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Technics EAH-T700

38/ 100
Weak
HearWiki score

Poor value

$1,200
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Technics
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2018

Score breakdownweak overall

Sound5.7
Value2.0

The Technics EAH-T700 is a premium wired over-ear headphone, designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction with a focus on detailed sound quality.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Technics EAH-T700 is a premium wired over-ear headphone with a hybrid dual-driver design, offering a wide frequency response and high sensitivity for portable hi-res audio sources. While its build and ambition are noteworthy, its sound signature is often criticized for excessive treble and uneven tuning, which diminishes musical subtlety and timing at its high price point. It lacks modern conveniences like ANC, app support, or controls, but includes a detachable cable for connectivity.

What works

  • Excellent build quality and premium materials
  • High sensitivity works well with portable hi-res players
  • Wide frequency response from 3 Hz to 100 kHz
  • Detachable cable for easy replacement
  • Distortion-free sound at moderate volumes

What doesn't

  • Harsh treble and exaggerated frequency extremes
  • Poor timing and lack of musical subtlety
  • Heat buildup and head pressure during long sessions
  • No storage case included
  • Pricey for the sound performance offered

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Technics EAH-T700
Driver2-driver hybrid
Driver typehybrid
Drivers per side2
Frequency response3 Hz - 100 kHz
Impedance28 Ω
Sensitivity102 dB/mW

What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

soundandvision.com

Sound & Vision listed the EAH-T700 as a closed-back over-ear model with a two-driver setup and emphasized its premium, high-sensitivity design. The review was largely spec-focused in the provided result, but it clearly positions the model as a serious high-end headphone rather than a casual portable one.

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techspot.com

TechSpot’s summary says the EAH-T700 stands out for its excellent build quality, distortion-free sound, and high sensitivity, especially with portable hi-res players. It also notes drawbacks such as an unpleasant tuning for music, heat buildup around the ears, head pressure, and the lack of a padded storage case.

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theverge.com

The Verge’s takeaway was that the T700’s design and ambition were appealing, but the sound did not live up to the look and price. The review specifically criticized harsh treble and exaggerated upper and lower frequencies.

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whathifi.com

What Hi-Fi found the EAH-T700 stylishly built and impressive at first glance, but thought its sound was undermined by poor timing, excessive treble, and weak musical subtlety. Their overall view was that the headphones looked premium but did not compete well at their price.

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