Great review! I just bought the A800s yesterday and I was also pleasantly surprised at the sound and ANC performance. The customizations available with the app are enough to suit any listener. I call these "sleepers" because I think they will be ignored by many people for their bland design, but the performance is right up there with the big players in this category. Thanks again!
You are so right Rachael, thanks for confirming some of my observations! Please let me know as you continue to use it. We are preparing a comparison between the AirPods Max, but also the XM4.
I just got these, after taking the plunge, agree this is a sleeper.,although I haven't heard of other makes, this one sounds really balanced and has clean treble . If you need more bass I use a 10 band eq, just use the bass boost slider a little, as it's better than the technics app one due more lower bass boost. Anc is very good. I don't notice any artificial reverb that another reviewer say. All nice and quality made, very comfortable as well.
I really enjoyed this review, looked to me very honest and professional. Thanks for putting together your time and knowledge and sharing this great review.
Glad you're still doing headphone reviews! I originally discovered your channel after watching your Beoplay H95 review, since I was thinking about getting them and couldn't find very many videos on TH-cam that covered them. Your analysis was so in-depth, thorough, and thoughtful that I subscribed immediately! Even though they lost in your comparison, I got them and am glad I did. Keep up the great reviews and comparisons, I'm looking forward to watching your channel grow.
Hello Daniel. The Beoplay h95 is indeed a good buy. Glad you are enjoying it! And thank you for subscribing. It means a lot to us. Of course, we’ll continue to do our best to keep up the good work here :). Have a beautiful day
Thank you so much for your thorough review. I happen to be cross shopping the A800 with the Sony XM4. I’m more familiar with the Sony line, since we own a pair of XM3’s, but from what I’ve been reading and hearing I may prefer the Technics.
Yeah. Technics is quite underrated. However when it comes to build quality and durability, Sony takes the lead. Why don’t you look into Sony XM5 rather than the XM4?
Hi sir !! Wow… i have never listen to your channel but i am really impressed ! Great review, good infos, really easy to understand. I have a lot of headphones, earbuds, but i have not found the GRAAL yet :) I love the technics az60 for their clear sound, awesome wide soundstage. Wondering if the eah800 are the same with very wide soundstage. If you compare these headphones with the sennheiser momemtum 3 (over the ear), which one gives the best sound and which one gives the widest soundstage? Thank you for your time and sorry for bad english i am from Quebec city in Canada and we speak french (i understand all you said in your video).
Thanks a bunch! Indeed, we will begin to look at this aspect with great attention. No technology is worth making if it does not consider to what extent it could prevent the destruction of our planet.
@@CarefulOptimist imho the less impactful should be viewed as "battery life x repair option x possibility to change battery" more than initials materials. (Extracting minerals for battery and taking care of it once battery is gone is the most harmful in my mind but I can be wrongh)
Great review... I was looking a good headphone to replace my Sony Xm3, and I think I'll go for this Technics... I know now there's the new Sony XM5, but I look something with cleaner sound and more open soundstage I think soundstano on Sony is narrow.. How soundstage is on this Technics?
Great video, thank you. I’m in the market for noise cancelling headphones now and struggling to choose. Listen to xm4 and I didn’t like them. Loved the AirPods max but I’m worried about the condensation issue as I keep reading about it everywhere. I thought the h95 were great but not better than AirPods max. I couldn’t find these to listen to at the moment but can get them from Amazon. Would you say my worries about the max are baseless or would you go for these instead and maybe superfly dragon red for the same price. Thanks again for great video.
So far, the condensation has not been my reality with the AirPods Max. Or maybe I simply have not noticed it. So, I would say you should not worry too much about that. I think the APM is a batter bargain especially given that you can find it at discount price these days. Otherwise, give the Technics EAH-A800 a try. Buy it with a good return policy and see if it fits for you. It's also lighter than the AirPods Max. One tip: you will really enjoy the Spatial audio features of the AirPods Max
For sure BW PX7 S2. However, if you are a bass head, the Technics might be tempting. You can tweak the bass of the PX7 S2 to some extent. Tips: if you are listening to music from the mobile app of BW, the sound is much richer. That’s another reason to go for the PX.
@@CarefulOptimist For me it's the opposite. It sounds worse through the BW app. But you can still use the app to adjust the treble and bass, even if you don't use the app for playback.
