Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Professional Monitor Headphones

I had to get this model, it has the flattest frequency response of all the M series monitors and will come across as cold, and harsh but very revealing when you hear it especially if you are used to more consumer oriented headphones. These don't fold up for storage or transport so A-T have thoughtfully given a case. DO NOT buy these for casual listening because they will disappoint. Their use case is for sound analysis mostly in the studio or even at home.They look premium alright and that ought to be the case for the money, A-T provides the same 3 set cable they do with the M50x and 60x series of monitor headphones. If you need a reference class monitor headphone get this one.Sound - 5 stars. Harsh, cold and very very revealing. These headphone deliver in spades when it comes to their use case in the studio OR for sound analysis. Not meant for entertainment purposes or casual use. Look elsewhere if you think this is an upgraded M40/50/60. No! While other models can be dual purpose these are strictly for content creation and analysis. Stay away if you intend to use it to enjoy your music.Comfort - 4 stars, the most comfortable ear pads of the A-T studio monitor line. The M50xBT probably share these with this model.Construction - 4 stars, made of premium grade plastic but some users have reported cracks at the yoke over extended use. I don't imagine these will break if handled properly.VFM - 2.5 stars, I can think of several other headphones I can get for the money that sound way better for casual listening. But these excel as studio monitors. Highly recommended with this single caveat.

Not so great with the low ends, even low volume level tend to make the speaker jar and since the low end frequencies are not so strong the highs literally hurt your ears.

This is not for Bass lovers, but for those who love detail and clarity all round. This headphone would be best for studio monitoring or audio forensics/ critics. If you use a Bass Boost on your player, it would give a good clear and nice Bass response without distorting any other frequency, however, you will not get a heart thumping dance floor woofer punch if that is what you are looking for. This does not make this headphone any inferior at all, because, when you listen, you would not really realise the missing punch because of the clarity is Bass response. You will get a pretty immersive musical clarity with all frequencies put together. You will hear a lot of unheard detail, vocal parts and subtle musical elements which is very interesting. I love these headphones. Still, if you are looking floor a Headbreaking Bass - you will need something else. This could stand very well in an Audiophile comparison, works very well with amplifiers- if you listen classic, slow or instrumental - this headphones can make you get lost in the journey too.

This is my first pair of headphones that cost over 1000 rupees, and the difference is incredible. I can hear a lot more sounds and details. The singer or flautist taking a breath, vibrato where I didn't know it was before, instruments that are usually drowned out are audible, and even notes that I missed are now clear. I was told that these had a flat profile and lacked bass, but I like them this way.They are also very comfortable, even though I wear glasses. I can wear them for hours. The build quality seems quite sturdy, and they should last you a long time if you take good care of them.

I like it. Its the a deal for my investment. I can cleary hear the difference in poor mixing and mastering of some songs.And the high quality combination of instruments in pop songs and amazing music.No doubt most comfortable in the M series.Looking forward for more lightweight headphones and a new Open-hatch headphone experience soon.Happy deals folks.

I did not like the cables which came along with it.... coz the 3.5mm jack wer the adaptor gets connected was faulty in both the long cables . .... I got it customised now .... but the headphones are really great for production and mixing audio

I'm writing this review while listening to this headphone.used it for like 4 days and I can say that it is one of the best headphones because it really produces very flat and true music. and u can use it for hours without getting annoyed. its very comfortable on ears as well as it is very light weight.ear cushions are best in class. ​

I've been working as a music producer and audio engineer since 13 years and I would say this is a real good deal for this price. Very close to flat output, light weight, comfortable to be used for good 2-4 hours. Recommended !

