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The ATH-R70X is an ultra-light $350 open-back with surprisingly flat bass/lower mids and decent stage/imaging, but it never really becomes a top-tier pick for me. The mids are very forward (borderline shouty), and the overall detail—especially in the mids—comes off grainier than the HD6XX/HD600 or Sundara.
Pros
- +Extremely light (about 210g)
- +Decent soundstage (average to slightly above average)
- +Surprisingly good imaging
- +Bass extends fairly well for an open-back in this class
Cons
- -Shouty, forward mids around 2–3k
- -Mids sound grainy/harsh compared to key competitors
- -Bass lacks punch/slam and can sound thin
- -No cup tilt; fit/comfort depends heavily on head shape
- -Long, spaghetti-like cable with hard-to-replace dual locking connectors
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Highlights
- +Extremely light (about 210g)
- +Decent soundstage (average to slightly above average)
- +Surprisingly good imaging
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