The Audio Technica ATH-FC700A is a portable headphone with an aesthetic design for long-wearing comfort. An extremely affordable competitor to the 1000 mw ATH-ESW9A, the ATH-FC700A offers a reduced maximum input power of 500 mW (versus 1000 mW) and an inferior sensitivity of 102dB (versus 103dB). In addition, the ATH-FC700A utilizes a 40 mm Neodymium driver (versus 42 mm) to ensure the delivery of only high quality sound. The FC700A is also lightweight, foldable, and includes soft earpads, a lightweight storage pouch, a 1.6 ft cord, and a gold-plated mini-plug. The Audio Technica ATH-FC700A, much stronger than other Audio Technica portable speakers (including the EC700, EM7 GM, EM9r, and ES3), is MSRP is only $99.99 (versus $299.95 for the ESW9A), making it a very worthy option for consumers seeking an ultra-powerful headphone set at a very reasonable price.