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Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7bBK Over-Ear High-Resolution Headphones, Black

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Condition
New
Color
Black
Style
Headphones
Model
ATH-MSR7BBK
Weight
163 g
Ear Placement
Over Ear
Impedance
36 ohm
Warranty
U.S. Two-Year Limited End-User Warranty
Works with
Cellphones, Laptops, Desktops

Features 4

  • Renewal of the award-winning ATH-MSR7 adds audiophile option of a balanced connection
  • Proprietary 45 mm True Motion Drivers (with diamond-like carbon coated diaphragms) are capable of Hi-Res Audio reproduction
  • Multi-layer Air Damping Technology, comprised of a layered housing and triple-vent system, reduces unwanted vibration and controls the airflow for superior audio clarity
  • Stainless steel acoustic mesh resistor provides improved high-frequency response, while bass acoustic resistor delivers accurate low-frequency response

Description

The ATH-MSR7b headphones give you the latest in high-resolution headphone technology, combining the advanced features of the original ATH-MSR7 with both standard and balanced connection options for the ultimate portable listening experience. These headphones are equipped with 45 mm True Motion Drivers with diamond-like carbon coated diaphragms to deliver distortion-free audio reproduction with extended frequency response. The headphones also feature Multi-layer Air Damping Technology that reduces unwanted vibration and controls the airflow for superior audio clarity. Completing the package are two detachable Y-type cables with A2DC (Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial) connectors. One cable is equipped with a standard 3.5 mm 3-pole stereo mini- plug, and the other has a 4.4 mm 5-pole balanced mini-plug, allowing you to use the MSR7b headphones with the latest high-spec audio players. The headphones, available in black (ATH-MSR7bBK) and gunmetal (ATH-MSR7bGM), are outfitted with memory foam ear pads to ensure lasting comfort even during the longest listening sessions.

Specs 43

Brand Audio-Technica
Color Black
Ear Placement Over Ear
Form Factor Over Ear
Impedance 36 ohm
Brand Name Audio-Technica
Model Number ATH-MSR7BBK
Model Name ATH-MSR7BBK

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Actually Very Nice Hi-Res Headphones For The Price. Updated Review!
Color: Black Style: Headphones
Review Image by James C Young
Review Image by James C Young
Updated on April 8th, 2023 These look like they did the first day I got them. They are still my favorite headphones for my updated Astell&Kern Kann Max player. I have purchased a set of Focal Eligia’s and bought a set of 4.4mm upgraded cables and these are still my favorite set of high resolution headphones and by far compared to my lower ohm headphones. They haven’t started to come apart, the pads look like they always have and I haven’t heard anything that sounds better than these sound. I’m honestly considering buying another pair for later just in case something happens to the ones I have now. These are just full sound stage and the right amount of every frequency. I have several different sets of earbuds and headphones in the lower ohm range and the 600 ohm range and these sound like they were made for the Astell&Kern players. I would put these up against just about any other headphone or earbud. I’ve had the Jerry Harvey Laylas and I sold them as they were too heavy and wouldn’t stay in my ears. They sound good, but like the zfocal line of headphones, I think they are overpriced and overrated. Can’t say anything about Sennheiser as the first pair I purchased, I had to send back. Then the replacements came and they failed in the same ear, so I’ve avoided buying them since then. These are my favorite out of about $10K of headphones and earbuds in the lower ohm range. My favorite set of 600 ohm headphones are by far the first Generation Bayerdynamic Teslas. I sent them in and had the cable replaced with a new balanced set of XLR terminations on them that I have plugged into the back of my B switch and they sound like they never have in the past. I just have to be careful not to have the volume up to high now. I say if you want an incredible sound stage and especially if you’re using a player that supports the 4.4mm Pentaconn truly balanced output, then these are the best ones I’ve ever owned. Updated on October 7th, 2022: These still are the best sounding headphones I’ve owned and I have several different brands ranging from $100 to as much as $4,000. These are my go to headphones for everyday use and they sound as good now as they did when I bought them. The reason why the back stitching looks a little off is it’s how they are designed to sit properly on your ears. These are still in incredible shape and none of the issues that other people are complaining about. The only thing I wish is that the ear cups