Just got these and I am very very happy with the sound. I compare the sound to that of the M50xs and I can confidently say that it's a big step up for me personally since the sound overall is just a lot "cleaner" and clearer without getting the least bit thin. If the bass is lacking any, the amount is so small that I can't notice any "lack" of anything so far. The biggest difference between these and M50x is that the M50 produces a bassy film over the sound regardless of musicstyles played. On the MSR7s, the bass will show off when playing bassheavy songs. I still liked the M50s, they had great sound quality for its price but the soung signature were fatiguing. The MSR7s are more detailed and clean off any excessive bass but *still* sounds leaner and warmer. Warmer in the sense that it doesn't feel as sharp in the treble. I can finally listen to a lot of the jazz that just sounded too harsch on the m50s.

A perfect review at 1.25x playback speed.

Glad to see you liked these Tyll! I've really enjoyed them so far. I do get an issue with the headband causing a hot spot on the top of my skull. I would be very afraid to bend the headband like that. Glad you did it. -__- I also think it can be just a bit too bright to always be used safely outside the house, but otherwise I think the MSR7 is a real champ of a headphone. I'm looking forward to your take on the M70X, which shares some resemblance to the MSR7, but gets a bit more extreme in some dimensions.

Damn I miss his reviews. Thanks for the years Tyll

These are my headphones and I agree on this review. Fabulous sound, accurate, balanced. On pair with much more expensive headphones.

Old man, you nailed this review. Just ordered my MSR7!

Many thanks for the bending tip, the pressure was badly hurting on mine. That is now fixed. What a relief :)

Thank you. This video alongside the written materials has been one of the most informative and excellently descriptive reviews I've found. Most reviews tend to a bit skewed by the reviewer's main use (eg. for music, for video editing) which can be difficult if you are not using the headphones for the same purpose. You provide a great overview and more generalized, unbiased description. Fantastic, keep up the good work.

amazing how many people popping up to give this guy advice on how to make his reviews better.....quit worrying about the sound or how he says the letter "S"....just listen to the info and learn something

Well, that's a review of someone who really understands what he is talking about. Not surprised though. I have enjoyed your reviews on other headphones. Thanks a bunch!

msr7 shows its true nature when its paired with a good dac/amp like fiio q1 mk2 or other amps with a bass boost switch

i use them to make tracks and let me tell you, you can increase or decrease mids bass and lows and the headphones are fucking awesome the performance is unbelievable.

The Sony MDR-1A (the newer model of the MDR-1R) is $299, not $399 as you said. The MDR-1R can be found on Amazon for about $175, so your pricing is off. Other than that, great review!

Tyll, I purchased the V moda M80 based on your recommendation. I'm glad I found your website, and steered clear of the Beats Solo crap back then. I'd like to make another jump into full size open cans, but I live in the middle of nowhere and haven't heard much in person.

These 2 brands (Audio Technica x Sony) are the top seller headphones in Japan,i found out that Audio Technica want to compete with Sony mdr series,that's why they came with similar design.Thanks for the great review.

I wish these were more comfortable out of the box, the sound seems to be excellent but all that can be binned if they are not comfortable imo.

Great review as always, sure got me interested in these cans. Hope you will review the AQ Nighthawk.

Vs the sennheiser momentum how does it compare?

Don't have an issue with comparing the the ATHs with the Sony's but the Sony's are considerably cheaper at around the $170US and £125UK mark - not the $399 stated in the review.

Great product description. Thanks.

They sound fantastic with iFi Nano IDSD!

AT msr7, oppo pm3, sennheiser 600/650, or hifiman he400i/s. listening to folk, alternative, and acoustic music.

I enjoyed your twit stream from the Ustream app the other night.

The sony mdr 1r are actually alot cheaper. The price is around $170 on amazon right now.

@innerfidelity is resolution and detail retrieval on the msr7 on par with etymotics

Sounds pretty good for the price (oh god the Pono) last thoughts: this sounds great. But I am quite happy with my M50's for now

Audiophile reviewing. Thank you very much!

HI,These seem like there great but i want to wait for your m70x review before i decide.Hope its soon,Cheers.

I have not seen a review that covers that they do not have a 1/4" conversion cable for most Pro audio gear.

Excellent Review, Thanks!

