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Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,080Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 94% of headphones
4.0

Value for money

Value for money
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 99%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 87%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £3,080
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
58 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 58 mm, larger driver size than 96.8% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
275 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 275 g, heavier than 72% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
5.9
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.9, higher clamp force than 88% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
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Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 18 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    58 mm vs 40 mm
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 9 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 18 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    58 mm vs 40 mm
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 9 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 26.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (275 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    275 g vs 218 g
  • 1.6 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.9 vs 4.3
  • 34.22x more expensive
    Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£3,080 vs £90).
    £3,080 vs £90
  • 83.6% worse value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (3.96 vs 7.3).
    3.96 vs 7.27
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 34.22x more expensive
    Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£3,080 vs £90).
    £3,080 vs £90
  • 83.6% worse value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (3.96 vs 7.3).
    3.96 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 26.1% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (275 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    275 g vs 218 g
  • 1.6 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.9 vs 4.3
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000

  • Exceptionally lightweight and comfortable design for extended listening sessions
  • Uncommonly robust and powerful bass punch for an open-back headphone
  • Expansive soundstage with excellent spatial definition and holographic imaging
  • Smooth and detailed treble that avoids harshness or listening fatigue
  • Includes two distinct sets of earpads (Velvet and Alcantara) for sound customization
  • Remarkable Japanese build quality and premium craftsmanship

What customers don't like about Audio-Technica ATH ADX7000

  • Stock nylon cables are very stiff, prone to memory, and suffer from high microphonics
  • Extremely expensive price tag limits its value compared to cheaper alternatives
  • Requires a powerful high-quality amplifier to fully realize its potential due to high impedance
  • Alcantara earpads can result in a less cohesive midrange and overly aggressive treble
  • Slightly uneven midrange timbre that may lack the absolute refinement of direct competitors
  • Proprietary A2DC connectors restrict third-party aftermarket cable upgrade options

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 is a flagship open-air dynamic headphone featuring massive 58mm High-Concentricity X Dynamic Transducers (HXDT) and proprietary Core Mount Technology for optimized airflow. Weighing just 270-275g with a rigid magnesium alloy frame, it offers a frequency response of 5Hz–50kHz, 100dB/mW sensitivity, and a high nominal impedance of 490 ohms. Its main characteristics include an expansive soundstage with natural detail retrieval and surprisingly punchy, controlled bass for an open-back design. Pros include exceptional long-term comfort, precise imaging, and the inclusion of interchangeable velvet and Alcantara earpads to customize tonality. However, its high impedance necessitates a powerful dedicated amplifier to reach full potential, and the earpad swapping process can be difficult and prone to causing damage.

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