were a little larger. I have big ears, but it’s not a deal breaker. Best set of sub $1,000 headphones for the price. These are also a available in a grey and red color scheme, but I would think that they are just as good as these. Now using a Astell&Kern Max player that does a much higher resolution than my and still the best sounding headphones I have ever bought for my portable devices. I upgraded my cable with a much better made cable that’s longer and fits these perfectly. Got these at the end April of 2021 and have bought several other headphones for home and potable DAPs, but these are incredible sounding especially with the range that they cover from the lows to mids and highs. It’s unbelievable that these are not a lot more money for the sound quality and how long they have lasted. No problem with damage to the ear pads or anything. They are very lightweight and I would put them up against several other higher priced brands for sound quality and durability. Update on November 4th 2021: I have been using these headphones everyday since buying them, which was 6 months ago and I am completely surprised at how good they sound with my Astell & Kern Kann Alpha player and how much more detail these produce compared to several pairs of much more expensive headphones and earbuds that I own. I have not had any issues with the ear pads falling apart or losing the imitation leather covering and these are my go to headphones as they playback Tidal MQA files and my physical MQA Japanese CDs much richer than I thought they would. After a couple of weeks of using these, they really made my High Resolution files sound better than they ever have in the past. I purchased a new and upgraded headphone cable from New Fantasia , here on Amazon, and it’s longer than the original 4.4mm input cable by more than 2 foot. These sound even better now with the cable upgrade. I have to say that without a doubt, these are the best sounding headphones that I’ve ever heard that are under the $1,000 price tag. That’s saying a lot as I own several different headphones and earbuds. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these to anyone else who is looking for quality MQA sound with either Tidal or DSD files. I’m still going to try Amazon’s High Resolution music service soon. I didn’t think that I would use these as much as I have when I first purchased them. They were basically a fluke as they had both the 5 pole 4.4mm Pentacon input and Hi Res certification at a good price in order to test my new DAP. This purchase turned out to be a great deal as these are the best bang for the buck for High Resolution certified headphones! The link for the replacement headphone cable is in the question section for these. You can also just search for A2DC headphone replacement cables and you will find a few different versions for other Audio Technica models as well. My only issue with these, and it’s not worth loosing a star over is that they are more “on the ear” than over the ear for me personally. They fit like my Grado Statement series, but it’s not affecting how incredible these sound. I added a photo with my player and the new and longer New Fantasia cable attached. It’s 6.6 feet long. But it’s perfect as this connection is kind of hard to get an aftermarket set of cables for. So for six months, these have been my preferred headphones April 30, 2021 I originally purchased these because my Astell&Kern Kann Alpha I had just purchased from World Wide Stereo, an Amazon seller, started acting up when you tried to use the 4.4mm Headphone Jack. I had bought a custom made Kimber Kable from another source for my Shure 846 earbuds and when it arrived I immediately started having issues with the sound dropping on the right channel. I bought these primarily to test my connection and to eliminate the upgraded cable as the problem. These were a good deal and they came with an assortment of cable terminations. One was the 4.4 TRRRS input that is becoming more popular and identical to my new Kimber Kable. After I got these, the right channel was still dropping sound, so it had to be the player. I had purchased the player from a Certified seller and it was open box. I generally avoid open box items like the plague, as I have had issues with them in the past. The only open box items I’ve purchased that have been great deals where at a Vinyl Convention in Austin a few years ago. The dealer was incredible about letting me exchange the open box player for a brand new one. They even split the price difference with me and they had their techs look into the issue. It was indeed the player. I have received my new one and I’m still using these headphones as my Shure earbuds don’t sound the best of all of my different headphones and earbuds and I can’t wear them as long as headphones. They have a tendency to make my ears sore after awhile. I have to say that these sound even better than my