Ear Placement: Open Ear
Headphone Folding Features: Over Ear
Earpiece Shape: over-ear
Control Method: Remote
Battery Charge Time: 5 hours
Impedance: 38 ohm
Noise Control: None
Frequency Response: 20000 hertz
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Audio Driver Size: 5.3 centimeters
Frequency Range: 5 Hz - 30 kHz
Enclosure Material: Aluminum
Specific Uses For Product: Versatile
Antenna Location: Music
Compatible Devices: Various Brands of Laptops, Desktops, Music Production Equipment, Tablets, and Smartphones with 3.5mm Audio Jack or 6.3mm Adapter
Cable Features: Detachable
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Additional Features: sports-and-exercise
Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm;6.3 mm
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Color: Black
Style Name: ATH-AD700X
Theme: Audio Equipment
Item Weight: 0.5 kg
Unit Count: 1 Count
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Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
So, I was in the market for some new headphones. A friend of mine had suggested the AudioTechnica ATH-M50x, but after perusing lots of extensive reviews on them I decided against them. The most important factor to me is comfort, and from what I had been reading about those, they weren't necessarily bad headphones, they just weren't very good ~$200 headphones. And apparently, they take "some getting used to" in terms of comfort. I was turned off by both of these sentiments and decided to look for something else. I figured open-back may be the way to go, and eventually settled on a pair of the ATH-AD700X's. In my opinion, the best things about these headphones are, ironically, things a lot of people have outlined in their own reviews here as being negatives. Let's start with the mechanism these use to stay on your head. You have likely seen many reviews here saying the mechanism these headphones use is "too loose". In my opinion, they are not too loose at all. They grip your head with a very light, feathery touch. At first it may feel like they could slip off if you just tilt your head the wrong way, but they will not. Unless you're thrashing your head to some VERY SERIOUS metal there is no way these are going to fall off, whether you're laying down in bed or sitting in a chair. Also, I have always had difficulty laying down in bed and using big headphones. More often than not, the cans just get shoved into strange, awkward positions, or the whole thing is really just gripping my head way too tight and it gets VERY uncomfortable VERY quickly. That is not the case with these headphones. They are extremely comfortable to wear in bed, and they sound great too. Next, let's go to the cable. I've seen SO MANY reviews saying they hate the cable for being "too long", and they hate how the cable "coils up." In my opinion, these are actually things worthy of praise. I would rather have a pair of headphones with a cable that is too long than a pair with a cable that is one inch too short. NOTHING is more frustrating than that. As for the cable "coiling up", when in use this is never a problem. The cable is so long that any coiling is going to occur pretty far away from your body. And the cable "coiling up" sounds like a bad thing at first, until you see HOW it is coiling up. This cable has a tendency to coil up into the shape it was originally packaged in. So if you put the headphones away somewhere, you can rest assured knowing the cable will VERY EASILY arrange itself back into a very space efficient form factor. This is a pro to me, because I do not have a dedicated microphone. So I will often switch between headphones when using my computer. Additionally, you will know the cable is also SAFE in these conditions. I have broken many headphones over the years because I have poorly maintained the cable. This cable going into the exact arrangement I need when I wish to store it somewhere, with very little effort on my part, is a godsend and I am totally cool with that. Now that these two are out of the way, let's move into some more pros. The sound is great. I'm not an audiophile, so I have no opinion on how "chocolatey" the mids are or how "minty" the treble is, or whatever buzzwords those people like to use to describe their sound equipment. But what I can tell you is, the sound is very clear and crisp and you will no doubt pick up on details in music that you never heard before, especially if you've spent your whole life using substandard, cheap headphones or "gaming" headsets. I play a digital piano through my DAW software, and immediately I could tell a massive difference in not just the overall quality, but also the clarity in the finer details of the various piano libraries I had been using for months --- details I previously did not even know were there. And this is straight, out of box performance. No EQ, not even hooked into an audio interface. Just plugging right into a line output on my computer case. So, how about audio clarity in a noisy environment? In my opinion, ambient background noises are only SLIGHTLY easier to hear through