Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Professional Over-Ear Open-Back Reference Headphones

Lightweight design & balance sounding, Ideal for mid-long listening sessions.

These sound like real hifi....are very light and very comfortable.

For this quality of the sound (refinement, immersion, soundstage, etc.) you will be shopping in thousands of dollars for a closed-back option. It's also extremely light. Very happy with the purchase

These headphones could honestly be end game for most people. And, the stand out feature is their light weight and gentle clamp force; but, make no mistake about it, the audio is sublime. These are a neutral bright leaning headphone. What does that mean? You'll hear small details in tracks you've never noticed before on lesser headphones, but nothing harsh, the treble is nicely rounded. If tracks are not well mastered, this headphone will reveal the track's flaws, but it doesn't "shine the spotlight on it", it simply reveals it. Vocals are clear and forward, I especially enjoy acoustic tracks on these cans, but they're great for lots of music. They have a musical tuning. Their only real sonic shortcoming is a gentle rolloff in the bass and sub-bass. Despite the rolloff, the bass that is there is fast and articulate, and reveals bass texture when it's in the track. I honestly don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Back to fit and comfort. That 199g is not just a line on the spec sheet. These headphones are feather light! I cannot stress that enough. It's what turns a 1 hour session into an all day listening session. They're so comfortable that they just disappear and you forget you're wearing them. The clamp force is also light. Your noggin size will affect this, but mine is on the larger end of the spectrum and the clamp force is light, comfortable, but does not feel insecure. This also makes a huge difference to the comfort. Headphones like the HD600 have a much tighter clamp and I find I need to take more frequent breaks from them, not the case with the R70xa. My only small gripe with the fit is the front to back swivel and the impact it can have on seal. Your mileage will vary, but some adjustment can be made by torquing on the steel headband a bit. These headphones have a relatively high impedance. That means the source you use will need to be able to supply a decent amount of voltage to drive these properly. They will make sound from any source, but the voltage is what unlocks the tight start/stop control of the driver and prevents notes from getting smeared together. Also, a 4.4mm balanced cable helps you more easily get enough voltage into the headphones. I would say no less than 3.5Vrms, with 6 Vrms or more being ideal. I use the Fosi DS2 and the iFi Hip DAC 3, and both with 4.4mm. Lastly, I'll mention the build quality. They have acceptable build quality. Mostly steel construction. The only downside are the yokes. They connect to the headband with this plastic mechanism that allows them to slide for adjusting them to your head. The plastic could be tighter or a different construction. Despite this, my pair has held up just fine for the last several months I've owned them. In summary, just buy this pair. They sound fantastic, and they may just be the most comfortable headphone out there.

Habe schon einen Sennheiser HD 660S, dessen Tragekomfort mir nicht behagt. Der R70Xa ist deutlich leichter und trägt sich angenehmer. Außerdem ist er nicht so basslastig wie der Sennheiser. Die Verarbeitungsqualität ist allerdings weit vom Sennheiser entfernt.