Focal closed back Elegia headphones that I am waiting on a custom cord to arrive for as well. I listen to my player when my husband is watching TV and it’s something I’m not interested in watching. So I use closed back headphones to keep sound in and out. I have a set of Focal Clear headphones that I can’t use, except in my listening room where my main audio setup is located as he can hear too much noise from the open back design. The Clear Headphones sound far better than the Utopia headphones and I returned them. It was the first generation model, so I don’t know about the newer ones, but they cost twice what I paid for the Focal Utopia’s. My favorite all time headphones are my Beyerdynamic first generation Tesla’s. They sound great and are extremely comfortable to wear. But these are designed more for High End Receivers and not for portable devices. They have too high of an oHm rating for my Astell & Kern devices. I thought I might pass these to a friend or family member, but I will keep these as they are really good sounding. Every set of headphones and earbuds I own have unique sound qualities about them that makes them sound very pleasing. I can adjust the bass on the player if I don’t have enough as well as eliminate highs and minds that are to loud. The only thing I don’t like about them is that they are more like on the ear headphones and not over the ear. They fit better than my Grado headphones but not as nicely as my Beyerdynamic Tesla’s. That’s actually the only issue I have with these.The second issue is that they feel very fragile. I have noticed I have been using them more often as they are better matched with the ohm output of the Astell&Kern player than the Focal Clear headphones. I don’t want to use the onboard amp as I think that’s what was the demise of my Astell&Kern Kann original player. It would get so hot, it would burn your finger. It’s not even turning on now. I had to pay almost $400 to have it repaired once already and know it is completely dead. So it’s not getting fixed again. I had four players by Astell&Kern and the AK100 was my first one. It still sounds great with 24bit/192kHz files. Works like it did from day one. It just doesn’t play Tidal or supports my MQA CDs from Japan. Other than the fit and the cheaper build, as they feel like a hard drop might break them, they will have a place in my headphone and earbud collection that’s getting out of control. You can’t expect these to be the best headphones ever for the less than the $300 price I managed to get these for on sale. I basically dropped a star for fit and build, but for the price and sound, these are really hard to beat. I paid more for the Kimber Kable for my Shure 846 earbuds than I did for these headphones. I am currently waiting on another cable to be made for my Focal Clear headphones as their factory cables are not that great and the upgraded cables sound better and are not as stiff as the Focal factory cables plus the upgraded cables are not cheap. It will also have a 4.4mm TRRRS termination as I plan to use them with this player. Update June 12, 2021 Well I finally got my Astell&Kern player exchanged for a brand new one several weeks ago and now these Audio Technica headphones have broken in very well. They are actually a much nicer sounding product than I originally thought they would be. I want to buy an upgraded headphone cable for these as I still think the headphone cable makes a set of headphones sound much better as do speaker cables for your home set up, It’s generally a huge upgrade over the supplied cable provided with every pair of earbuds or headphones that I own. I’ve purchased upgraded cables for all of my earbuds and headphones in the past and the supplied 4.4mm cable is a little on the short side. I have gotten use to these being more “on the ear” headphones and not over the ear like almost all of my other headphones. I might just have big ears. I saw these on sale at another site for $450.00. If they had been that much here I would not have bought them. However, after owning these headphones and since they sound incredible now compared to how they did originally, I think I might pay more than I originally did for these Hi Res Headphones. You’re not going to find a pair that has the 4.4mm termination and Hi Res in this price range! I’ve looked everywhere for another brand and came up empty handed. I prefer headphones that I can get a better made cable for and are balanced. They sound incredible with my Astell&Kern Kann Alpha and I have been using them more than I originally thought I would. Earbuds make my ears sore after awhile and these are the best sounding headphones that I’ve ever heard for under $500.00 and a few over that price point. I would highly recommend these to anyone who is looking for High Resolution sound as I don’t think you’re going to find anything that sounds this good for the price. The sound has definitely