ATH-E70

Where to start, well let me start by saying these are some good IEMs. Previously I had the Shure 215's, which unfortuantely started crapping out after two years. Comparing the two, the sound on the SE215s does not come close to the E40s. I have been listening to them for about 2 hours so far, and really like them. One of the best parts is the low impedance of the E40s which means my phone can power the crap out of them (the SE215s have a higher impedance) As for sound quality, at this early stage, compared to my tediously software flattened AKG K702s, the E40s have an impressive response time, meaning that the kick drums and snare hits really explode in rock or pop music. I listened to some Muse, and they rocked it impressively, with vocals getting a tad sharp at times.. although, this is early days so there is always some burn in which could smooth stuff out. I also only experienced this with Muse and a few others, but definitely not all vocal tracks, so I suppose one could put it down to the original mixing. In jazz however, the horns shine gloriously and punch you just the right amount, not so much that it hurts, but definitely enough to let you know they are there. There is also a lot of speed and detail in the bass response for double basses and the lower instruments. The instrument separation is also top notch. Pianos have the details of each key, which is rather nice, and don't tend to get muddy. In classical music, the part where they really shine is sound stage, there are times when I would prefer my AKGs frequency response over them, for lack of consistency across the range, however, it is definitely a compromise worth making, and hardly one of note. The sound stage on these things is hella impressive, like... hella impressive, they compete with my AKG's easily, a vastly superior headphone in almost all areas. For vocal music, there is an interesting turn which seems to occur on particularly highly placed male or female vocal lines, which isn't necessarily something bad, however compared to a completely flat response, I noticed a small dip around 1500-2000hz. Vocals do sit really nicely on the sound stage and don't pound into your head at all. Bass: Detailed, great response time, quick and aided by the sound stage providing good definition. Its quite an impressive headphone on descending bass lines in pop music, however tapers off a little towards 50hz and beyond. I think this can be cured by getting a premium fit, however, I don't really have a need to hear these frequencies due to my music tastes. Mids: A tad recessed, but still quick to the party and aren't over shadowed by anything, I wouldn't say the mids are lacking, they are just sitting comfortably doing their job. Great on the decent into the lower range, not apparent when it's not happening, but when it happens, its quite pleasant. High mids: A bit uneven, but in a very good way for the majority of music. Highs: Sitting perfectly doing their job, not fatiguing but not absent. Oh and by the way, the E40s sound great at lower volumes, if you are one of those people who likes to listen a bit softer. Not much detail is lost, unlike some IEMs. Fit wise, they aren't as terrible as some people make them out to be, perhaps that's just me. I found the stock tips suited me well, you just need to put them in right and they should be okay, if not, I hear some people have had good results with Sprial dot tips. I haven't felt a need to get them yet. The isolation is rather good, if they do fit you. Of course not quite as good as comply tips, but not much worse, and I don't feel like it affects much to do with the sound any way. In conclusion, these are better than my Shure SE215s, as for build.. I think you will struggle to find something apart from a Nokia Brick that is as indestructible as the SE215s, so the E40s don't win on that front. But, the feel like they would last a long time, and the cord should at least do a year under good treatment. It is removable after all. These are lively, that's for sure, but it's more to do with how quick they respond to the electrical signals rather than the frequency response. They don't sound wildly different to my flattened AKG's so that's a good sign if you are in the market for some IEMs on the flattish side. If you want something that will take an utter beating, go for the Shure SE215s. Get the E40's if you want something that sounds really good when you are out and about, at Uni, School or Work. I can't comment on how they perform in live music situations as I haven't been able to try them out yet, but I really think they would be great. The E40's are easily powered, and have the longevity of a headphone which you can have for several years. Well done Audio Technica. Edit: Okay guys, so I have had them around the place for the last little while and I feel like I have some more comments to make. Firstly, one thing I have noticed is that the vocal sharpness has somewhat fallen back into the mix a bit, which is fantastic for me. It makes everything much more pleasant. Another thing that hasn't changed and still impresses me, is the speed of the drivers, these things are faaast. They make my AKG K702s sound sluggish. The main thing you would notice this is in the attack of the instruments, drops (for dubsteb fans), articulation in jazz and instrumental music. Kick and snares sound pretty impressive and fast. Some more comments I have, when walking, these pick up wind noise if you don't get a good seal, which is kind of annoying, but it can be put down to the non negative profile of the IEMs rather than a sound flaw. I also ended up capitulating and ordering some JVC Spiral Dots, since everyone loves them, and I have to see if they can improve the sometimes annoying fit of these IEMs. Mainly when moving is this a problem, however if you are sitting at a desk you should be able to get by with the stock tips. EDIT: So I got my spiral dot tips, I can say they do indeed improve the sound, however many people say they improve the bass. I don't think that's true, I do think that because of the wider bore of the headphones they perhaps allow more air movement so you perceive more bass, or are more aware of it, however it doesn't drastically increase the level of bass. The high mids open up a lot and the boxy feeling of the stock tips is really apparent when swapping between them. They also fit better, are much shorter and apply less pressure in the ears, they also seem to stay in much better. EDIT: So I ended up having a problem after a few weeks, one of the earbuds stopped working. But stop! Don't be frightened and worried, I'm still giving these a 5 star rating because for when they did work they were great value for money and Amazon gave me a complete refund on returning them. I suspect that I just got a bad pair. I was treating them very well, but using them every day, still they shouldn't have broken. But since I don't see anyone else saying their pairs have also stopped working, I assume I just received a faulty pair and was a bit unlucky. So, unless you are reading this and have read other people also reporting the same thing, go for it, you wont regret it. All products will have some duds!

