Yamaha YH-L700A Review
Although audiophile-friendly and high-end noise-cancelling headphones demand a premium, Yamaha's YH-L700A over-ears are neither despite their $499.95 price. They sound good for certain genres, but their ineffective active noise cancellation (ANC) and underwhelming 3D audio aren't nearly enough to justify their high price. You're much better off with the more affordable Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones ($329) instead. Even the $550 Apple AirPods Max are a more compelling alternative (especially for Apple users) despite their higher price.Sharp Looks The YH-L700A headphones look distinct. They sport a clothbound headband, cloth grilles, and an angular cut. The earpads are exceptionally comfortable—both the pads and headband feature generous cushioning and the pads have a black leatherette finish. Internally, 40mm dynamic drivers deliver a frequency range of 8Hz to 40kHz. Push-button controls on the right earcup’s outer panel feel dated. They're hard to press, and as a result, we ofte...
Yamaha's YH-L700A headphones offer decent sound quality, but their noise cancellation capabilities aren't impressive and they're simply too expensive for what you get.
Powerful audio performance with deep bass and crisp highs; Excellent mic clarity; Comfortable
Overpriced; Poor noise cancellation; Noise cancellation affects audio performance; 3D effect needs work