these, than my usual pair of closed-back headphones. I have a fan in my room that I run pretty much all the time on the lowest setting. Even with my usual pair of closed-back headphones, I can hear the fan. The only time I can't is if I barrage my ears with a constant stream of very loud noises. The same exact case applies with these headphones. If the sound is loud enough you will be completely tuned out to any external noises. I don't even need them that loud to reach a point that they overpower the sound of my whirring fan. Are there any cons I can think of? Not really. I guess they aren't quite as bassy as my usual headphones could get, but I prefer that. Sometimes stuff would just sound so...mixed up and muddied on my other headphones, and that was all due to their closed design. I'm sure someone with vastly superior background in audio equipment can find something to dislike about these headphones, but I'm a simple man. As that kind of person, I really can not find anything to dislike about these headphones. So far they have been a blast and I am loving them. If you are a relatively simple person too, and you just want to get something better than whatever dollar store headphones you've been using for years, these will definitely be good value to you. I will not be giving any rating towards "Noise Cancellation", because these are not noise cancelling headphones. Why that is even something I can rate on these doesn't really make any sense to me.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021 by Amazon Customer
Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
Update at Bottom (7/6/16) I've owned these headphones for a little more than a month. I owned the Audio Technica M-50S model for about a year and really liked listening to music and audio in general through them. The problem I had with the 50S was that every time someone walked into my office, I had to take them off to hear them. Well, the AD700X's fixed this problem. Now I just turn the tunes down and folks can communicate with me without the removal of the head set. But really..... I didn't just buy them for that. I did a fair amount of research into Open Backed headphones and wanted to not blow my budget in the process. The AD700X's were a great middle of the road item. I also, at the same time, discovered and started playing around with Binaural Audio - audio that is recorded the way your ears hear it. Check out the Verge's Youtube video on Binaural Audio in NYC. It's really well done. The open-backed headphones eliminated the "closed" feeling that the M50S have and allow for greater sound-space-awareness. So games like Modern Warfare sound better and you're able to precisely hear noises. Don't get me wrong, M50 gets 5 stars because they are great headphones too - but the AD700X are open, which improves the spacial sound as well that sweaty ear problem. Admit it, your ears get sweaty. It's ok. It happens to all of us. These AD700X's will aid in that. Since the back of the case is open, the air is free to move around and keep your cranium from sweating.Personally, I also think the ear pads are nicer on the AD700X over the M50S. 10 feet of cable on these make them great for plugging into gaming/sound systems, but sitting at a desk, sometimes it gets annoying to constantly be managing the cable. Not a deal breaker, not a star taker for the review - just a point to consider before clicking "Add to Cart." Finally, don't wear these in public places (read: airplane, train, subway, etc) or anywhere you're going to be in close proximity to others. They are open-backed, meaning sound will bleed out of them and into the poor ears of the people around you and although for may not care what others like or don't like - you're a human being on this planet like the rest of us. Be kind to your fellow earth inhabitants. Instead, wear these headphones in situations where you want to hear the depth of the audio space WHILE ALSO having the liberty of not interfering with others. Gaming, video editing, Binaural Audio recording, live band recordings, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, movie watching (especially after the kids go down) and YouTube surfing are all a great way to utilize these headphones. Oh, also, they are massive - so you're going to look dorky. Just sayin. Anyone who owns these, looks dorky wearin' um..... and yes, I own them. I'm a dork. UPDATE 7/6/16: So it's been a while now that I've owned and used these headphones. Primarily, I use them to listen to music at work while I work on the network (Thank you Spotify/Amazon Prime Music). The listening experience is really comfortable. The soft headphone ears are great for long periods of time. I have also found (although at first, I was skeptical) that the head rests on these (although made of plastic) are surprisingly comfortable and gentle. They are not great performers when mixing live sound (bands, etc) but they are wonderful when you're trying to get work done but still hear what's going on in the room around you. People are no longer able to sneek up on me :) Still giving these headphones 5/5. They are way too big to cart around everywhere, practically, but if you have a desk or a couch where these headphones will primarily reside, then they make for a great listening experience.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015 by JonTheCanadian
Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
These are a fantastic pair of open-backs for anyone who appreciates high quality music but doesn't want to break the bank. I have four pairs of Audio Technica headphones now, but this was my first open-back pair. I did an extensive amount of research into 'hi fi' audiophile headphones before buying open-backs, and ultimately the reason I bought these was because they have amazing reviews, and anything above this price range suffers extensively from the law of diminishing return. All that said.. Audio performance: - Noise cancellation: These are open-back headphones. If you've done your research you know this is the opposite of what you're buying with open-backs. - Sound Quality: These headphones have absolutely incredible sound for mids and highs, and the sound stage is breathtaking - this line of headphones isn't called 'air' for nothing.. After dozens of hours listening to a broad range of genres, I can tell that acoustics and vocals is where these will provide the best experience. Rock, Country, Orchestra, classic, etc - these genres will absolutely blow your mind with sound quality, clarity, warmth, and realism. The first artist I listened to on these was Sam Smith, and they are still my favorite artist to listen to with these cans. If you've never cared much for bass, these headphones will not disappoint you. - Bass: If you've got this far, you've probably inferred that the bass isn't the best. I don't want to misrepresent here: the bass isn't bad... But if you primarily to listen to EDM, House, Dubstep, etc; I would suggest looking at closed back headphones. Audio Technicas ATH-M50X are universally considered one of the best mid-budget closed-back headphones on the market, and they will deliver a great bass experience. If EDM is only part of the deal for you here, you can always get an amplifier with bass boost, and that will easily take the cows home. - Comfort: These are very lightweight and comfortable, but I would put 2-3 hours as the max listening time before you'll start to notice them pressing into your skull. The loop design holding the two sides together makes for a somewhat slanted fit on your head, where (depending how big/small your head is) you will feel slightly more pressure under your ears than over. Over 2-3 hours, they will migrate down your head a little, eventually resting on the top of your ears. Because of this I have to readjust them every once in a while. In summary, they are comfortable, but not the best for hyper long listening experiences. They aren't the most comfortable headphones I've worn, but are certainly not bad. Summary: If you want high quality headphones for any sound wave invented before the 1990's, these headphones will be highly satisfactory, and for a great price. These are amazing open-back headphones for $110~. Anything above this price range will deliver small and highly subjective improvements in sound quality, but there are better option out there if you're looking for a good bass experience. P.S. Audio is an extremely subjective sensory input, so every review will be different. If you can't decide because there are two many choices on the market, I recommend looking at 3 or 4 'Top 10' lists on google for the listening experience you want, then finding a brand on those lists that you already trust and matching it with your price range. Audiophilia is a deep, deep rabbit hole of subjectivity. I found myself spending too much time doing research, so I just decided to pull the trigger on something mid-budget (these) with a brand I trusted (Audio Technica), and I am not at all disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2020 by Erik
Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
I struggle with allodynia — a condition where ordinary pressure can register as varying levels of pain — and over the years I accumulated a mass graveyard of headphones from trying pairs that didn’t work out. Most over-the-ear ones cause a tight band effect around my head and even headphones touted as comfortable would become quickly intolerable, sometimes as quickly as a few minutes. Earbuds are a mixed bag too — sometimes they're fine, other times they’re excruciating.
The ATH-AD700X are designed differently in a way I can actually tolerate. Instead of a traditional headband pressing down, they use what Audio-Technica calls "3D Wing Support”. These two padded wings rest like butterflies on the sides of your head to keep them on while the band floats across the top. This significantly reduces the amount of pressure and it’s a drastic difference for me as I can potentially wear them for hours. They also work with most of my earrings, including tragus and conch piercings (though I do have a lot of real estate to my ears so ymmv), and don’t feel too hot.