I was in the market for some IEM's so I could play live music with a band. I was going to get the tried and true Shure 215's, but was not ready just to go for it. I wanted to explore the market a little bit more. I knew the Shure's were exceptional for the price, but I did not want to go on the bandwagon either. Enter the ATH-E40's. To start, I already know the quality of AudioTechnica. I have some earbuds from them that have lasted years and the quality is outstanding for the price. And when I realized these IEM's were the in ear equivalent of the ATH-M40's I was deeply intrigued. After research the product online through demos and forums and AT's actual sight, I was highly impressed. But here was the deal: I do not demo them myself. It was a hundred dollar risk. But here is the result: superb. Build Quality (4.5/5): I love the build quality. High quality plastic around everything and the chord itself is very thick and will not break easily...unless you do something stupid. Is is at strong as Shure's line? No, not at all. But these will do just fine for someone who takes care of their stuff; no worries here. Design (4/5): I love the look of these. People reviewed saying they were big and bulky. Yes, they kind of are but they also make you look good when you wear them. The see through sides are a wonderful touch. The memory wire works better than Shure's, that is for sure (sorry I have been waiting to use this). The case is very good for protecting the product and keeps it looking professional. Where I give a knock is the earbuds. They are standard. That is it. And I have yet to find a pair that fit me superbly. Comfort (4/5): I was going to give a 3 out of 5 until I found that it was me that was causing the discomfort. Do not give up trying to find the right earbud and right position in the ear. It makes all the difference. Still, I wish it was easier to do for the price. Sound (5/5): I bet you guessed this didn't you? You smart person you. Anyway, the sound. What can I say? A wonderful flat response. That is a must for me and is why you go for IEM's in the first place. But the things you hear if you have never had them: it is a trip! The highs are not to sharp but are as clear as crystal. The mid's are very present and bring a whole new element to the sound table. The lows are punctuated, tight, and not overbearing. Many people complained here that the bass was weak. Here is my response: No it is not. The song is being played as it should be, if you have not equalized the song yourself. That is what it should sound like. What you are used to is pre-equalized headphones that, more often than not, boost the bass because everyone loves it. So stop it. I digress. The bass is not lacking by any means, however. It is still very much so there. And I love it. But the real winner hear is the whole soundscape. It is so real and present. It is as if, if the music is mixed well, I am right there with them. And I am not the only one to say this in a review. My concluding remarks are this: these IEM's are ones to not look over. They rival Shure 215's and are good looking to boot in a way that the Shure's are not. I recommend them fully. You will not be disappointed.

There are many options out there today for those who are looking for a great sound, but would like to pay less. The reason i picked these is because the pair seems to be very well received by the audio community so i decided to go for it and get them. And i was not disappointed, the audio is clean and powerful with minimal distortion at high volume levels. And with some extra voltage pumped through them (with an amplifier) they sound even better with the low end being crisp, punchy and coming across with weight and air, but is a bit boosted which i don't mind. The soundstage is quite nice too. There is ample width and air, and the separation of instruments is very good for the price. The highs are just a tad exaggerated, however do not sound harsh in any way, unlike some other popular brands... All of these elements combine to create a very pleasant and fun sound signature that makes music sound more believable. Hence why this great pair of in ears gets my recommendation. Also the cable is replaceable, so that's a plus, should it ever get damaged.