Been using for a few weeks now and although I wasn't too impressed initially, I must admit they've subsequently grown a lot in my opinion. Sound quality is excellent and comfort very good. Haven't had any issues so far as some have with build quality; they seem okay to me. I have an eclectic taste in music so finding a one-fits-all solution would be difficult and, I imagine, fairly expensive.I bought these to replace my ATH-M50s phones which are now more than nine years old. They still sound good but they’re tatty and slightly uncomfortable nowadays. The M70x’s definitely sound better although they seem slightly quieter, have less bass and a bit more top end but reveal more musical detail in most frequencies. I’ve found them very good for classical and reasonably okay for rock music, although you will have to drive them a bit harder for the latter. Of course, a lot depends on the sound source. If you have a good CD player capable of playing Hi Res Audio you will appreciate the M70x’s even more than with standard Hi-Fi. If you listen to your music through a phone or laptop, save yourself at least a hundred pounds and go for M50s’s or equivalent model/brand in the £100 - £150 price bracket.

Very accurate sound reproduction, if you are into bassy headphones, these may not be the ones for you since they do not seem to add any bass on top of what has been original recorded. They are perfect for my everyday use (many hours!) as they are comfortable and effective for FPS / MOBA or just listening to music. You may need to get used to closed back headphones as with any other of this type as your own voice will be muffled compared to using open-back ones, but that is the only downside so far.Edit as of May 2016: The band seems to have detached from the right cup, such that there are two cracks and this means the ear isn't covered properly. A crack is developing on the left side too unfortunately, see pics.

So, i got these for my birthday just over a week ago now and i thought i would weigh in with my thoughts on them.If like me you've done the homeworkand watched the unboxing videos on youtube you will be well aware of what's in the box, let me tell you the carry case, pouch and cables are to my mind all of good quality as are my first impressions of the headphones themselves.Firstly i will talk about comfort. After wearing these headphones for about fourty minutes my jaw and ears became a little sore, which was not a good start but after trying them in different positions on my head i think i've found the most comfortable way of wearing them and i can now wear them for a lot longer than fourty minutes at a time.Secondly. The build quality appears to be good, these things seem very robust.Now to the sound. For the past two years i have been alternating between two sets of Bose in ear phones, the QC20s and the Soundtrue Ultras. I used to use an ipod but i've recently purchased a Sony Walkman NW ZX100 and a Sony PHA 1A portable amplifier, i think the sound is great with this set up but i felt i was missing out when i read some of the reviews on the M70X. Well, when i plugged in the M70X and pressed play for the 1st time i have to say i was a little disappointed, they seemed uncomfortable and thin sounding but when i made a slight adjustment to the settings on the amp these things came alive At this point i must stress the importance of an amplifier to really get the benefit of what these headphones are capable of.( I have tried these cans with the FIIO E17 Alpen 2 portable amplifier and although not quite as clear the FIIO is cheaper and a worthy alternative with much better battery life) I listened to Dare by The Human League in mp3 format and straight away became aware of the air around every sound, nothing was pronounced or recessed just crystal clear detailed sound. I then tried one of my all time favorite albums The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy... by David Bowie, on this occasion i listened in 16 bit Flac and 24 bit Hi Res format to the 2015 remasters and i was blown away,( although no matter how many times i switched between 24 bit Hi Res and 16 bit Flac i couldn't tell the difference) again everything was just crystal clear very spacious and with a good amount of bass that allowed the music to breathe. I then listened to Radioheads A Moon Shaped Pool and alt Js This Is All Yours, both in 24 bit Hi Res and one word came to mind. "Stunning".In conclusion, i am very pleased with my Audio Technica M70X and i am sure they are going to give me many years of pleasure.

The m70x's are a perfectly flat, extremely detailed pair of headphones. There is NO midbass hump to help you FEEL the bass like a speaker. So much like the etymotics iem's i own you just HEAR the bass instead and the bass is actually very deep and extended. This can be unsettling at first but mental "burn in" will fix that.

bought the headset 2017. thought for the money it will be a quality product. after one year the twist joint over the left earpiece broke from only taking it off. I have glued the plastic back together and it lastet for another year and half...ridiculous for that price tag...