Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70X
The 45mm large-aperture drivers and 5Hz–40kHz frequency response deliver a transparent, uncolored sound for critical reference monitoring. Its closed-back design ensures passive isolation, while the 280g frame with plush earpads and detachable cables provides all-day comfort and flexible connectivity. Best for mixing engineers and audio purists who need a ruthlessly flat signature to expose flaws in complex source material.
About This Headphones
The 45mm large-aperture drivers and 5Hz–40kHz frequency response deliver a transparent, uncolored sound for critical reference monitoring. Its closed-back design ensures passive isolation, while the 280g frame with plush earpads and detachable cables provides all-day comfort and flexible connectivity. Best for mixing engineers and audio purists who need a ruthlessly flat signature to expose flaws in complex source material.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 45 mm
- Impedance ohms 35
- Open closed back closed
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average mic (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 35 |
| Sensitivity | 97 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70X | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | 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) | 45 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 35 | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | 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 | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M70X | 30.8 | 15.9 | 77.1 | 85.7 | 44.4 | 51 | 37.1 | 39.8 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 99.7 | 93.6 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.6 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 72.6 | 51 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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