changed for the better now that I’ve had them for awhile and they are broken in. The Bass is just the right amount for me personally and it blends perfectly with the minds and highs. My Shure 846s also sound incredible, and they have more Bass which is unbelievable and more of everything, but I also paid $1,200.00 for them when they first came on the market in 2016. They originally came with a clear waterproof case and a bunch of extras. They don’t come with the Pelican style case now and I really like the case. But, they are just not comfortable enough for wearing as often as I would like. I really don’t notice enough difference that matters between the two unless I immediately switch from the more expensive Shure earbuds to these impressive Audio Technica headphones. I honestly can’t believe that I found a pair of 4.4mm cabled High Resolution headphones that sound better than my high end Shure earbuds. It’s a very good set of headphones for the price. One review said that the stitching looked like it was done in a hurry or improperly. I think it is just how they are designed in order to get these to seal properly on the ear. These also fold flat for easy travel and the photos of damaged parts that other buyers are posting appear to be customers who do not take care of their headphones properly. I own several different headphones for portables and for home audio, which have either a 250 or 600 oHm rating and require a lot more power to drive them. None of them have ever had problems with the ear cushions wearing out, or the kind of damage in the photos. I guess time will tell. The only issue I have ever had with headphones was a pair of Sennheiser headphones several years ago where the left channel just stopped working after a couple of weeks. I have tried another pair of Sennheiser headphones and they also didn’t last very long. So, it has put me off on the brand. I also prefer wired headphones to wireless headphones. I am not a huge fan of wireless headphones and I think the best sound comes from a physical connection. Just my personal opinion. I have read that you can’t get true MQA resolution from Bluetooth headphones from various AV forums. I also made the comment that they seemed cheaply made, but I dropped them from the counter onto a tile floor and they did not break. I guess they are much more durable than I gave them credit for. These come with 2 sets of headphone cables. One 4.4mm TRRRS that fit most Sony DAPs and some of the newer Astell&Kern Players. I have the Kann Alpha and these have made a huge difference in my High Resolution files as well as my Tidal Premium subscription. I am going to try Amazon’s HD music service to see if I like it as well. I also have several Japanese MQA CDs and I can play and rip these to my player with the Astell&Kern newest version player/ripper device. So, I’m going to have to give these the 5 stars that they deserve after owning these for awhile now. I have a set of Focal Elegia Hi Res Closed-Back Headphones that sound great, but I generally use my headphones while my husband is watching TV. The Focal cords are very stiff and I’m waiting on a custom cable to be made for them. These are closed back, but some of the music can be heard by people close by. My husband hasn’t complained about any leakage at all. I’m surprised as they sit on my ear and not over my ears. I tend to use them more often than the more expensive pair of Focal Headphones as they have some leakage and it interferes with his TV watching. I will probably use them more once I get the custom cable and when he’s not watching a TV show. Like in the morning or in our office. But I love these Audio Technica headphones and I’m very happy I purchased them. I also felt that they where a tad snug for my big head, but I pulled them out more than I thought they would go originally as I didn’t want to break them when I first got them. Now they are not touching my head anymore. I am generally lying down on our sofa on my back when using them with my player, but if I was to wear these out, I would snug them up some. I included a photo of these, the neoprene case and the extra cable that will work with an iPad or iPhone. I don’t use my iPhone as a portable player and never have. I purchased my first DAP, the Astell&Kern AK100 and I have three of their players. I’ve tried several different brands of devices and Astell&Kern make the best sounding players on the market. I have had Fiio players in the past that had issues with hanging up, requiring a rebooot and I have returned them. I must say however, Fiio makes nice DACs and Amps for iPhones and iPads, but I have not tried any of their newer players. I’ve tested a few other brands at a high end stereo center in San Antonio and they didn’t sound nearly as good as the Astell&Kern players. They are expensive, but worth the price. They do offer the CT15 player that is a steal at $299.00. An incredible little starter player for those who don’t want to dive headfirst in the deep end! I’m actually considering buying one if I don’t get in trouble for spending to much on my audio addiction! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these Audio Technica headphones to anyone I know, even some of my wealthier friends that have incredible high end headphones and flagship players. If I had known that these were going to be my go to headphones, I probably would not have purchased the pair of Focal Headphones! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2021 by James C Young
