Audio Technica has been on a roll this year with many new headphones. They’ve covered much ground with several new in-ear headphones as well as over-ear headphones. The best part is that Audio Technica is breaking new ground in terms of sound quality and design The Audio Technica ATH-DSR7BT Wireless headphone is a prime example of this ground breaking headphone technology. Just like the recently released ATH-DSR9BT, the DSR7BT uses a special Direct To Drive digital technology enabling crystal clear sound via Bluetooth or NFC connection. Audio46 has one of the first of the DSR7BT headphones to hit the streets so let’s treat it to a full review to see if it’s worth the hype.

Audio Technica ATH-SR7BT Wireless Headphone Review

IN THE BOX

Inside the box you’ll get the fine looking ATH-SR7BT headphone, user manual, carrying bag, and extended USB cable for charging and connecting to your computer for hi-res digital audio.

BUILD

Design / Style

The Audio Technica ATH-DSR7BT wireless headphone is built really well. In the vain of the ATH-MSR7 headphone, the DSR7BT has comfortable earpads and headband. The headphone frame feels solid and adjusting the best fit is easy. The dark grey color is sophisticated and not flashy. Just based on image alone it looks like a desirable piece of audio technology.

The controls on the DSR7BT headphone are minimal and easy to use. Flipping the on switch automatically engages Bluetooth pairing mode which will either search for a new device or connect to a previously connected device. Play and Pause are an all-in-one sensor and the volume switch doubles as a track switch. You can also make calls from your smartphone using the built in microphone.

Durability / Portability / Comfort

The Audio Technica ATH-DSR7BT wireless headphone is designed for maximum comfort. This relatively sturdy headphone has that classic Audio Technica build and quality that audiophiles have come to expect with their award winning headphones. The DSR7BT folds flat and stores in the provided carrying bag for easy transportation to any destination. All in all the DSR7BT meets all my expectations for a durable, portable and comfortable headphone that’s sure to last many years.

Other Features

The big deal about the latest Audio Technica wireless headphones is the Direct to Drive Digital Technology. Inside the ATH-DSR7BT headphone the digital signal is received and routed directly to the 45mm drivers without an additional D/A converter. In addition, the DSR7BT uses aptX, AAC, SBC and Qualcomm aptX HD codecs for the best digital sound possible. You can also get pure Hi-Res Audio sound by using the provided USB cable which plugs right into your computer’s USB port.

Another notable thing about the ATH-DSR7BT headphone is that there’s no aux cable. That means there’s no 3.5mm (1/8″) port available on this headphone. It’s out there on the fringe with only Bluetooth, NFC or USB digital connections. It’s quite a bold move. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 15 hours on a single charge. Not bad for a high quality, hi-res wireless headphone.

SOUND

The Audio Technica ATH-DSR7BT wireless headphone shines in all the important categories but it’s the sound that makes this headphone a contender for best new headphone of 2017. For starters the SR7BT has a frequency range of 5Hz to 40,000Hz giving you the feel of high resolution even when simply streaming compressed tracks. But when you hook this thing up to a player capable of aptX codec audio, the range and clarity kick up exponentially. Uncompressed files, even Flac files sound amazing with a clarity you never thought possible in a Bluetooth headphone.

The best way to describe the overall sound of this headphone is luxurious. The bass is full and yet not too heavy. The mid-frequencies are crisp and ready to go no matter what genre you’re listening to. The top-end is pleasing to the ear in an indescribable way. They’re not harsh but rather harmonic and beautiful. Hi-Res files sound even better of course making this an amazing wireless headphone for the price.

SUMMARY

To sum it up the Audio Technica ATH-DSR7BT hits all the right spots for a wireless over-ear headphone. It’s durable, comfortable, built with precision and sounds incredible. It’s very similar to the ATH-DSR9BT with less of the extras like a hard case. But the DSR7BT has the advantage as a high quality, wireless audiophile headphone for under $300. Considering these things altogether the ATH-DSR7BT might just be one of the best headphones of the year.

Come on over to Audio46 Headphone Store and see for yourself what this new headphone from Audio Technica has to offer. You can always get the best price online at Audio46 by using the checkout code “welcome46“.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type – Dynamic
Driver – Diameter 45 mm
Frequency Response – 5 – 40,000 Hz
Sensitivity – 100 dB/mW
Impedance – 35 ohms
Battery – 3.7V rechargeable lithium polymer battery
Battery Life – Approx. 15 hours continuous use (1,000 hours standby)
Charging Time – Approx. 4 hours (for 0-100% charge) Depending on environmental conditions
Weight – 300 g (10.6 oz), without cable
Accessories Included – 2.0 m (6.6′) USB charging cable, carrying pouch
Type (Microphone) – condenser
Sensitivity (Microphone) -44 dB (1V/Pa a 1 kHz)
Frequency Response (Microphone) 50 – 4,000 Hz
Polar Pattern (Microphone) omnidirectional

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