Audio-Technica ATH-ES7
The ATH-ES7 is a discontinued on-ear headphone from Audio-Technica. It was one of several portable models the company launched together. The group also included the ATH-ON3A, ATH-ES3A, ATH-FC700A and the over-ear ATH-SQ5A, with suggested retail prices running from $59.99 to $169.99. Past that group listing, the individual record on the ES7 is thin.
Here is what is documented. The ES7 uses 42 mm drivers and a 3.5mm jack. Period retail copy described it as blending "ultra-sleek contemporary design and outstanding acoustic performance." The housing is stainless steel, and the design folds flat. The fold-flat design was touted for exceptional isolation, efficient signal transfer, and a secure, comfortable fit. Units were made in Japan, and the model came in black, silver, and a white "WH" variant. One Russian listing gives the weight as 160 grams, which is very light.
Market evidence is scattered. A used pair was listed at £30 in Warrington, Cheshire. A Russian classified ad asked 23,000 rubles for a "Made in Japan" unit. That is a wide spread, and it likely reflects condition and the gray market. There is also a 2008 eBay listing for ten pairs at under $600 total. At least one Head-Fi thread raises the question of counterfeit ES7s circulating, so buyers should be careful. A single verified-purchase review on a retail site reads "ok."
No frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, production years, or original MSRP for the ES7 specifically have surfaced in any source consulted. If you own a pair and have the original box or manual, the archive would welcome the details.
- Type: On-ear, portable headphones
- Drivers: 42 mm
- Connectivity: 3.5mm jack
- Weight: 160 g
- Finish: Stainless-steel housing; black, silver, and white variants
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