I got excited about this product during ordering as my Sony MDR ex750ap died a few days ago and I needed a better pair for myself... And as cherry on top the price was 4170 rupees only..so I quickly order them..the seller was crystalarc lifestyle But when I put them on my ears the story of doubt about the product rose...the bass was not there.. absolutely absent..I read in some reviews that the burning of drivers slowly reveals the bass in these iems... I have not burned them yet..I tried different eartips starting from the provided ones to the Sony hybrid eartips for snug fit..none improved the situation with bass..in contrast my Sony pairs had quite good tight and deep bass right from the beginning with less clarity than this on mids and highs.. In these iems the mids ( vocals ) are quite upfront..the drums and guitar strings are excellent and clear.. infact clearer than Sony MDR ex 750ap..try listening bollywood song "hum to dilse Harte".. and you will find as if the drums are playing infront of you..I guarantee you will believe actually the real drums are there not the recording of drum sound.. thanks to the its soundstage.. instruments separation is effortless.. better sound separation than Sony..but lack musical resolution that Sony MDR ex750ap had.. May be because this is an iem for professionals that require accurate reproduction of sound...not coloured or punctuated sound tuning... But still due to my doubt regarding genuitity of the product I inspected them ..to my surprise I found the soundtube acoustic foam cover has some strange kind of black solid rings around the outer corner perimeter of foam( may be glue) or (may be the leftover marks from ear wax stain washing)..or may be they are manufactured that way and glued to stay intact with the sound tube..i am unsure about what is the real reason because I can't compare since I don't have a similar second pair... .and both earpieces had the rings.. Now considering both of right and left earpieces have same physical appearance of sound tube foam cover I am skeptical of refurbishment... because all of my previous purchases never had these..rings Or may be this was a review unit piece that was sold at lower price after it was returned to the sellers place after review by today's tech reviewers..😂😂 Anyways I hope after somedays of burning these cans I get the desired sound quality that matches with the highly pronounced reviews about these earphones.. One more thing that the seller was quite good at customer relations... I hope that after some days the earphone reveals its true potential for bass ,mid and high frequency.. I will do some critical listening and post my further findings in future

Comfort 1/10 (The thing that goes over your ear is not practical at all because the IEMs are not deep in your ear at all) Got a static noise after few hours of listening that stayed by changing to my amp and changing iems removed the static so its the Ath problem. Sound is actually good tho (atleast better than the "Shure SE215" in every way (Im a noob in audio tho) The only positive thing is cable, looks cool:)

Let me start by saying ATH-E 70 in my regard & by many others who are professionally into music is one of the best monitor headphones in its price range & above. Let me explain why this is, I won't get into its form factor & explain as normally people do about sound i.e. highs, lows and mids. What i want to bring forth here is the nature of sound that this headphone is able to deliver & why that makes it one of the best in its category & above. Sound, specifically what is music to our ears can be perceived in various ways. Live sounds, the ones that are delivered via speakers and other systems and then live music delivered naturally without any of these devices; plain sound emitting from instruments and vocals. Then there is studio recording, where music is recorded under special and specific conditions. Finally the way we normally hear music i.e. via a music player/DAP’s, digital music files & headphones. Under all these circumstances a particular musical piece may sound different in different setups & we may also feel it differently. Which situation would you say is ideal when it comes to hearing a sound in its truest form? Or as many say, music/sound as intended by the musician? Most get caught up by the idea of 'I like my music in a particular way' & invariably end up buying a particular DAP - headphones with specific sound traits or finally EQ music to their taste. Now here it’s not a question of what is right or wrong, like most things in life it’s relative to the individual. But say that you get a chance to experience sound as if you are sitting around musicians in an open space and hear them play & sing with no speakers or any other systems. This is the setup for hearing sound/music in its most natural form & ATH E-70 is manufactured to produce this sound. But being such an effective and fine-tuned headphone, it naturally reciprocates to the quality of the music player and music files, as this headphone on its own doesn’t have any particular sound characteristics. You may think this as a bad thing to have no particular sound trait of its own, but believe me, not only is it difficult to create such fine-tuned headphone that recreates sound in its most natural form but to also to have an equipment that gives you a chance to experience music in the most organic manner. As if you are not just seeing the river flowing and thinking about how the water will feel, but you are able to touch water yourself and experience it at a very personal level. Even if my grasp on language or my power of thinking is not allowing me to explain this in a much lucid manner, I will definitely say that buy it or not, at least hear it once. That too with the best player you can get your hands on and quality music files. Before you hear music know if your player has any musical traits like being bright/warm or any other musical presentation. Don’t EQ it, hear it as it is & then experience ATH-E 70. Likes & dislikes is a different thing but you will at least know how music sounds in it's most basic and natural form I have heard & owned various headphones and in-ear’s ranging from AKG ‘s reference headphones to campfire’s & Audeze planar’s, but this particular Audio Technica monitor is of a truly special quality. It allows you to sense music at it's core level and be content with it. I feel sad that such a rare and special product is not that well recognized, possibly one of the main reason is people approach music and related equipment’s with a lot of preconceived notions and hence in return when they get life giving water to drink instead of the expected juice or alcohol, people naturally get disappointed. So my request to all music & headphone lovers is to at least try it once.

Un completo DESASTRE! Frecuencias graves y altas correctas pero el rango de frecuencias medias es un total desastre de resonancias internas, la gráfica de espectro debe ser una montaña rusa de vértigo; cambiando los capuchones el espectro medio permanente igual, antinatural con graves enfatizaciones y carencias. Las voces suenan horriblemente mal. Se devuelve. En absoluto es un auricular de alta calidad como se describe. Me cuesta creer que audiotecnica haya lanzado un producto de tan pésima calidad de audio. He usado muchos auriculares de esta empresa con un sonido de mayor calidad con un sonido muy equilibrado y natural a menor precio. Completamente DECEPCIONADO 🫤