Audio-Technica ATH-R70x vs beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Audio-TechnicaATH-R70x | beyerdynamicDT 1770 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2015 | September 2015 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Back | Open | Closed |
| Impedance | 470 ohms | 250 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, 45 mm with high-efficiency magnets, a pure alloy magnetic circuit and carbon composite resin; 5 – 40,000 Hz; 98 dB/mW; maximum input power 1,000 mW at 1 kHz | 45 mm Tesla dynamic drivers, closed; 5 – 40,000 Hz; 102 dB SPL (1 mW, 500 Hz); max. 125 dB SPL (200 mW, 500 Hz); THD < 0.05% (1 mW, 500 Hz); rated power handling 200 mW |
| Noise cancelling detail | – | No active noise cancelling; passive attenuation approx. 18 dBA with velour ear pads, approx. 21 dBA with leatherette |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 210 g (better) | 388 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Circumaural, open-back with aluminium honeycomb-mesh housings; self-adjusting 3D Wing Support headband; breathable fabric ear pads, replaceable | Circumaural, closed-back; nominal headband pressure approx. 7.2 N; spring steel headband; replaceable headband padding and ear pads, velour and black leatherette sets supplied |
| Works with | Dual-sided detachable locking cable, independent of left and right orientation | 3 m straight cable and 5 m coiled cable (extended), detachable, with a 3-pin mini-XLR connector on one side; gold-plated 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.35 mm adapter (the manual; beyerdynamic's product page lists a 6.35 mm jack plug) |
| Colours | Black | – |
| In the box | ATH-R70x headphones, cable, carrying pouch | Headphones, velour ear pads, black leatherette ear pads, 3 m straight cable, 5 m coiled cable, hard case |
