There is a certain amount of déjà vu here.
Haven’t I already reviewed something like this? And it’s from the same
manufacturer no less. Well to be frank, the last one had been far less comfortable
to use. This one is like ear candy. Delicious candy…
Audio
Technica ATH-FC707
Quite comfy
The ear cups are small. Possibly miniscule.
As such, they don’t actually encompass the ear so much as they rest on the
earlobes. Yet, it is not an uncomfortable thing. The headband is flexible
enough that the whole setup is firm enough to cling to your head, while still
being loose enough to avoid pressing down too hard. This is a rare and fairly
pleasing experience. You should try it.
The
headband is flexible enough that the whole setup is firm enough to cling to
your head, while still being loose enough to avoid pressing down too hard
Where I listen to music
During this review I went on a voyage of
expanding my playlist. Most of it was European heavy metal. The very sort of
genre that gives me hope for the future of music. Some people think I am insane
for it. It is, however, quite elegant for testing the quality of sound systems.
There is the heavy thumping and pounding needed to properly asses the bass
properties while also providing higher frequencies rarely found in other top 40
hits. It’s akin to listening to hardcore classical music. Here, the FC707
performs admirably. Indeed, I had been happily locked within my music to
accompany me while I work without interruption. It also made it very difficult
to ask me anything. Despite the small earcups, the sound isolation is
incredible. At most times, you will barely be aware of the background
conversations taking place. It will be a dark day when I have to return this
The
ATH-FC707 comes with acoustically sealed earpads to prevent sound leakage and
has an easy to wear “quick fit” headband design
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Specifications
§ Price:
$64
§ Type:
Sealed dynamic type
§ Output
sound pressure level: 102dB/mW
§ Frequency
Response: 10 - 24,000 Hz
§ Maximum
input: 500mW
§ Impedance:
42 ohm
§ Mass:
145g
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