Audio-Technica - ATH-DSR7BT Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black

Initial impressions: The build quality is quite good. No creaking and these has to be the most comfortable headphones I've gotten so far without having to upgrade the earpads. This headphone has no option for regular headphone cables and will only connect to a laptop with the micro USB cable that comes with. Pairing: One of the easiest headphones to pair with an iPhone. Turn it on and go to your BT devices on your iPhone and you should see ATH-DSR7BT. Hit connect and you're done. It can be paired to at least 9 devices too if you are so inclined. Sound: Sound signature is typical Audio Technica which is very neutral and bass is very tight without the boost you typically hear from Beats headphones. Midrange is very nice which makes voices sound very clear and good without any pronounced sibilance. (meaning words starting with S, T and Z don't sound harsh or your don't hear any hissing) It doesn't have noise cancelling on it so it remains how it will fair in noisy environments. At maximum volume setting without any music signal it's also very quiet which is a good thing. I think I'll be very happy with this headphone for portable and daily use and leave my wired headphones for home use. Using it with the supplied USB cable and plugging into my Macbook it is recognized immediately. Sound through the USB wired connection opens up the music even more but the USB cable supplied with it is quite stiff. Recommendation: If you're looking in the $300 price range for wireless headphones this one has to be in the list of your choices.

I’m fairly discerning when it comes to my headphones. I wear them at the office, during workouts, on airplanes, and other places where I just need to be in my own world. The new technology advertised with these Audio-Technica headphones (Pure Digital Drive) intrigued me, so I was excited to give them a try. For headphones in this price range, they deliver good audio quality, but they fall short in terms of usability and basic features. PROS: - Good - but not incredible - sound quality. Songs are clear and crisp with a decent amount of bass. Audiobooks likewise are very crisp, with the narrator’s voice sounding like he’s in the room with me. I even paired these to my Bluetooth-enabled Blu-ray player and watched a movie and the headphones provided a very natural-sounding experience. I do wish the volume sounded louder. Even at the highest volume, these headphones don’t seem to get painfully loud (not that they need to, but compared to other headphones, it’s a bit surprising). Also, I can’t help but think they sound just a bit on the “tinny” side. A little more bass would go a long way. - Comfort. I left them on through a full day of work and hardly noticed them. The headband and ear pads are very plush and don’t cause me any discomfort. There are 10 levels of length adjustment atop each earpiece. - Build quality. These feel very sturdy and don’t seem to be entirely made of plastic like some cheaper models. - Battery life. Audio-Technica claims 15 hours on a full charge, and that seems accurate to me. After a full day (9+ hours) of use, my iPhone indicated that the headphones still had about a third of the battery remaining. The 15 hour rating is a bit lower than competing models, but I think it’s plenty for most users. - Ability to connect to a computer via USB for a wired connection. I plugged them into my Windows 10 laptop and they were instantly recognized, giving me the ability to fine-tune the headphones’ audio quality even further. CONS: - The touch-sensitive button (used to control forward, backward, pause, play, etc.) is just plain awkward. I find myself moving my thumb all around the left ear can just to find it. There is no physical or audio response when you finally tap the button. The volume control switch is directly next to this button, so I’m constantly pausing or fast-forwarding my music when all I really wanted to do is adjust the volume. If you want to quickly take the headphones off but leave your music playing, that’s going to be a problem: there’s a 95% chance you’ll accidentally put your finger on the button and pause your music. Very poor design choice, in my opinion. - The charging/micro-USB port is recessed quite deeply behind the cover, so you’re essentially forced to use the included charging cable, even if you have a ton of other micro-USB cables laying around the house. What’s worse is that the cover over the port is quite challenging to remove. Make sure your fingernails are up for the challenge. - The three lights on the left ear cup are overly confusing. I understand that they serve a purpose, but you’ll have to study the user manual for a few hours if you want to memorize what all of the different flashing patterns mean. - Instead of a hard, protective carrying case, Audio-Technica gives you a not-so-protective leather sleeve to store the headphones in. Not a deal breaker, but it makes me less likely to want to throw them in my carry-on when traveling. OVERALL: I can’t help but think that Audio-Technica neglected some basic functionalities in favor of finalizing its new all-digital technologies. These headphones sound good, but that comes with the cost of some less-than-ideal design choices in terms of usability. Regardless, at this price point, these still represent a great value. Recommended!

