Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Headphones

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.

After decades of using another popular brand, I came across several reviews of this model on a respected audiophile site. I thought I'd give them a try and have not looked back. I'm sure there are better headphones available at a much higher price, but they are accurate and revealing headphones and cannot be beaten for the price. Only drawback? They require a premium audio source. I use them frequently.