Thanks for the great reviews! Couple of quick questions in case you or anyone can help. The phones can connect to two Bluetooth devices at once but can you listen to both simultaneously? I like to game and listen to podcasts! Also like some other headphones on the current market does the Bluetooth switch off when the 3.5mm cable is plugged in? Sorry one final, anyone compared these to the Yamaha E700s? Thanks!!😊
Hi, thanks for the compliment. I don’t think it is possible to listen to audio from two separate source simultaneously. As for the Bluetooth switching off when wired, that’s a good question. Unfortunately we didn’t test this out. We will look into the Yamaha E700s. Sounds interesting.
Thanks for the quick response. I fear it may be!! Definitely check out the Yamahas they sound good, though it seems as though the Technics are good too, I just can't find a direct comparison!
I feel as though people tend to conflate the idea that a good design = fashionable design. I don't think the Technics are in any way bland, in fact I think they have a very nice balance between retro and modern styles. They're classic, not "bland". I like to think of it like fast fashion - the sleek, plasticky designs and bright colours that are so main stream will not stand the test of time compared to the quality, structural build of vintage and sustainable fashion. Personally, I think the Technics are very pretty to look at; metal, brushed aluminium, (admittedly, faux) leather and not overly plastic... It's like buying a piece of vintage tech, but with the modern stuff inside. I like their look anyway, and I think You Kim's modelling was perfect at highlighting their classic look :D Anyway, I've bought mine and have been rewatching this video (for at least the third time... lol...) in excitement of their arrival! Your channel is extremely underrated (though I'm excited to have found a hidden gem) and I just adore the quality of your videos. The jazz is an awesome touch! Also, nice glasses!
Hahaha. Well said! And thank you for the kind words about Kim’s presence as well as the quality of the channel. As for your take on the design, well, I see what you mean. But let me know what you think of the durability when you eventually start to use it. Will it be stronger than the XM4 or Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2?
That’s a good question. I omitted this in the review. Yes, the volume is loud enough! Louder than the AirPods Max. Bur the bass gets overpowering at super high volumes.
@@CarefulOptimist thanks for such a prompt reply , you are the fastest in replying ! Super Pro TH-camr! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I got a Shure Aonic 40 recently wondering if u have tried Shure 40 with side by side with this ?
I just tried Technics A800, your review is very accurate and non bias. Technics definitely sounds better than Sony WH 1000xm4 in terms of its crisp and instruments separation plus clear mids , it is not muddy at all like Sony. It is pleasantly enjoyable to listen to but not with that Wow factor of H95 I feel Given a chance to choose Bose , Sony , Jabra and Technics . It is quite straightforward - just take Technics (personally its sound quality is better & bonus awesome apps ! ) Also somehow Technics sounds better when ANC is on (forgot did u mentioned about that )
How the Technics EAH-A800 sounds compared to a mid-range closed-back wired headphones like Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro? I'm very curious but also afraid to buy the Technics because sound quality limits of bluetooth audio transmitting.
You can use Technics wired too. I think 770 is a very pleasing sound, but it’s a bit more V shaped in that lineup. If you’re looking for balanced sound that’d be 1990.
This Panasonic Technics A800 has very good sound and ANC and it's general volume and bass volume is much stronger and powerfull compared to Sony MX4 or Bose QC45. But to listen my favorite music genre electronic music and techno i prefer to use the Panasonic RB-M700B because they have somethning the A800 and other expensive head phones on the market does not have at the moment: A Bass reactor vibration system ! I really love the bass reactor vibration system very very very much !!!! It feels like you have a 2.1 subwoofer hifi system. Panasonic Technics A800, Sony MX4, Bose QC45 feels more like an 2.0 weak bass hifi system without any subwoofer. For a very very very noisy ambient or music without any bass (for example old music) the A800 is the best. So I change my headphones depending on the situation. I use public transportation and have a very noisy neighbor that is the reason I own the Technics A800 and the Bose QC45 (only to watch TV and video games but not music). For music I use my 3 pairs of Panasonic RB-M700B. I hope Panasonic will continue to offer and develop headphones with bass reactor vibration system because I can't listen to techno and electronic music on head phones without a bass reactor anymore. The sony Sony MDR-XB950N1 Extra Bass head phones from 2017 have a bass reactor vibration system (my first head phones i had with a bass vibration system) but the new Sony WHXB910NB Extra Bass from 2021 don't has a bass vibration system anymore imo.
