Audio-Technica ATH-R70XA Open-Back Headphones

These cans are great for the money. Light weight, comfy and Oh what a soundstage.

Coming from the X2HR I was expecting these to disappoint and not live up to the hype. However, the second I started listening to these through the Fiio K11 R2R DAC that I bought to power them (you need a DAC that can support the ohm requirement) the difference was so clear. I went back to the X2HR's using the same DAC, to see if it was that, it was not, it was the headphones. They truly sound incredible and change how you listen to sound. The X2HR's started sounding muddy and uncomfortable in comparison to these. Genuinely I almost don't want to recommend these because they'll ruin any other pair of headphones. I'm picking out details in sound that I never thought I would, like hands moving on strings and breaths in between verses. But it does all this without an uncomfortable crispness, instead everything flows and transitions smoothly. Every sound is distinct and wide because of the sound stage, but you don't lose anything as a trade. I will also the bass is better than I thought it would be. As far as comfort, I have medium to large ears, and am not that bothered that they don't perfectly fit my ears because the clamp pressure is so light that they really barely feel like they're on my head. One thing is the cable is aesthetically kinda gross so I replaced it with something prettier. Anyways 11/10 these are crazy good, I'd pay twice as much for these. My wife tried them and almost came to tears because of how crazy good it made her music sound.

Compared to HD600, 650 these stand out. Super light. Very gentle clamping power. Paired with hires signal deliver heavenly sound. Need a decent 4.4mm balanced cable to open up. Regardless of high impdendance are powered fine by portable DACs, Btr15, Hiby Fc4. Cons: very flimsy build, no balanced cable included, horrible manufacturer support, they could not confirm Amazon was authorized reseller.

I have been blessed to own or hear pretty much every good set of headphones ever made in the under or around 1000 dollar category. As well as the best balanced dacs and balanced amps made over the last 15 years to now. from lcd-2 to hd650, 600, 660s2, ath-900, beyer 770s, 880s, meze 99's , audio quest nighthawks, focal, you name it i probably have it or have at least had listening sessions with them. That being said these are my favorite cans I own by far now. Only had them for a few weeks but its long enough to see how light, comfortable and absolutely killer sounding these are. best balance of everything in a set of cans I have ever seen. they sound big, super accurate, insane micro detail, bass extension is awesome, imaging is the best ever. If you get the best attributes from every brands top tier headphones and combined them this is what you would get. Best of all they are made in japan and built extremely well despite them being the lightest headphones ever. I have nothing bad to say about these, they scale wonderfully with better gear and with some good balanced analog EQ they can be bass canons for open headphones.

Wonderful headphone, these are super comfortable and very forgiving and sonically very pleasing.

Best headphones i've ever had, super comfy, very light clamp force, it doesn't cause any pain to my TMJ. The Sound quality is just beautiful, very melodic, clean and clear, detailed, it literally made me cry the first time i used it! Definitely worth every penny.

Best headphones I've ever used. Coming from the SHP9500s, these are a huge upgrade, Vocals sound amazing, instrumentals are astonishing, and the soundstage is excellent. I recommend using them with a 6+ Vrms DAC such as Fiio K5 Pro. I leave 4 stars, due to them not being fully comfortable while wearing glasses. Other than that, waiting for APOS Refine pads to arrive to change the OG pads.

Amazing stereo imaging, very balanced sound, excelent build quality, fitsgood in my ears but someone who has bigger ears would suffer a bit.