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4.5 stars
"Unbelievably Exceptional Sound and Comfort for a closed headphone"
Pros: Exceptionally detailed and open sound, almost equal to the Grado SR325 and it is a closed back headphone with almost no external sound interference. Extremely comfortable.
Cons: Pricey from some dealers but I only paid $168.
Summary: For a closed back headphone, the sound is exceptionally detailed and clear, almost equal to the Grado sound. Yet the closed back feature permits very little external noise to get in. They are ultra comfortable. I use several headphones but, overall, the Ultrasone 700 is the most versatile because of its ability to block noise unlike the Grados that I use in low noise environments. Some burn in is required.
Updated on Dec 19, 2008Over time, I used this headphone less and less. The sound quality, while good for a closed back headphone, ended up being no match for the Grado 325. I also tested the Sennheiser PXC 450, a closed back and noise canceling headphone. The Sennheiser PXC has a superior sound to the Ultrasone and also blocks more noise even with the noise canceling feature off or on. Since, the PXC is even more versatile, almost entirely blocking airline noise for example, it is by far my preferred headphone now. It is every bit the equal of the Grado sound with a significantly more comfortable feel.