Excellent Headphone for the Money
These are impressive headphones—comfort and clarity are strong points, and soundstage is more than good enough. I feared I was going to have to spend much more to get satisfying sound in a closed-back headphone, so these have been a pleasant, bargain-priced surprise; more detail follows for those interested. I use these headphones exclusively at home, plugged into a dedicated headphone amp, and listen mostly to CD-quality classical music. That is probably not the purpose for which they were designed, given their high efficiency and short cables. But they work remarkably well in that setting. I’ve owned three pairs of headphones over the last ten years or so: the original M50s (not the current X version), AKG Q701s, and now these. I never liked the M50s, despite all the good reviews, finding the sound unengaging and the fit uncomfortable. I replaced them with Q701s, which have been wonderful, except for the sound leakage. They just don’t work for listening in a quiet room with other people. I decided to supplement them with the MSR7bs a couple of months ago, despite my bad experience with the M50s. So far so good. I would describe the sound as precise, honest, and thoroughly enjoyable. There is more detail than the Q701s, allowing individual instruments to emerge crisply. They are certainly mid- and treble-centric, but the sound (at least with my music, my equipment, and my 60+ ears) is never edgy or shrill. And the bass is fine. I was just listening to the digital remaster of Adrian Boult’s 1970 recording of Vaughn Williams’ English Folk Song Suite and noted that the timpani and bass drum in the marches are a powerful presence, as they should be. The sense of space lies somewhere between the very closed in M50s and wide-open Q701s. I find it sufficiently extended not to distract or interfere with the music. They are much more comfortable than my old M50s as well. The cables included caught me by surprise, however, both ending in small angled plugs (one 3.5mm, the other 4.4mm) with no adapter supplied. Perfect for mobile devices, but not so much for home use. I had to acquire an adapter for my amp’s ¼” connections before I could even try them (my fault for not reading carefully enough). The cables are also short, but I knew going in I’d have to use an extension. Isolation is limited, meaning I can hear much of what’s happening around me (a good thing in my view), and sound leakage is non-existent at my normal listening levels—an absolutely critical point for me. My sample does have a small pucker on the earpad seam, but I hadn’t even noticed it until I read Bullwinkle’s review and it doesn’t bother me. I will say that the ten-year old M50s, despite having more plastic, do seem to be built more robustly than the MSR7bs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020 by BRM
Excellent neutral, closed-back headphones under $300.
Color: Black Style: Headphones
I've been on the hunt for an affordable (but still great-sounding) neutral, detailed, easy-to-drive, closed-back set of headphones, for use in a quiet office. These tick all those boxes. They do a great job of not leaking sound, which is crucial for office-use. Other closed backs I've used leaked too much sound. Not these. Build quality is good for the price, with a mix of metal and plastic. The only negative is a slight creak when handling them. I think the creaking comes from the plastic inside the headband. The cables are around 3 feet long (rather than the more typical 4 or 5 foot length of other headsets). But I actually prefer this shorter cable. I drive these from a phone siting on my desk, so I welcome not having to manage a large cable. The cables do have some microphonics, but nothing that I ever notice when listening to music. Bass is well extended. Maybe 2 dBs north of neutral, but not bloated at all. Mids are decent but slightly recessed. About 2 dBs south of neutral. Treble is detailed, but not harsh. About 2 dBs south of neutral. Detail retrieval and sound stage are both excellent for closed-back headphones at this price point. If you're on a budget of $400 or less, and looking for a neutral but enjoyable set of cans, that don't leak sound, for office use, these should be on your short list. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020 by D. S.