Hi Tyll-or-whoever-will-be-kind-enough-to-help-me-out! I own the NAD Viso HP50. They're my first "serious" headphone, and I absolutely adore them. However, recently I've been feeling the need for a sidegrade to something less warm to listen to medieval /Renaissance /baroque music. I would like something very easy to drive, that I could plug directly into an iPhone in a cinch, even if it's not ideal (my other source is a Fiio X5) I'm all over the place about whether I would like an open or sealed design or even IEMs (I've listened to Etymotics recently and I loved the sound signature in spite of the lack of soundstage, but they are too freakishly uncomfortable for me). Some isolation would be nice because it would allow me to listen to music in bed without bothering my partner, but if an open design is really great I can just listen to it during the day. I'm not particularly hell-bent on a huge soundstage (just mentioning it because I know some people consider it a must for classical). My priorities are as much neutrality and as much detail as I can get for under 300 dollars. My current candidates are the Focal Spirit Professional (a bit over budget; a potential issue is that I'm a glasses wearer with a big head and big ears), the ATH-AD900X (I'd prefer a sealed design but it sounds like I might like them), the ATH-MSR7 if I can find them for a decent price where I live (no luck so far), and even the Rockit R-50 (so yeah, all over the place). Halp!

Excellent review with very relevant info. Thanks! :)

Great review. I have some cheap Audio Technica and they have high pressure on ears. I may choose this or Sony Pro or JBL for my next headphones. I wonder how didnt they come up with mechanism that ears are not so much pressured.

Really nice review and good news! This product is unfortunatly not available on a regular store but on line here in Gothenburg Sweden . How is the low-end compared to the M40X...... SOS.!..SOS.!

Hello. For classical music and documentary interviews: the DT-880 600 ohms from Beryerdynamic, or the Audio Technica ATHMSR7 B?

Hi there. Your reviews are excellent. Been looking at buying the ATH M70x but the receptions to this model seem very mixed. Is there any chance you could do an in-depth review on these, please? I think a good review from you could be of good help for all of us looking for a reliable opinion. Thanks a lot!

Still the best .

i miss u

I am a graphic designer and I love listening to music while I work. It helps me working creatively. I like listen to the band like Other lives, Wild Beast etc. So I would like an opinion which one between m50x, m70x and msr7 is suit me the best?

Thank you very much congratulations for your channel. I have a question, because of its sound quality, which sound better, msr7 or focal spirit classic, what advantages does one have over the other, could any of them compete with the shure se1540? I just want a headset to enjoy the music !

If you compare these MSR7 headphones with the Audeze iSINO20, which one is would you choose?????, as you said " these headphones are on the bright side". Thanks.

Audio Technica always forget how a human head is shaped. I hate it when the headband is like that. :S I've tried so many times to bend the Urbanite's headband, but these headphones are freaking indestructible and unbendable :S

Are you gonna be doing a video review of the open & closed back Audeze EL8?

Which one is better when it come to Music sound and Movie sound? Thank you Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 vs Sony MDR-1ABT

Since they seem to have a nice treble response and a good amount of clarity, how is the soundstage and separation of instruments in that space?

when he says low on the bass. he's meaning to say that they they could use more bass, right??

Tyll, would you look at the Panasonic RP-HD10? Many people hype it and it is modestly priced (in EU at least).

I request an Audeze LCD-XC review!

ATH-MSR7 vs AKG K550 Stage precision, and details ?

I think i have narrowed the possible headphones to the v-moda crossfade m100 or the ath-msr7. Besides fps gaming i also use them for ANIME and music of most genre, oh and i would most likely get the v-moda boompro along with it. Would really appreciate views on which of them would be the better one! Thanks in advance~ any reply would be helpful

Hi i have the oppo ha2 se and cannot decide between thr oppo pm3 or these audio technicas. Which are better for hiphop r&b and edm? Since the oppos have a roll off at the higs

I was wondering if you, or anyone could help me. I'm looking to get a pair of headphones and I'm willing to go up to £150 (around $230/€200), unless I could be convinced that any particular option was worth going slightly above that. I'll be using them at home, so either closed or open back headphones will be fine. I'll be using them for both listening to and producing, mainly electronic music. I'm currently leaning towards the M50x's. Is there a better option in my price range?

Are there different versions for the Asian and American/European markets? Because I just bought mine in Asia and the headband curvature looks like the Sony's, and the earpads touch each other .