I really really wanted to love these headphones. I'd heard so many great things about Audio-Technica (about the ATH-M50X in particular) and was really excited to try these headphones out. Unfortunately I came away disappointed. There are just a few flaws that, while minor on their own, added up to something I don't see myself consistently using. I'll start off with the good stuff: These are super light and comfortable. They feel pretty durable and I've been carrying them in my bag for the past few days and haven't had any concerns stuffing them in with everything else. I wouldn't want to put them through a lot of abuse, but it seems like they hold up well to everyday use. They look great too. I loved the brushed metal look (even though they're plastic). The sound is also great. Very detailed and clear. It doesn't have the bass-y or warmer sounds of some other headphones, which you may prefer, but I like this better. I don't have any devices that support aptX or aptX HD, but the Bluetooth connection over my iPhone 7 sounded good and music through Apple Music sounds just like it would over wired headphones. You can also use the included USB cable as a wired connection to a PC and listen to high resolution audio that way. I was able to get that work without any issues, but you should note that you do need to go into your sound settings and change the audio output to 96kHz/24-bit; otherwise you get normal CD-quality sound. Okay, now the not so good stuff: While the sound is great, I could never get these to get quite as loud as I wanted them to be. I tried this over Bluetooth and the wired USB connection. With both the headphone and device volumes turned up to the max it was still maybe a hair or two below the loudest I would want to listen to my music. Not only does it not get loud enough, but the sound isn't sealed in very well. Anyone sitting next to you can easily hear what you are listening to and the manual even states that you should lower the volume when on public transportation so you don't disturb other people. The volume controls on the headphone are separate from the volume controls on the device you're listening on, which means you basically have to decide which place you'd rather control your volume at and turn the other one up to the max. I don't know why it is this way. I have several recent Bluetooth devices and their volume controls all sync up to my iPhone. Battery life is stated at 4 hours. I haven't used these long enough to wear them all the way down, but that seems really short compared to other options out there. I wish I could have liked these better. I really do. I love the way they look and sound, but the low volume is just a huge deal-breaker for me. Maybe that is something that could be fixed via some kind of firmware update, but for now this isn't something I can recommend.

I have been an ear bud guy for a while primarily because I traveled a lot and they were convenient. I decided to give full sized headphones a shot although the ones I've used in the past have been somewhat heavy, bulky and awkward. Enter the Audio Technica DSR7BT headphones. These headphones come with a USB cable and carrying bag. More amazingly they were already charged and ready to use! I would suggest a quick review of the manual so you are familiar with the location and function of the various features. One in particular it the touch sensor that allows you to play/pause your music and answer phone calls. I've only made one call and was told the quality was good but it would be interesting to try in a variety of situations. Pairing was simple and straight forward on my iPhone. Volume control is independent from your device so you basically have two controls. Once I put them on even without sound coming through it makes it remarkably quiet. They are very comfortable and adjust easily. There is a solid feel to them without being bulky or heavy. Turning on the sound you are enveloped with rich clear sound and deep solid base. I listened to a variety of music from classical to pop and all sounded amazing! Note if you don't want to hear people around you put these on! You can also listen over a wired USB connection if Bluetooth isn't an option.