Super comfy, short cable
Color: Black Style: Headphones
[Update 8/2/2022] I am knocking these down to 4 stars as the cable stopped working for the left ear, and I had to order a replacement cable. I also had to replace the earcups as they began to flake really badly, and the headband is likely going to need to be wrapped soon as well. I love the sound and portability of these, but I wish the durability was better. tl;dr: Good sound, comfy, short cable, great for home/office use Background and Overall Thoughts: I've been eyeing these ever since they were announced Q3 2018, and finally bit the bullet when I saw they were in stock. These are my first over-the-ear headphone, so I can't give any meaningful sound quality comparisons, but these blow any on-the-ear out of the water. I definitely noticed a step in audio quality, and minor details come through much clearer in a range of songs and genres. The entire spectrum to me seems very "natural" and "lively," but I'm not an audiophile so take that with a grain of salt. In the Box: The box is nicely packaged and includes the headphones, 1 3.5mm cable, 1 4.4mm cable, paperwork, and a soft neoprene carrying case. Build Quality: The build is quite light, yet feels sturdy enough overall. The arms connecting the ear cups to the headband are a hard plastic, while the other components are either metal or faux leather. The cable is somewhat lacking, especially in length. Besides the short cable length, I also would have preferred a thicker cable that could take a little more abuse. The included soft case is decent, but with headphones I prefer to keep them in good condition with a hard case. Comfort: These can be used for hours and still feel great; the cups are decently larger than my ears, and the compression is minimal. They do not fall off my head when leaning all the way forward or back. Final Verdict: Overall I'm really enjoying the sound these cans produce. The build quality leads me to only recommend them for home/office use, or some light travel use when handled with care. For what it's worth, these haven't been broken in much (~20 hours), so let's hope these only get better :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019 by Leek Spin 247
Long Time In Coming
Color: Black Style: Headphones
I've purchased a number of headphones over the years and auditioned many more. First of all, I will not spend 1K on a pair of headphones and have been looking for a pair that will give me the sound I want, bass, and clear sound without the high cost. I purchased a pair of these after reading the reviews and am VERY surprised at the sound that I'm getting from these headphones. I'm using Ibasso DX320 and an Ibasso DX170 DAP's with a balanced 4mm balanced pin plug. First of all, the sound out of the box wasn't the best, and as others have stated it just sounded a bit strange, with the vocals way out in front, sort of lost bass and overly high highs. I took note of others reviews and did a burn in for about 30 hours with mid-high volume. Much better after this time, but not exactly what I was lookin for. I then purchased a new cable from Fog City Audio (direct purchase or ETSY) and OH MY GOD - what a change. This is the sound I've been waiting years, actually decades to find. The combination of burn in and the new cable made these headphones absolutely sing!!! I'm so happy, I've given my ATH-50X's away along with about 8 other pair. I just placed my Amazon order for another pair of these headphones and another cable from Fog City Audio for my office. I use any excuse to use my Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7bBK's at home or the office. Great job Audio-Technica. If you are looking for a great sounding headphone at a very reasonable price, try these with a Fog City cable and a 30 hour burn in and I think you'll be very pleased with your purchase. In fact, pair 3 will be ordered very soon for my travel bag. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023 by EngineCo.1
Good if used to earbud sound quality; not if looking for higher quality sound output.
I did not expect the clarity or quality of five hundred dollar headphones with this purchase. I did expect better clarity than a twenty-five dollar pair of earbuds. This is where these headphones performed poorly. First, the build quality. They are all light-weight plastic and pleather (plastic leather). This makes them comfortable out of the box and very lightweight. I appreciated that the ear cups were not huge on my head and fit nicely over my ears with a bit of room to spare. The problem with them fitting loose out of the box is that when I turned to look at a family member, after wearing them for all of two minutes, they slid off my head easily. I had not adjusted them out in any way, so this is the most snug they will get. I don't have a particularly small head. Perhaps these are geared towards someone with a larger head than average. When I purchase hats, I'm a medium to large, if that helps. I purchased both these and the Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro 80 ohm headphones as I couldn't make a decision based solely on reviews and specs. I believe I'm a bit of a novice audiophile and I was looking for headphones which would help muffle the noise of my other half's booming voice while I work on my trilogy. We have a small house, so while I understand switching to working from home during this pandemic, it means we are both in the main living space, which doubles as an office for us. I had determined to try both headphone sets, after much online research and pick my favorite, fully expecting this headphone to be the winner. I was very surprised