Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X
Its open-back design and 53mm drivers with CCAW voice coils deliver a 5Hz–30kHz frequency response that creates an expansive, precise soundstage for critical listening. The self-adjusting 3D Wing Support and plush raised-fabric earpads keep the 265g frame comfortable for hours, reinforced by a tangle-resistant 9.8-foot cable. These are best for home listeners and gamers who prioritize soundstage width and long-session comfort over noise isolation or call quality.
About This Headphones
Its open-back design and 53mm drivers with CCAW voice coils deliver a 5Hz–30kHz frequency response that creates an expansive, precise soundstage for critical listening. The self-adjusting 3D Wing Support and plush raised-fabric earpads keep the 265g frame comfortable for hours, reinforced by a tangle-resistant 9.8-foot cable. These are best for home listeners and gamers who prioritize soundstage width and long-session comfort over noise isolation or call quality.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 53 mm
- Impedance ohms 38
- Open closed back open
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average comfort (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 38 | 48 | 470 | 33 | 32 | 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 | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica ATH-AD700X | 30.8 | 15.9 | 77.1 | 86.7 | 44.4 | 29.1 | 70.2 | 37.1 | 70.9 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 0 | 99.7 | 93.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 79.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 97.6 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 99.6 | 72.6 | 66 | 70.2 | 98.6 | 93.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 0 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 20 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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