On the sound side, these are open-back and as common with that style, they excel in clarity over bass. They’re fairly neutral with a spacious soundstage, so both music and calls feel natural. Its bass isn’t deep and rumbling so boosting is necessary if that’s your preference, but they still sound lively and full. Though sometimes higher pitches can come through a bit sharply, overall they’re very clean and well-balanced. My only real complaint is that the cable is fixed. I prefer coiled ones, so when I converted this I had to use a heat gun instead of baking in the oven. It had me so nervous I was gonna mess up and cause myself a lot more work needing to repair them, but thankfully it worked out and they hold a coil well. These have been my go-to headphones since mid-2023 and I’m still incredibly happy with them. While there are days I have to use earbuds or speakers instead, this is the most manageable pair I’ve found for allodynia so far. For anyone else with head pain that misses wearing cans, I still highly recommend these even in 2026.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
I admit, I am an absolute sound snob. I am so picky it isn't funny. But these headphones... they check ALL the boxes. I knew I would be happy, Audio-Technica is such a respected name, but it goes beyond my expectations. To start, I don't go for bass heavy headphones. I prefer studio quality to hear all the sounds. Heavy bass cancels out some of the mid range. So if your expecting ground shaking (or, I guess, ear shaking) bass, never buy studio quality. I simply use an equalizer on my computer to pop up the bass a bit (you should always use an equalizer or you miss out) . I listen to a lot of darkwave and aggrotech so you need a bit of bass on that. However, I did my first test in Valheim. My computer decided it was going to be a pain and not use my headset mic, regardless of what I told it, instead use my MXL condenser. Well, it is a good mic. Instead of fighting it, I just pushed my headset mic out of the way... and it would just get in my way (mostly sit right in front of my left eye), so it was time for headphones instead of a headset. My headset has some pretty good surround sound, so I knew what to listen for. But wow! Just on the game loading screen I was hearing sound effects I never noticed before. Once in game I was hearing what I can only think is the way the sound team intended the game to sound like. Footsteps sounded real now, birds I never noticed before, all the little chirps, wind, chittering of the MOBs, all totally more realistic. Tested the surround by hunting for some deer, and it exceeded expectations there too. I could accurately track the sounds of deer: right rear, left front, dead left, moving, I could hear the sounds moving naturally (which my headset did too, but the cans have a more vibrant sound). Then I loaded Spotify and put on a song by a band I've seen many times live. Now that.. was gorgeous as well. It sounded natural, like I was there live, hearing all the nuance and all the sound. As I mentioned, the huge bass isn't there, that's okay with me. The bass is very solid, not disappointing me at all. The human voice should not sound flat, and I was totally hearing all the range in the vocals. Just like being there. But the bass is good. I really love the bass I'm getting out of it (listening to some darkwave right now, so it's really got bass, I'm not disappointed). As for noise cancelling.... well, they are open back. That being said, I actually didn't hear much outside noise while playing music. And while in game, I pretended not to so to drive my kids crazy (it's a mother's job to driver her kids crazy). But yes, in game I heard outside noise pretty well. In my situation, though, it's not a big deal. I have a fairly quiet office space where I play, and well, when I'm in the living room, being able to hear outside noises is usually good, I'm down there to be around the fam, after all. But if you want no outside noise, I recommend a closed back headphone. As I mentioned, when the music was on, I wasn't hearing much, even when the kids started talking. They could hear my music pretty well, but I couldn't really hear them. The comfort level... that too is great. I was hesitant of the way the headband was designed. However, it fits great. I got spoiled by self adjusting headbands as it always seems I can't find the right click on other ones. This one self adjusted perfectly. At first it felt loose, I shook my head quite a bit and they stayed perfectly in place. The ear pieces fit well over the ear, I put on my glasses and they felt great with the glasses on. The "looseness" really seems to help with not feeling squished while wearing glasses. I've been wearing them for a couple hours now (once headphones on, its hard to get them off of me) and it's not hot and sticky, still feel comfortable, and I don't feel like my head is in a vice. I could totally wear them all day if I had to. I would totally, 100%, recommend these headphones for anyone who want quality sound. Of course I'm a person who thinks ear buds should be outlawed on the basis they deliver inferior sound (I told you I am sound snob). They are .. worth. every. penny. Totally worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021 by Rebecca
Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
I have been on the hunt for the RIGHT gaming headset for over a year. I have owned the Turtle Beach Stealth PX24, Hyper X Cloud Stinger, both the Playstation Gold and Platinum Wireless headsets. Then, I upgraded to the wire-happy, Astro A40 TR with mixamp. I felt the A40 was a bit, overpriced, performance-wise. THEN, I went to the Turtle Beach Stealth 520, which is wireless and has several, surround sound presets, including the featured, SuperHuman Hearing. However, it seemed, like each time I would game with the Stealth 520 for a bit, my ears and eventually, the head would start to sweat, due to the enclosed, faux-leather design of the ear cushions. Many times, I would snatch the headset off and play, without it. Then, I went to the Arctis Pro, which was superb in sound quality and builds. However, I returned them because they caused me to have headaches after gaming sessions. Then, I was on the hunt for another headset. However, I decided to go a different route and get some stereo headphones for gaming, which led me to find out about the semi-open back, HD688B by Superlux, which are superb, especially for its low price. However, I wanted to try an open-back pair of headphones, which is something I have never owned, previously. That led me to purchase the Audio-Technica ATH-700X. So, the question is, will I like open-back or return to closed or semi-open? ATH AD700X VS. ATH AD500X: There has been, much confusion in what is the difference between the two. Amongst the many, design and specs similarities, the only difference is the ATH AD700X has a frequency response of 5-30KHz, while the ATH AD500X has a frequency response of 5-25KHz. Then, the ATH AD700X has an impedance of 38 ohms, while the ATH AD500X has an impedance of 48 ohms. Also, the ATH AD700X has a maximum output of 700 mW, while the ATH AD500X has a maximum output of 500 mW. The price discrepancy between both is $15. DESIGN: Overall, the design of the ATH AD700X is good, overall. The double-hooped, headband is made up of a thick, wired, plastic structure, which looks cheap, but is extremely, durable. Underneath, is what Audio-Technica calls, 3D Wing Support, which is spring-loaded and self-adjusting for stability and comfort. Underneath the 3D Wings, which covers the head is made of mesh, fabric. Ear cups is lightweight, aluminum-honeycomb, which is transparent enough to see the drivers on the inside. The ear cushions are made of raised fabric ear cushions, similar to velour. Overall, the headphones have a bit of weight to them. In fact, some say the headphones are uncomfortable. However, I have no issue, when wearing them for long periods of time. Also, the headphones do not have any external buttons to work the headphones, like a volume button or an external mic, as it is not a gaming headset by default. PS4 users will have to change the volume by accessing the Volume Control (Headphones) option on the PSN settings menu. Not much of a hassle in my opinion. A mod-mic will be needed to use a microphone for these headphones. SOUND: Instead of using the ordinary title, open-back, Audio-Technica uses what is called, Open-Air Dynamic technology. The Open-Air Dynamic technology was made to produce, lower pressure on the ears while listening. I must mention, they keep the ears cool. However, ordinary open-back headphones have sound leakage by default. This means sound from the headphones can be heard by others, nearby. In addition, the user will be able to hear some outside noise, as well. Honestly, I do not hear, much sound-leakage, while playing. Beneficially, open-air has a wider sound-stage, which creates an immersive, natural, surround sound-like, performance. Sounds can be heard, very clearly and accurately. Of course, sound performance, may vary, depending on where and how they are used. With that said, I will only be speaking from a video game, standpoint. The driver size is 53mm, which is very, large. As I mentioned, the