Excellent sonic signature beyond its price (when in active mode) ; Consistently high-quality sound unaffected by noise cancelling ; Tapered ear cups keep a solid, comfortable seal around your ears ; Support for AAC and aptX Adaptive codecs

Buggy wireless volume control ; Headband design might bring some mild discomfort to some head shapes and sizes ; Ho-hum industrial design and styling ; Dull sound when used as a passive headphone

Nothing in its styling tells you Yamaha’s YH-E700A headphone is a sonic rock star that delivers on Yamaha’s promise to deliver a high-performance active noise-cancelling headphone that doesn’t alter the music. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the...

Excellent coherent staging ; Great adaptive sound

Lacking bass thickness ; Wind reduction tech could be a bit better

This Yamaha YH-E700A is a very neutral and almost reference-sounding studio monitor intended for portable usage and producers or music recording artists. The experience is a hyper pure feeling, and enjoyably engaging on the treble side without going...

Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 35 hours of music listening with noise cancellation ; USB-C charging cable included ; Large ear pads and cushioned headband ; folding design for easy storage ; Includes 3.5mm miniplug cable for optional...

Lush, detailed sound Long battery life Comfortable

Minimal customization options

I can’t deny that despite the scant amount of icing here, the Yamaha YH-E700A is a delicious slice of gateau. The noise canceling does its job, you’re getting a ton of battery life, and the spacious, warm soundstage delivers this “x-factor” that’s hard...