that for an extra hundred dollars over the DT 700's, the cords with this set were much cheaper quality and I question their long term durability. The box they come in is nice, but I saw no carrying case. There was a flat pouch for the cords but if that is meant for the headphones as well, I wouldn't trust them not to fall out, as it doesn't zip or seal in any way. Now, as for sound quality; I listen to mostly blues, blues inspired rock and symphonic orchestral music. These all have a variety of instruments and pitches, which the headphones were expected to reproduce clearly. These headphones were OK with the low end (bass), but I definitely picked up on some unnatural amplification at that end...making the bass sound digitized, not soundstage or natural. The mids were where this headphone fails for me. All the mid-range sounds were muffled and synthesized sounding, more so than the bass. There was quite a bit of sibilance (hissing and smeared) in the mid-range as well. The highs were muted and unnatural. Basically, as much as I liked the light-weight and low pressure feel of these headphones on, I just couldn't get past the poor quality sound reproduction. If I hadn't ordered the Beyerdynamics at the same time, I might expect this is just what I get for spending less than five hundred. However, the BD's were one hundred dollars less, have more metal and thicker plastic cups and sound a world apart in quality of reproduction. I listened to Larkin and Poe's new album, Buddy Guy, BB King, Lord Huron, Walter Trout, Gary Hoey, Black Eyed Peas, 2 cellos, The Beatles, Beethoven, and Gov Mule as well as a few others on both headphones. In every case, the 700's were crystal clear in the mids, mostly clear in the highs (you have to be an audiophile or looking for the very slight drop) and clear in the lows, with no emphasis. With the classical symphonic, I could hear rustling and throat clearing, as well as breathing they were so clear. This may detract for some, but I appreciate feeling as if I'm in the room with the orchestra. This clarity made my blues shine anew. The AT's on the other hand, muddled every note and made the mids (a large part of blues) sibilant and hazy. I am not impressed. Perhaps these headphones are for those who listen to folk and modern rock more or perhaps those who just want artificially emphasized base notes and don't worry about clarity of the music they listen to. I can only guess. For me, these are going back and the 700's are staying. One last note, I intentionally did not purchase ANC headphones after listening to and reading dozens of reviews stating that white noise negatively impacts the sound reproduction for those who pick up on nuances. Neither of these state they are noise isolating. I expected only some ability to block out voices and was surprised when, once again, the 700's did a noticeably better job of muffling outside voices. I can't imagine true "noise isolating" headphones do any better. The pads are larger around, as the ear cups are larger. They also have slightly thicker pads. These two factors are what lead to them doing a better job of isolating my ears when in use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020 by K. Kirk
Great sound and almost perfect comfort
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Sound quality is great, I can hear many details, for some people maybe a little lack of bass but for me it is quite enough, punch is also great. Also I can hear a bit of nice sub-bass. Upper range isn't sharp but also isn't subdued – really well tuned headphones. A bit V-shaped with slightly raised upper-midrange. About soundstage and imaging: maybe it is a little above average but in my opinion could be a little better for this price. Comfortability is almost perfect for me, headphones is lightweight, pressing force is average, ear pads are large enough and soft. Included case is pretty but I would prefer some other more durable case. Cables are amazing – soft and do not get tangled. My MacBook Pro can easily run this headphones with or w/o my iBasso DC03, volume is enough, comfortable level is about 50-60%. But if you want to get more sound quality and more accurate frequency control you may need to get external DAC/AMP, something like iBasso DC06 (with balanced socket) or something better. Sound gets progressively better with more serious DACs/AMPs/players. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022 by Max N
Good Sound and Comfort
I ordered these in February 2020. I have had no issues since then. They are comfortable and good both for desktop and portable use., but isolation could be a bit better. I will say I have some trouble getting a good seal depending on what glasses I am wearing, and that is important for bass response. The bass quality is good, but not overly plentiful. These shine on well-recorded vocals and instrumental music. They accentuate female vocals and horns especially well. I pair them with a ddHiFi TC44B when out of the house and a Schiit Modius-Asgard 3 stack at home. They offer a nice contrast in sound signature from my Sennheiser HD 6XX by having a more airy treble. I did not like the stock 3.5mm cable, so I ordered a new one from Hart Audio Cables with both 3.5mm and 1/4 inch interconnects. You do have to make a special request for the A2DC connectors for these headphones. My overall rating would probably be closer to 4.5 out of 5. Be on the lookout for Amazon Warehouse deals. I got mine that way and saved a bit of money for what looked like untouched headphones. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2021 by Joey Barretta
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