Hello how are you ? i need your advice about best headphone Sound insulation and high-quality sound also comfortable i need it for movies, games , music .. i can pay from 300-700$ or a little bit more thank you

these or pink floyd senns hd1 i'm torn 200 bux difference too your opinion valued sir thx

As someone who has had a MDR-1R for 7 years, I thought Audio-Technica was straight up copying Sony with these headphones lol.

Akg q701 or mrs7 for jazz and classic music? at home

What's about Sennheiser Momentum M2? Don't you want to test it?

How does it sound compare to B&W p7? Thanks!!!

When you pronounce the "s" sounds, it sounds really weird (like compression artefacts). You used noise reduction in Adobe Audition, eh? :D Well, at least it's better than having to deal with the hiss.

What is you personal favorite headphone?

hi tyle, does it produce sibilant sound coz a lot of bright headphones have a lot of sebilance that is irritating to some

does it sounds like momentum wireless 2.0 or is it a bit more like bose qc 35?

I am in the market for either the Ath-msr7 or Sennheiser Momentum 2.0. I like an accurate sound reproduction and Iisten to mostly Metal and hip hop. What would you recommend. Thank you for any help

This Headphones are good to listen Rock ??? Like Doors, The Beatles, Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses... Or wich ones recomend me? I Want Overhead, Close, Urban Use... I Got 400 Dollars. Thanks!!

n1. got pair in GM color.

I new to the audio game, what do you recommend for someone who likes listening to jazz and alt rock. Something that I can wear around and commute with would be nice too.

How do these compare to alphadogs?

Could you compare those to the ath m70x?? Kinda debating between the 2 atm Thanks 😃

Can I use a third party cable?

This is an old video but lets see if someone can cast some light on my question. Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 vs Audio Technica ATH-M40x - which one produce most detail/pressence and imaging ?

How do they compare to the Sony mdr1a?

What headphones would you recommend, the Msr7 or the Mdr1a/r

Is it on ears or cover ears? By the way, is it suitable to listen to classical music? How is it? Thanks.

Tyll, did you get a chance to look at the MSR7NC at CES 2016?

Those are compatible with the V-moda boompro?

great phones

Any chance you can review the phonon smb-02?

MSR7 or OPPO PM3?

Does anyone know why the ones I got came in a white box, all the smaller boxes inside are the same but the outside box is white. Please.

Can you please review the ATH-PRO500MK2? :D

Are ATH MSR7 good for classical music or you recommend some other headphones?

How is it compared to M50X?

A thing (beyond more) that I like on these is that they sound clean and amazing and intelligible even at low volumes, you don't need to crank it up to hear all the details. This is a good reason to use them inside your home. On the street, you feel the need to increase volume and the sound becomes irritating because they are born on the bright side already. A reason I don't like is that it gives the illusion that you listen at low volume even if you cranked them up and your ears bleed. Also they don't have decays on treble like hi-fi speakers or warm headphones and this make them a little tiny sounding. They sound more like my JBL LSR305 studio monitors. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour

I really like these headphones but people keep commenting that the bass is weak. I am not a basshead but I do appreciate the presence of good bass. Is the bass average on this headphone or below average? Also looking at the V Moda Crossfade m100 and i'm worried the bass might be too much like the Beats. Please help. I want to buy a new set so bad but I can't listen to them before I buy.

The ear pads in these are way too small for my ears at least - any recommendations on custom pads anyone?

Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 bass response can be improved with the Topping NX3 or Asus Xonar STX PCI-E card i have or should i go for the Fiio 17 or Fiio 18 ? Thank you

Too bad you didn't compare it to the MDR-1R's successor, the MDR-1A, which is a lot better sounding than the 1R.

These or QC35s?

Are these better then ath 50x?

Sir please review Custom one pro plus.

are the Audio Technica ATHMSR7 better than the akg 712 pro ?

I need help guys. I'm just torn between the m50x and msr7. Which of the two is better for EDM?

They come in a white or black box, which one is genuine?

Were do you got your " wall of fame " ?

looks like MSR7 was designed using google image and some tracing paper lol wtf did they just take a MDR-1 and paint it black with some logos

fix the sound , jezzzz

Hello, can you help me? Audio Technica ATHMSR7 it's good for watch movies? What's your favorite headphones for to watch movies but i want only with cable. Thank's

Please suggest a good cheap amp that can be used for it

How would you compare this to the V-Moda M100? I now have the LP2 but looking for a new set.