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AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-A700 CLOSED-BACK DYNAMIC AUDIOPHILE HEADPHONES

Audio-Technica Corporation began making stereo phonograph cartridges for audio equipment manufacturers in Japan in 1962. They launched stereo headphones in 1974.

Constructed of black sheen plastic, the ATH-A700 headphones have a solid retro look. Audio Technicca have included some small touches that let you know the ATH-A700 model might be something special:


Two levered wings replace the typical strap across your crown gentlt cradling your skull, instead of the vice-like grip of some models.

Two black rings of soft, crinkly foam surround your ears, and there is an nine-foot, braided cloth cord

The deep and high range of the ATH-A700 frequency response range really shows. By virtue of their large (53mm, 2”), angled drivers, the A700s dig down to a very low 5-Hz. This is quite deep, even for headphones, and it is something that even the most powerful subwoofers have trouble doing. The bass sounds as powerful and deep as the close-backed Sennheiser headphones I heard years ago. It can seem overpowering at times, but this is not the fault of the phones.

Most recordings, and many speakers too, tip up both the deep and the high end of the musical range to make music sound more powerful and snappy. The A700s rarely sound boomy and have plenty enough bass, even for the bass lovers among us.

They are crisp, clear and can get very loud. The mid-range is very well balanced. Extending to an incredible 35kHz!
The Audio Technica A700 headphones cut outside noise better than ear buds, but don't expect full noise cancelation. You will still hear the airplane engines, and possibly the pilot.

They do a very good job of keeping internal sound in. Not only because of their half inch of soft, tufted padding, which would make a Lexus proud, but also because their high efficiency, even for headphones, makes loud listening such a pleasing experience.

The left and right side of the headphones are clearly marked at the top of the speaker assembly. Inside the ATH-A700 cans, the large speaker drivers angle towards the front of your head. This means that wearing the right side of the headphone on the right side of your head makes a slight difference to the sound. Once you are used to wearing the ATH-A700s, wearing them the other way feels wrong. Music loses its uncrowded feel and instruments aren't as wide apart or as centered in the ear.

As the Audio Technica web site says, the ATH-A700 do provide very high efficiency dynamics with "full, rich balanced bass” for "long hours of remarkably comfortable listening.” Their sophisticated design, sound and price are solid as a cathedral. The ATH-A700s are an excellent value for sound and quality. For tweaking audiophiles looking for over-the-ear, closed-back headphones, this is a winning model at a great price point. Audio-Technica calls the headphones ART monitors. Believe me; with the craft of these cans, you do enjoy the music.

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Price $299.95 Sale Price $167.97