Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
The 53mm drivers with CCAW voice coils deliver a wide 5Hz-30kHz frequency response and a remarkably expansive, natural soundstage thanks to the fully open-air design. The lightweight 265g build, featuring an aluminum honeycomb casing and self-adjusting 3D Wing Support, provides a pressure-free fit ideal for long sessions. These headphones are best for critical listeners and gamers who prioritize spatial accuracy and detailed treble over bass impact or noise isolation.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | raised-fabric |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 30000 |
| Impedance | 38 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Audio Technica ATH-AD700X Audiophile Headphones, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 3 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| Mic Count | 5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 480 | 314 | - | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X | 33.6 | 20.6 | 81.5 | 90.8 | 52.6 | 34.9 | 70.7 | 51.2 | 83.3 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.5 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 87.1 | 95.6 | 89.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.5 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 70.7 | 99.2 | 89.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96.3 | 99.5 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 87.1 | 98.3 | 98.7 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 87.1 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.5 | 98 | 89.4 | 62.1 | 53 | 98.1 | 65.9 |