ATH-AD700 Audiophile Open-air Dynamic Headphones
With a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and magnesium frame structure, these open-air headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, offering a completely natural listening experience. The sound is smooth and relaxed, with deep resonating bass and vocal projection. The self-adjusting wing support automatically adjusts to your head size for easy-wearing listening comfort. A straight cord at the left earpiece terminates to a mini plug with included ¼" adapter.- Air Dynamic (open) headphones for natural and high quality sounds with deep resonating bass and vocal projection
- Full open-air type headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, resulting in a completely natural sensation
- Lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and magnesium frame structure
- Large-aperture 53 mm drivers with neodymium magnet systems and CCAW voice coils for superior sound reproduction
- Self-adjusting 3D Wing Support Housing provides comfortable support for a more enjoyable listening experience
- High-quality hybrid PCOCC and titanium alloy cord
- Extremely comfortable velvet ear-fitting pads
- Gold-plated stereo 1/8" (3.5 mm) connector with 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Type | Open-air Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 53 mm |
| Magnet | Neodymium |
| Voice Coil | Copper-clad aluminum wire |
| Frequency Response | 5 – 30,000 Hz |
| Maximum Input Power | 500 mW |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW at 1 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Weight | 280 g |
| Cable | 3.0 m (Single/Hybrid-PCOCC) |
| Connector | 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini stereo, gold-plated |
| Accessory Included | Detachable 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter
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ATH-AD700 Audiophile Open-air Dynamic Headphones
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Rating breakdown 7 reviews
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4.6
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5
Audio QualityÂ
4.7
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5
DurabilityÂ
3.7
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5
Ease of UseÂ
4.1
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5
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With a lightweight honeycomb aluminum casing and magnesium frame structure, these open-air headphones produce no sense of pressure on the ears, offering a completely natural listening experience. The sound is smooth and relaxed, with deep resonating bass and vocal projection. The self-adjusting wing support automatically adjusts to your head size for easy-wearing listening comfort. A straight cord at the left earpiece terminates to a mini plug with included ¼" adapter.Overall ratingÂ
Rating breakdown 7 reviews
5 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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4.6
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5
Audio QualityÂ
4.7
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5
DurabilityÂ
3.7
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5
Ease of UseÂ
4.1
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5
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4.6
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Excellent gaming headphones.
PostedNovember 19, 2011
from Sydney, Australia
Environment:Gaming
Expertise:Intermediate
How Long:Over a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
4
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5
Ease of UseÂ
5
/
5
I coupled these cans with a clip-on mic, and boom, you have the best gaming headset for under $100 (Amazon). The soundstage is great, allowing me to hear all of the footsteps and gunfire. It really immerses you in the game.
Music and movies are also fantastic, although bassheads need not apply. However, using the EQ on my soundcard allowed to bass to really come to life.
The 3D wing-support also makes it supremely comfortable during long sessions and the amount of pressure put on your ears is minimal. However, as it is open, there is quite a bit of leaked sound.
Buy these!
Pros Casual Listening, Gaming, very very comfy.
Cons leaky
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Best audiophile entrance product!
PostedNovember 9, 2011
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Expertise:Audiophile
How Long:Over a year
ReliabilityÂ
4
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
4
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5
Ease of UseÂ
5
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5
When getting into the hifi scene, the ATH-AD700 was my first choice. The pricing was right and the reviews of the product were good, so I set out to get a pair for myself to try.
Sound: The ATH-AD700 is a great pair of headphones. The sound is clear, crisp and controlled. The bass is tight and enunciated. Its not powerful or gives you that kick, but the precision is very present and punchy. It is not excessive nor muddy but clear. The sound stage is very airy and open (its an open-air headphone...) The mid-range on these are amazing for what they are. The mid range and up is very clear and somewhat bright but not fatiguing. Very good sound. Will please anyone except people looking for a strong bass presence.
