Audio-Technica ATH-AD700

Universally regarded by head-fi headphone enthusiasts as a good introduction into hi-fidelity headphones, the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 is a medium priced circum-aural headphone. Presenting a dark, non-fatiguing listening experience, the ATH-AD700 is also very comfortable, an important variable when considering a headphone. Due to it's open design and large body, the ATH-AD700 is not a good option for travel or listening on the go. Rather, it is much better suited for use in a quieter environment for things such as gaming, watching tv or listening to music.

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MSRP $100.00
Release date December, 2005
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5 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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quality build
+6agreedisagree

affordable price
+6agreedisagree

comfortable design
+5agreedisagree

great value
+5agreedisagree

work with less powerful sources/amplifiers such as iPods
+5agreedisagree

improves with higher quality sources/amplifiers
+5agreedisagree

long cord that doesn't tangle often
+5agreedisagree

neutral sound
+4agreedisagree

quite popular in the headphone community
+4agreedisagree

wide soundscape
+4agreedisagree

great sound articulation
+4agreedisagree

good connector (1/8-inch with 1/4 inch adapter)
+4agreedisagree

bass gets better after breaking it in
+4agreedisagree

soft earpads
+4agreedisagree

very good high and mid tones
+4agreedisagree

lightweight frame
+4agreedisagree

don't put pressure on the ears
+4agreedisagree

open circum-aural design - excellent sound, allows sound to "breathe"; doesn't leave your ears sweating.
+3agreedisagree

Good for video games.
+3agreedisagree

Cons:
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not the best for small-sized heads
+1agreedisagree

potential lack of bass for some listeners
0agreedisagree

open circum-aural design - poor for use on the go, best used stationary in a quiet location
0agreedisagree

might be large or heavy for some users
-1agreedisagree

don't block out outside noise
-1agreedisagree

poor sound isolation
-1agreedisagree

earpads don't pivot
-1agreedisagree

you need a very wide head to even fit the minimum size
-2agreedisagree

purple colour
-3agreedisagree


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Features

  • Impedance: 32ohms
  • Frequency Response: 5-30,000Hz
  • Connector: 1/8" mini, 1/4" adapter included
  • Weight: 280g
  • Isolation: 0dB

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Audio-Technica ATH-AD700

• Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air Dynamic Headphones

• Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air Dynamic Headphones

UPC: 042005141654

EAN: 042005141654

MPN: ATH-AD700

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tomson

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September 2, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
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19 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • quality build
  • affordable price
  • comfortable design
  • great value
  • work with less powerful sources/amplifiers such as iPods
  • improves with higher quality sources/amplifiers
  • long cord that doesn't tangle often
  • neutral sound
  • quite popular in the headphone community
  • wide soundscape
  • great sound articulation
  • good connector (1/8-inch with 1/4 inch adapter)
  • bass gets better after breaking it in
  • soft earpads
  • very good high and mid tones
  • lightweight frame
  • don't put pressure on the ears
  • open circum-aural design - excellent sound, allows sound to "breathe"; doesn't leave your ears sweating.
  • Good for video games.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Dario Cruz

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August 16, 2009
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ProSCORE
89
negative
mixed
positive
17 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • quality build
  • affordable price
  • comfortable design
  • great value
  • improves with higher quality sources/amplifiers
  • long cord that doesn't tangle often
  • quite popular in the headphone community
  • wide soundscape
  • great sound articulation
  • good connector (1/8-inch with 1/4 inch adapter)
  • bass gets better after breaking it in
  • soft earpads
  • very good high and mid tones
  • lightweight frame
  • don't put pressure on the ears
  • open circum-aural design - excellent sound, allows sound to "breathe"; doesn't leave your ears sweating.
  • Good for video games.

Cons

  • not the best for small-sized heads
  • open circum-aural design - poor for use on the go, best used stationary in a quiet location

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Robby Taylor

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October 15, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
18 pros
0 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • quality build
  • affordable price
  • comfortable design
  • great value
  • work with less powerful sources/amplifiers such as iPods
  • improves with higher quality sources/amplifiers
  • long cord that doesn't tangle often
  • neutral sound
  • quite popular in the headphone community
  • wide soundscape
  • great sound articulation
  • good connector (1/8-inch with 1/4 inch adapter)
  • soft earpads
  • very good high and mid tones
  • lightweight frame
  • don't put pressure on the ears
  • open circum-aural design - excellent sound, allows sound to "breathe"; doesn't leave your ears sweating.
  • Good for video games.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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ralli

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May 26, 2009
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ProSCORE
76
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • quality build
  • affordable price
  • comfortable design
  • great value
  • work with less powerful sources/amplifiers such as iPods
  • improves with higher quality sources/amplifiers
  • long cord that doesn't tangle often
  • neutral sound
  • bass gets better after breaking it in
  • soft earpads
  • very good high and mid tones
  • lightweight frame
  • don't put pressure on the ears

Cons

  • potential lack of bass for some listeners
  • might be large or heavy for some users
  • poor sound isolation
  • earpads don't pivot

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Yale

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May 5, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • quality build
  • affordable price
  • comfortable design
  • great value
  • work with less powerful sources/amplifiers such as iPods
  • improves with higher quality sources/amplifiers
  • neutral sound
  • quite popular in the headphone community

Cons

  • potential lack of bass for some listeners
  • open circum-aural design - poor for use on the go, best used stationary in a quiet location
  • might be large or heavy for some users
  • purple colour

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vsaxena911

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May 20, 2009
ProSCORE
73
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • quality build
  • affordable price
  • work with less powerful sources/amplifiers such as iPods
  • long cord that doesn't tangle often
  • wide soundscape
  • great sound articulation
  • good connector (1/8-inch with 1/4 inch adapter)
  • bass gets better after breaking it in

Cons

  • not the best for small-sized heads
  • don't block out outside noise
  • you need a very wide head to even fit the minimum size

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