The ‘hi-res' logo on the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 packaging highlights the fact that these headphones, it is claimed, cover a wider frequency range than ‘normal' cans. (5Hz to 40kHz in the case of the MSR7s – human hearing ranges from 20Hz to 20kHz.)

Clear; open sound; Decent detail; Comfortable fit

Thin; lean balance; Bass lacks weight and music lacks drive; Slight coarseness further up the frequency range

There comes a time when one realises that sound quality is not about bass quantity, and you start to search for clear, undistorted sound.

Great build quality; beautiful detailed sound; well controlled bass with no mids bleed in; detachable cable (3 included); easy to drive

Treble may be uncomfortable for some; shallow pads; headband could use more padding; may ruin all other headphones for you

The MSR7's potent mix of style, functionality, and performance makes these headphones solid contenders in one of the industry's most competitive genres.

Clear and balanced sound across the board; Excellent detail; Tight; musical bass; Quality construction; Attractive design; Competitive price point

Tight clamping force may not work for everyone; Upper midrange can sound slightly synthetic; Could use a bit more padding on the headband

Audio-Technica's ATH-M50 and subsequent ATH-M50x have long been among the best sounding headphones for the money with a price tag of around $150 online. And while the company has plenty of other headphones in its line, it hasn't had a killer step-up model to go up against popular "premium"...

The Audio Technica ATH-MSR7 offers impressive audio quality; is sturdily built; should fit most people comfortably; and comes with three cables; including one that has an inline remote/microphone for cell-phone use

A little heavy; not quite as comfortable as some competing models'; abundance of clarity reveals harshness or distortion in recordings

With the launch of digital audio players like the Sony Walkman ZX2 and Neil Young's PonoPlayer, "High Resolution Audio" seems to be quite the buzzword these days. The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 too goes to great lengths to tell you that it's meant for high resolution audio.

Great detail; Comfortable for a closed back; Good isolation

Could've been more affordable; Some will find them bass shy

Wireless headphones are all the rage, and for good reason. Listening to music wire-free is simply more convenient, as you don't even need to touch your music player to change songs. That said, there will always be a loyal crowd of headphone enthusiasts that refuse to snip the cable. Why?

Find out why the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 are one of the best headphones for their price.

A pair of headphones which sound great in all situations and environments are difficult to make but that's what Audi-Technica has tried to do here. Here's our Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 review. See also: 20 best headphones 2016 .

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Refined yet entertaining sound; Extremely good build; Very comfortable...

...if you aren't wearing glasses; Slightly dull looks; No hard carry case

Tried a few different sets before settling for these. For the money they shine well above their near rivals.