Comfort: Extremely comfortable. I have a smallish head and these are huge, but they fit ever so comfortably. They sit on my head very very lightly and you do not need to adjust. They cover a large portion of you ear and more. They feel like over-sized soft earmuffs.
I really recommend these to people starting off in the headphone hifi scene! They are a great first product and I still use them from time to time after 4 years.
I dropped them once and the right side became imbalanced... Had to get that fixed.
Cons not super durable
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Incredible Sound
PostedOctober 27, 2011
Environment:Casual listening
Expertise:Intermediate
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
4
/
5
Ease of UseÂ
4
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5
I'm writing this review to get 15% off my next pair of headphones, but these really are incredible sound. They're my first audiophile headphones and they've gotten me addicted. I'll certainly buy more from Audio-Technica and would recommend these to anyone who asked.
Pros Casual Listening, Studio, Gaming
Response from Audio-TechnicaBy GregP, Marketing, October 31, 2011
Thanks for the review, but sorry there isn't a 15% off special. Sorry for any confusion.
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Great Value
PostedOctober 21, 2011
from San Diego, CA, USA
Environment:Casual listening
Expertise:Audiophile
How Long:Over a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
5
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5
DurabilityÂ
4
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5
Ease of UseÂ
3
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5
I must admit I have been an AT user for many years and when I bought these I had studio pair and a pair of ANC7's for travel.
But I read an article in Sam's column in "Sterophile", if he raves about a product I pay attention. He eas reviewing Musical Fidelity V-Can headphone amp, and said something to the effect of add a pair of ATH-AD700's and you will have an audio experience that is better than $40000.00 speaker based system or something like this, I don't want to dig out the issue. But the words and his an his excitement, stuck in my head, like it was on a loop.
So I went and purchased both and it truly was one of the best audio investments I have made.
I might add that the cans are kind of large so I wear a cap when I am listening. I am looking to purchase a pair of 900's, and checking out the site I saw a new model of the ANC7's, so I guess I will add 2 new pair in the next year.
But I read an article in Sam's column in "Sterophile", if he raves about a product I pay attention. He eas reviewing Musical Fidelity V-Can headphone amp, and said something to the effect of add a pair of ATH-AD700's and you will have an audio experience that is better than $40000.00 speaker based system or something like this, I don't want to dig out the issue. But the words and his an his excitement, stuck in my head, like it was on a loop.
So I went and purchased both and it truly was one of the best audio investments I have made.
I might add that the cans are kind of large so I wear a cap when I am listening. I am looking to purchase a pair of 900's, and checking out the site I saw a new model of the ANC7's, so I guess I will add 2 new pair in the next year.
Pros audiophile quality, thats affordable
Cons the fit on my head, gold and rose color
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Possibly the best entry-level audiophile headphone in it's class
PostedOctober 21, 2011
from Keene, NH
Environment:Computer
Expertise:Casual listener
How Long:Over a year
ReliabilityÂ
4
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5
Audio QualityÂ
4
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5
DurabilityÂ
3
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5
Ease of UseÂ
4
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5
Sound: Very detailed and accurate, the AD-700 satisfies those looking for an airy soundstage and quick details that allow for a more concentrated listen than most sets. The Bass while not powerful is ever present and punchy. The mid-range shines on this set and lends to a very musical sound. The treble is rather bright but not siblant, this being said, they may leave some users fatigued after moderate listening sessions.
Design: Extremely comfortable, can be worn for what seems to be an infinite amount of time in a room of a comfortable temperature. I can't imagine these being as fitting on very small heads though, and the build quality probably won't allow for too much abuse, I've already dented one of the grills to no consequence other than cosmetics. All this being said, if proper care is taken, I don't see how these wouldn't last a very long time, the cable seems of a high quality.
