Audio Technica ATH-AD700

Already a satisfied user of the Sennheiser HD595s, when I needed a second pair of headphones for a different location, I decided to go with these, after hearing many good reviews about Audio Technica equipment. When these first arrived at my desk, I found the colour scheme a little disconcerting, given the rather garish nature of the metallic purple sides, which aren't to everyone's tastes (although I can later report that the colour does eventually grow on you). They also feel rather flimsy in hand, and certainly do not feel as rigid and durable as the HD595s from Sennheiser. However, you choose the headphones for their sound quality, and given ...  Read the complete review

INTRODUCTION If you've had enough of the scant sound emanating from your iPod ear buds but don't want to invest several thousand in high end amplified equipment, you may wish to take a quick peak at the Audio Technica ATH-AD700 headphones. At just shy of £130 RRP, these 'phones aren't exactly inexpensive; but is it worth investing in these Far Eastern imports, or would you be better with a cheaper alternative? DESIGN & FIT With an array of funky headphones readily available (in no part due to the folks at SkullCandy), standing out in the marketplace is very tricky. It's therefore quite refreshing to see Audio Technica indulging a two ...  Read the complete review