Headphone Reviews

AudioTechnica ATH-MSR7
Approximately 1 meter long straight cord terminating in 1/8" right angle TRS. Mini TRS also at the body end. The phones swivel very easily about 90 degrees. I wish it were a bit stiffer as it gives the impression of flimsiness. The earpad is moderately comfortable, a C+ to B- rating. But not great for extreme longterm listening, as this rating would indicate.

Listening note: The Fillmore, Daddy's Cash, BK master 2496.

Sensitivity is perhaps a dB more than the Audeze, but likely because of a fairly strong presence boost above 1.5 kHz. Bass is lacking, what's left is mostly second harmonic. It's definitely below the ATH-M50x in quality—fatiguing, not as warm. The high end is a bit exagerrated but not terribly. I'd give you $100 and no more for these slightly flimsy cans. Good transients, depth and that seductive but inaccurate boosted high end, but not good for longterm listening. I don't need to waste my time on another musical selection.

Bottom line: No family resemblance between this model and the other AT in the group. These are $225 at B&H. You can skip these, not worth the price. Would be a bargain at $50.

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