These headphones have been primarily used by my Samsung Galaxy S7, so my results may be different to other users. I deal with sounds all day, whether work (paying attention to harmonics) or home, I enjoy clarity and pure sounds. I can say that these headphones can perform to my expectations. They can handle the hi. mid and lows decently. For those who are looking for major bass, this wont perform to your expectations. It's hard to explain, the low is a rich but not overpowering. Everything is so clear (laughs, I'm listening to Bassnectar while writing this). To expound upon the clarity, I am able to hear different notes or instruments that before were muddled. The battery life on these are amazing, I fell asleep with these on, and the following morning, they are still playing music with just half of the battery used. I was able to finish the day with the same charge. I must say these headphones are REALLY COMFORTABLE. If you didn't pick up that I fell asleep with these on. I also wear glasses for distance and I do not get side pressure by wearing my glasses with these headphones. That is a big PLUS for me. Also they are quite light, I don't get fatigued like I had at times by other headphones by either the pressure or shear weight of them. I only had a few issues with these. The touch control is quite temperamental with me. It may be due to me using android, but there is a delay when I try to use it or does not do what I wanted it to do. This does not affect the performance of the headphones but adjusting or moving the headphones has a lot of creaking noises but, while I am wearing it, its fine. Pairing with the NFC was really fast. I was able to start listening to music within a moment. Overall, very solid performance. Despite the minor nuisances, I give these 5 stars and far and few between I give them out. What won me over is the battery life, the rich sounds, and how COMFORTABLE they are.

The sound is great, but for the price is questionable. The battery lasts a long time, and you can wear it without it hurting your ears and feeling too tight. The touch sensitive button is unfortunately not a shining feature and makes it more difficult to use than a physical one. I'd expect headphones in this price range to sound exceptional with an option for high bass, but this doesn't provide that. Overall, not a set of headphones I'd go out of my way to buy.

Overall, a very nice set of headphones. Fit and finish on these headphones are quite good. There are only three buttons on these headphones which makes it quite simple to use. Main switch for power, volume and a sensor type button which has multiple purposes. The sensor button is a tad awkward at first and can be mistakenly pressed quite easily. Were it placed in a different location it might be a little better and not mistakenly pushed. Sound quality is quite clean and crisp. Those looking for headphones with booming bass, these aren't it. Attention to sound clarity on these is for high's/mid's primarily. Not a whole lot of bass in these headphones but just enough.

Setup is very easy and connected using Bluetooth as well as NFC. The including cable for charging and higher-quality listening is a USB-A to micro USB. I connected this headset wirelessly to my iPad Air & my android phone and they worked flawlessly. Setup is quick and easy with Bluetooth or NFC. I was streaming audio from Spotify, Plex, and even watched several movies wearing these. The sound quality is not that great compare to other high end headphones. I used these headphones wired or wireless, which means I get the versatility of wireless. I had issues with this headset especially using with wireless option. The signal is very week and if i leave the room the signal breaks continuously and cut off. Sometimes it gives excessive static sound if the phone is inside the pocket. Also, when you listen the songs, the person next to you can hear the songs as well which is not the case in other high end headphones. I really want privacy when listening songs and watching movies especially while travelling. Pros The first headphone to employ Audio Technica's Pure Digital Drive system, which keeps the audio signal circuit completely digital, from listening device to driver, where the analog conversion takes place. The pulsed controlled digital signal is transferred directly to the driver’s voice calls, resulting in precise diaphragm movement for exceptionally accurate sound reproduction. Unique housing architecture keeps the electric circuitry separate from the acoustic space, achieving precise airflow control and superb audio clarity. Internal battery provides up to 15 hours of continuous use on a full charge. Headphones reproduce high-resolution digital sources up to 96 kHz/24-bit via wired USB connection, and up to 48 kHz/24-bit wirelessly. Cons The touch-sensitive button (used to control forward, backward, pause, play, etc.) is slightly confusing. The volume control switch is directly next to this button, either i am pausing or fast-forwarding my music when all I really wanted to do adjust the volume. It is really poor design. No USB C cable for charging / listening. if you have new laptop with USB C port only, you may not be able to use this headset with laptop. No hard, protective carrying case. I wanted to use this headset due to Pure Digital Drive system. However, i will stick to my SONY MDR-1000X noise cancelling headset due to solid build and sound quality.