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- Type of a design: full-size open;<\/li>\n
- Driver type: dynamic;<\/li>\n
- Speaker Size: 45mm;<\/li>\n
- Resistance: 470 Ohm;<\/li>\n
- Sensitivity: 99 dB;<\/li>\n
- Frequency range: 5-40000 Hz;<\/li>\n
- Removable cable, unbalanced – 3.5 mm, length 3 m;<\/li>\n
- Weight (without cable): 210 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Packaging and equipment<\/h3>\n
Audio-Technica ATH-R70X headphones come in a large, and much larger than the headphones themselves, cardboard box.\u00a0On top is a dust jacket made of thin white cardboard with a profile photo of the ATH-R70X.\u00a0On the reverse side – general information, including technical specifications.\u00a0The box states that the headphones are made in Japan.\u00a0Under the white dust jacket is the main box made of black cardboard.\u00a0In my version, a hologram was glued on the top end of this box: Audio-Technica Ukraine.\u00a0The packaging, despite its size, looks quite reliable.<\/p>\n
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Audio-Technica ATH-R70X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Inside the box, the headphones are placed in foam protection (or foam rubber) glued onto a cardboard base.\u00a0At the bottom of this base, in separate cardboard compartments, there are: a removable cable and a soft storage case, reminiscent of velor in material.\u00a0The cable is three meters, relatively rigid, connected to both bowls.\u00a0It terminates with a 3.5mm straight plug and attaches to the headphones with a twist lock system like the\u00a0Audio-Technica ATH-M50x\u00a0.\u00a0Also included is a threaded adapter from 3.5 to 6.3 mm.\u00a0This is where the accessories end.\u00a0The kit is not the most generous, but everything you need is there.<\/p>\n
Design and ergonomics<\/h3>\n
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ATH-R70X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Audio-Technica ATH-R70X stands out from many other models. With their appearance, the headphones remind me of something futuristic.\u00a0And given the perforated metal arc and two \u201clegs\u201d that lie on the head when putting on headphones, they may well pass for an apparatus for studying brain activity or something like that.\u00a0All these are jokes, but the design of the headphones is really original.\u00a0The ear cups are round and covered with a mesh with a large number of small hexagons on the outside.\u00a0The ear cushions are filled with filler and are made of combined materials – probably eco-leather (puts on the headphones) and black soft fabric (adjacent to the ears).<\/p>\n
A thin metal headband with slots (perforation) in the form of rectangles with rounded edges has no upholstery.\u00a0Instead, a system of two springy “legs” is used on the right and left sides.\u00a0Under the left “foot” is the inscription – Japan – and this inscription is clearly visible.\u00a0As you remember, it is Japan that is indicated as the place of production of headphones.\u00a0But the labeling of the right and left channels is very difficult to find.\u00a0It is located on the inner mount of the bowls and is indicated by black letters R and L on a black background.\u00a0As a result, I was guided by the Japan inscription above the left bowl.<\/p>\n
Probably, these design features are related to the manufacturer’s desire to lighten the weight of the ATH-R70X.\u00a0Indeed, given the model’s size, the ATH-R70X are some of the lightest over-ear headphones I’ve ever heard.\u00a0Their downforce is not the greatest.\u00a0However, the earbuds stayed securely on the head.\u00a0Soft, tactilely pleasant ear cushions and low weight allowed you to stay in the headphones for a long time.\u00a0For me, the ATH-R70X proved to be one of the most comfortable over-ear headphones.<\/p>\n
Sound<\/h3>\n
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Audio-Technica ATH-R70X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
The Audio-Technica ATH-R70X headphones are labeled “Professional Open-Back Reference Headphones”.\u00a0That is, they are primarily designed for use with studio equipment.\u00a0In addition, the resistance of 470 ohms, as it were, hints at the pointlessness of connecting to low-power sources.\u00a0And this must be taken into account.\u00a0After all, some players, all kinds\u00a0of bluetooth receivers\u00a0, portable amplifiers, and even more so smartphones, simply cannot \u201crock\u201d the ATH-R70X.\u00a0I used stationary systems as the main sources: Denon Ceol N10 and\u00a0FiiO K5Pro\u00a0.\u00a0The headphones are open, there is no sound isolation, which must be taken into account when choosing the R70X.<\/p>\n
“Precise and natural sounding” is how the company defines the sound of the ATH-R70X.\u00a0And looking ahead, I will say that this is not just a standard advertising slogan.\u00a0The headphones build a good stage width, although not the largest.\u00a0On the other hand, there is no such synthetic sounding, which some models sometimes sin, chasing a wide stage and excessive detailing.\u00a0Naturalness, which is not always enough for other open headphones, the ATH-R70X really worked out at a decent level.\u00a0The stage is a little distant from the listener, there is a sense of space.<\/p>\n
Low frequencies<\/h3>\n
The “openness” of the headphones did not go to the detriment of the bass sound.\u00a0The bass is delivered relatively evenly and accurately.\u00a0It does not go into the very depths, but is outlined and has a corporality.\u00a0At times, a slightly softened pitch was felt at low frequencies, which slightly affected the readability of this range – sometimes I wanted to add a little sharpness and analyticity.\u00a0I do not rule out that this is a special case.\u00a0For lovers of increased bass, the R70X is hardly suitable;\u00a0it is quantitatively moderate here, although it is heard everywhere.\u00a0Headphones can be a good choice for music with “live” low-frequency instruments.<\/p>\n
Mid frequencies<\/h3>\n
This range in the R70X is not so much a failure as it is not highlighted.\u00a0Mids are neutral and natural.\u00a0The sound is detailed, but without going into dry analytics or micro-detail.\u00a0Vocals, both male and female, sound natural.\u00a0At the same time, headphones are not very suitable for vocal genres, since vocals, in most cases, are not highlighted.<\/p>\n
High frequencies<\/h3>\n
HF are present in sufficient quantity and well developed.\u00a0Their sound is natural, but devoid of brightness and sharpness.\u00a0On the one hand, some details may slip away, on the other hand, such presentation allows you to listen to music for a long time without overwork.\u00a0If it were necessary to characterize the ATH-R70X’s high frequencies in two words, then I would choose the phrase – calm presentation.<\/p>\n
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Audio-Technica ATH-R70X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Conclusion<\/h3>\n
I have been waiting for the opportunity to get to know the Audio-Technica ATH-R70X better and it turned out to be not in vain.\u00a0The model is really interesting.\u00a0The original design, light weight, thoughtful ergonomics, detachable cable are the clear advantages of the ATH-R70X.\u00a0But the main thing, after all, is the sound.\u00a0In my opinion, the sound delivery of the headphones is quite universal.<\/p>\n
They can be used both in the professional field (subject to certain features) and for listening to music. Personally, I love the headphones, they combine technicality and a pleasant, moderately musical presentation. While the ATH-R70X may not be new, it will remain the first open professional headphone in Audio-Technica’s history. Therefore, when choosing open headphones of the middle price range, I recommend, among other things, to pay attention to the Audio-Technica ATH-R70X.<\/p>\n
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