frequency response is outstanding, 5-30KHz. The impedance of 38 ohms with a maximum input power is a whopping, 700 mW is impressive for protection from overload by various audio equipment. The sound can be pumped up with a DAC. I have a Neoteck 192hz DAC and Converter. I used it on these headphones and it pumped up the sound. However, they can put out some sound, without a DAC. Once, I connected the headphones to my PS4 Pro controller, along with turning the controller volume up on the PSN settings menu. Unlike many, gaming headsets, surprisingly, they can get mighty, using the controller. Speaking of gaming, I tested the Open-Air Dynamic performance of the ATH AD700X, while playing Rainbow Six Siege and Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 on my PS4 Pro. The sound from the ATH AD700X, gave perhaps, the clearest and most authentic sound I have heard, while gaming with open-back headphones. I was more impressed with the open-air performance of the ATH AD700X, rather than with closed and semi-open, gaming headphones or headsets. Every sound was heard with crispness and ample, clarity from all angles with no distortion. The highs and mids were very, balanced. The lows are good, too. Great, but surprising, treble. In fact, it can be a little harsh on the ears. When playing Black Ops 4, the "squish" sound, when getting a kill, has me on edge because I am never prepared for that abrupt, loudness. The bass is there in the ATH AD700X, but not, much. I prefer a decrease amount of bass because I believe it drowns out some sound in my opinion. Of course, preference varies. While testing the ATH AD700X on Rainbow Six Siege, which is a very, detail-oriented game, when it comes to a need of hearing, various sounds while playing. Having the right headphones can be essential to survival. Anyhow, my character, Ash, sent the drone around the area. She could hear the White Masks, shuffling back and forth, while crouched in cover positions, waiting to attack. She could hear, exactly, where they were, either behind a wall or other structures. She could hear footsteps of roving patrols, very clearly. Plus, hearing how close and how distant he was from her position while taking his patrol routes. Also, she could hear the White Masks, communicating with each other, while waiting in their cover positions. I could hear my character’s footsteps getting louder or softer, depending on movement speed. Knowing this, lets you know, when to move slowly, as your footsteps can also, be heard by the enemy. They WILL shoot through a wall if they hear you coming. While testing the ATH AD700X on Call Of Duty Black Ops 4, I could hear gunfire, explosions, dialogue and other random sounds, which can be heard, throughout the map to the left and right of me were heard with an increasing amount of accuracy and clarity. I knew, EXACTLY, what was going on and where the action was taking place on the map, especially on the Nuketown. I felt, as though I had been thrown directly into the middle of a war. The ATH AD700X picks up small sounds, like a vacuum, thanks to the headphones lows. For example, on the Morocco map, outside of hearing the common sounds, during game-play, I could hear the subtle, clinging and breakage of pottery, kicked around, while traversing the area. Also, hearing voices from other Specialists on the maps, who were at a bit of a distance. I could, barely here this with other headsets, but in more abundance, but not with the ATH AD700X. The crunching sound, as my character was trampling through the deep snow and the crack of the ice on the Icebreaker map, sounded unbelievably, real. Once, my character, Battery, ran inside of an open-ended bay of the Summit map. Battery was communicating, while outside and finished talking, while going inside of the bay. There was an echo of Battery's voice while speaking inside of that open-ended bay. The authenticity of the echo was unbelievable and nearly, scary. Of course, I am sure, some are wondering about footsteps. Well, the ATH AD700X, picks up footsteps on Call Of Duty Black Ops 4, very well. I have been able to get the drop on enemies while ducking for cover and waiting on them to search for me. This happened, while on the Summit map, once. Battery ran up the stairs and took cover on the side of the building, looking toward the open trailer, while waiting on an enemy to pop out of the bay. Meanwhile, she heard footsteps to the left of her. She waited, patiently for the enemy to pass. Sure enough, it was Prophet, running towards the bay, where Battery was waiting on enemies to come out of. She ran up behind him and took him out. Immediately, she