Below is a compilation of good reviews for the Audio-Technica ATH-A700 ART, full-sized, closed, audiophile headphones.
M. Kellogg – audiocubes.com
Well, first off the comfort. They are very comfortable. At first they were slightly tight on my head (at least compared to my old sony v600s). This soon passed and now I can barely tell they are on my head.
The size is a little large, but Im not going to be using these in public. For a home computer, or an electric drum kit these are great.
The sound is very crisp, clear and these can get very loud. On the other hand, the bass is overpowering. I have to turn the bass on my computer/system below default/50%. Besides the bass, the sound is great. If the bass wasnt as strong, the rest of the sounds would sound even better. It feels like there is a mini sub woofer in these things. For the price they rock, so it gets a 5. I miss the old v600’s though.
canfraggle – head-fi.org
I was able to try the Audiotechnica A700 and the A900 at a store the other day using my ipod and while I would say the A900 is the best of the two, I ended up with the A700 at 60 dollars cheaper than the A900.
I would say the difference between the A900 and the A700 is that the A700 has a slightly thinner midrange but similar bass. In the end, I could not justify the A900. Both of the headphones are well built with the same dimensions so you get the same comfort with either of them.
I upgraded to the A700 from a pair of Sony D66 and I would say I am pleased with the improvement.