Being an entry level consumer minded set, these will be easily driven out of any sound card or stereo while miniature MP3 players (e.g. Sansa Clip) will leave it a bit starved in my experiences
Pros Casual Listening, Gaming, comfort, long sessions
Cons durability, possibly overly bright
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Overall ratingÂ
Surround Sound Earphones
PostedOctober 20, 2011
from Maine
Environment:Casual listening
Expertise:Audiophile
How Long:Over a year
ReliabilityÂ
5
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5
Audio QualityÂ
4
/
5
DurabilityÂ
3
/
5
Ease of UseÂ
5
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5
These were my first "audiophile" grade headphones, and it opened a doorway to a whole world of high quality music that has since changed my whole outlook on listening to music. These lightweight headphones are an incredible deal for their quality. It's comparable to listening an entire surround sound system. Because of their open frame the sound stage is incredibly wide and large and there is little to no pressure on the ears. It's a good thing they're comfortable because this preservation of spacial information really helps you find things in your music you never knew was there. I would recommend these to anyone interested in entering the world of audio the way it was meant to be heard, or any competitive gamer even. These are highly recommended for competitive gaming whereas they afford you a leg up on the competition because you are much more aware of the "world" around you.
Please keep in mind that these are open air style: The backs of the drivers are exposed so there is sound leakage. A quiet room is the best for these, whereas people can here what you're listening to to a small degree, and you can certainly hear them.
Pros Casual Listening, Gaming
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What I think of my ATH-AD700
PostedOctober 20, 2011
from New York, NY, USA
Environment:Gaming
Expertise:Intermediate
How Long:Up to a year
ReliabilityÂ
4
/
5
Audio QualityÂ
5
/
5
DurabilityÂ
4
/
5
Ease of UseÂ
3
/
5
I was very impressed with the packaging. It looks like they took some time and thought into it. It wasnt just headphones thrown in a box. The comfort seemed nice, and I was overalled pleased. The only thing after a few weeks of use. I started noticed I was getting a neck ache. Being I use my headphones for playing games, ventrillo, and listening to music. It seemed the bulkiness of them were taking a toll on my neck. I had to take a few min rest periods through out my gaming to stop my neck from hurting. Being you cant adjust them and they just sit on your head i feel that could of been one of the issues. But overall this is a great product. My ears never sweat, the audio quality was excellent. I would recommend these if you can get use to having a bulky thing on top of your head.
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Pros Casual Listening, Other, Gaming
Cons too bulky
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have the ad700s been compared to the bose ae2s or triports if so how did they fair thank you
Age:Â 25-34
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I can compare them to the Bose IE2, and only slightly to the Triports (only demoed these).I would say, the Bose offerings are geared towards a strong low end response; so they will offer more bass, in comparison to a lighter bass response in the AD700s. In terms of bass control, the AD700s aren't as "bloated" as the Bose can be. If you are use to the bass of the Bose, you're definitely going to feel like something is missing.
Otherwise the AD700s trump them in terms of mid and high responses. The AD700s also win in presentation because you have a much greater 'air" around you when you listen, giving you the illusion of a wide area the music is coming from.
If you want isolation, get the Bose (or check out the A700s, though I do not have experience with them so I cannot describe their sound), if you want something that will give more "openness," get the AD700s.
Age:Â 18-24
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3 months, 1 week ago
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Thank you for your inquiry.We have not tested the ATH-AD700s against the Bose AE2s or the Triports. The ATH-AD700s are an open-back headphone typically used by Audiophiles to listen to music at home. Since the Bose AE2s/Triport models are closed-back designs, we don't feel that they directly compete. Unfortunately, Bose doesn't publish their headphone specs - otherwise, we could take a stab at an "on-paper" comparison.
If you are looking for a great open-air pair of headphones, I along with many independant reviewers would suggest the ATH-AD700s. If you are looking for a closed back design that delivers great clarity, comfort and reliability at an affordable price, I would suggest looking at our ATH-A700 audiophile headphones, ATH-ANC7b QuietPoint Active Noise Cancelling Headphones or our new ATH-WS70 Solid Bass headphones.
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ATH-AD700 : Audiophile Open-air Dynamic Headphones