got fired upon from the rear. She immediately ran and hid in a corner, between some with tarp in-between the back of the opened, trailer door. Again, she heard footsteps from her left. This time, it was Crash. He came in front of her with his gun drawn. However, due to her being able to hear his footsteps and seeing his shadow on the ground, she was ready and took him out. Then, she saw another enemy coming on the mini-map. She went on the other side of the tarped crates with drums and skid, lying next to a yellow forklift. She heard footsteps on the left. It was Crash, again. This time, he was heading into the bay to take on some of Battery’s teammates. She took him out. Hearing footsteps, helped Battery take out three enemies. Be warned! Players cannot always, rely on hearing footsteps because of the nature of the going-ons, during matches, which is lots of gunfire, explosions, etc. MIC (OPTIONAL): As I mentioned, a mod-mic will have to be purchased to utilize, while online gaming. The prices vary. I have not tried this, yet, as I do not have a mod-mic at this time. I do know, with one attached, it should perform, exceptionally, well. VERDICT: Overall, the ATH AD700X is currently, a good price, considering it was once, sold for $200. In addition to that, Audio-Technica is a well-known and trusted, brand. At this point, when it comes to gaming in a quiet environment, I would argue that open back is the best way to go because of that sound, which I mentioned, above. At this point, when it comes to gaming, I will likely, not go back to closed-back headphones or a headset.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2019 by 1Dub79
Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
i have been using it daily for about a few months now and they are great. great sounding. feel great on my head i kinda forget they are there sometimes and there just comfortable all around. there durable too as i drop them constantly and they are still holding up well but the only problem is that they do not sound much better than some cheaper headphones that i have and use sometimes the SteelSeries Arctis 1. i have had it for years and it sounds exactly the same however the steelseries is not open back but the technica is and also the cord is pretty short for me personally on the steelseires so if you want a great sounding open headset with a pretty long cord this is the one however if you don't really care about if its open or how long the cord is there are way cheaper alternatives
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026 by Good user name
Pattern: Open-Air Headphones
Style: ATH-AD700X
I'm no audiophile or music listener. I use this headphone strictly for gaming mainly Rainbow Six Siege. Here are my thought on the product when I use for playing PC game. Sound: The soundstage on this thing is great for game like Siege. The directional position is really clear. Due to the low bass on the headset, gun shots and explosion aren't as loud as other headsets I have used. The foot step sound amplified even more which can be a bit confusing at first when I couldn't tell how close they're but after a period of using it. I'm able to hear foot steps from further away and prepare for the sneaky flank. This is an open back so it doesn't cancel any noise from the outside and anyone near you will be able to hear what's going on. I live alone with 2 chinchillas so it doesn't matter for me (nor the chins). The open back is better for me because now I can hear if I have anyone knocking on my door where in the past, I have missed my package delivery despite being home because I couldn't hear the delivery man knocking on my door (my PC setup is literally within 10 feet from my apartment front door). If you live with noisy people or have noisy neighbor, this won't be great for you. Comfort: It's not heavy but the design of the head band with two little feet resting on the head can be a bit of an issue where it can slide off the head if your head is too small. I don't have issue with it and I don't mind it doesn't have a lot of clamping force since I wear glasses. Pro: - sound great; decent high and mid with low bass - doesn't echo due to being open back - pretty comfortable for decent size and large head. Might be too loose for smaller head. Con - Open back doesn't cancel any noise from outside - Cable tends to twisted and it's not braided cable which prone to damage internally - Headphone doesn't have detachable cable and with the issue of it being twisted easily, once the cable is damaged, the headphones is pretty much trash.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019 by Anonymous