They feel delicate though, and some might look for more bass.
Do you want some of Sennheisers excellent cans, with all the pedigree that comes with them?
Lets dive into Audio Technicas latest over-ears.
Hes a big fan of wireless headphones their convenience, their ease of use, their extra features.
Theyll set you back $349.
Thankfully its very easy to get hold of a pair.
Thats a bonus compared to some of the trickier-to-track-down audiophile models.
You barely notice theyre sat atop your head while listening to music.
They only tip the scales at 7 ounces, making them some of the lightest headphones around.
I hadnt been listening to music for the last half an hour of wear.
The issue arises in the build quality compromises that AT has had to make to keep that weight down.
When you look at them you might already see the issue.
Theyre made out of very thin metal, and it makes them feel flimsy.
The headband itself is strange.
This is actually supposed to float, but I wasnt able to make it work properly throughout my testing.
All in all, build-wise, the headphones dont feel up to par.
Despite other gains for the Audio Technica, the build leaves something to be desired.
For one, the left and right channels dont matter when youre plugging in the cables.
Desktop users might not like the extra cable length, however.
Its also worth nothing that theyre open backed, and with that comes all the requisite pros and cons.
Your music will sound more airy, and the soundstage will be extended over their closed back cousins.
Theyre a light, airy headphone thanks to a mid-high range weighting, with an extended soundstage.
The bass is nicely extended, but it doesnt quite hit the same as with some of the competition.
If youre after a warmer affair, then youll want the slightly more expensive Meze 105 AER.
Theyre somewhere in between the two and that could garner them some fans amongst the audiophile community.
Testing wise, I gave them a go with a range of different devices.
Despite their mid-sound weighting, the timpani are present.
Theyre not boomy true fanatics will want for a little kick.
The low oboe though is immaculate.
Instrument separation is good too, with nothing blending together.
The vocal line is crisp, clear, and expertly placed amongst the mixed.
They sound, without hyperbole, excellent.
But the rest of the package doesnt hold up.
The build just isnt up to scratch when you put them up against similarly priced examples from other brands.
But, unfortunately for these Audio Technicas, I must take into account the whole package.
And its a package that brings onlysomeof the goods.