Nice review but I'm confused. You say the earphones are comfortable to drape around your neck, but then you immediately say that they feel bulky and weird. Being able to wear my headphones comfortably draped around my neck is actually really important to me. Some headphones when you try to drape them around your neck with the pads rotated flat on your upper chest, they still manage to push against your throat. Are these that way, or are they comfortable and don't press against your throat?
@@CarefulOptimist I bought them and have them now. They hang around my neck fine. They sound fantastic too. No muddiness, which is what I was hoping for. Thanks for the reply
Tech companies claiming they are manufacturing out of recycled this and ecological that - is unfortunately mostly green-washing. It's almost better to go with companies that don't make such claims because they are honest - and I really believe Panasonic are for the most part, honest. Personally I judge a company on how their packaging is - for example I've purchased a lot of Sonos products recently, and been very impressed that almost every part of their packaging has been cardboard.
Shame you didnt go ahead and do the xm4 comparison. Sony generally are better but they go in too heavy on the bass. These clearer alternatives along with the audio technica are just as good if not better than Sony signature sound. I think this is why people like such comparisons
poor review these headphones are a waste of money constantly pause music on bluetooyh and hars wired dont waste your money on these im going back to bose 100 percent more reliable
Great review! I just bought the A800s yesterday and I was also pleasantly surprised at the sound and ANC performance. The customizations available with the app are enough to suit any listener. I call these "sleepers" because I think they will be ignored by many people for their bland design, but the performance is right up there with the big players in this category. Thanks again!
You are so right Rachael, thanks for confirming some of my observations! Please let me know as you continue to use it. We are preparing a comparison between the AirPods Max, but also the XM4.
@@CarefulOptimist when? I have to choose between the xm4 & the A800s …..but i don’t like the xm4 sound
@@olivierpasse6913 will drop the video soon! It’s filmed already 🙂
I just got these, after taking the plunge, agree this is a sleeper.,although I haven't heard of other makes, this one sounds really balanced and has clean treble . If you need more bass I use a 10 band eq, just use the bass boost slider a little, as it's better than the technics app one due more lower bass boost. Anc is very good. I don't notice any artificial reverb that another reviewer say. All nice and quality made, very comfortable as well.
I really enjoyed this review, looked to me very honest and professional. Thanks for putting together your time and knowledge and sharing this great review.
Really nice video, like the review and presentation. Also the video clips were well done and artistic.
Thank you!
I use it for 3 weekend now, and i totaly agree, it is the best.
Got mine today. I decided to get it because I was amazed with Technics az60. Great headphones.
Same for me also! Love my AZ60’s so decided to get the A800’s as well, and not disappointed at all. Amazing sound and ANC.
Get the AZ80. Even better
Glad you're still doing headphone reviews! I originally discovered your channel after watching your Beoplay H95 review, since I was thinking about getting them and couldn't find very many videos on TH-cam that covered them. Your analysis was so in-depth, thorough, and thoughtful that I subscribed immediately! Even though they lost in your comparison, I got them and am glad I did. Keep up the great reviews and comparisons, I'm looking forward to watching your channel grow.
Hello Daniel. The Beoplay h95 is indeed a good buy. Glad you are enjoying it! And thank you for subscribing. It means a lot to us. Of course, we’ll continue to do our best to keep up the good work here :). Have a beautiful day
Thank you. This has been really helpful. I thought I was going to buy the Sonys but your review has changed my mind.
Same here!!
Thank you for the review!
Glad it was helpful!
I think you may have just helped me decide, might just watch your comparison video first :)
Great video !
Great headphones !!!
Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for your thorough review. I happen to be cross shopping the A800 with the Sony XM4. I’m more familiar with the Sony line, since we own a pair of XM3’s, but from what I’ve been reading and hearing I may prefer the Technics.
Yeah. Technics is quite underrated. However when it comes to build quality and durability, Sony takes the lead. Why don’t you look into Sony XM5 rather than the XM4?
@@CarefulOptimist The XM5 is out of my budget, unfortunately.
Hi sir !! Wow… i have never listen to your channel but i am really impressed ! Great review, good infos, really easy to understand. I have a lot of headphones, earbuds, but i have not found the GRAAL yet :)
I love the technics az60 for their clear sound, awesome wide soundstage. Wondering if the eah800 are the same with very wide soundstage.
If you compare these headphones with the sennheiser momemtum 3 (over the ear), which one gives the best sound and which one gives the widest soundstage?
Thank you for your time and sorry for bad english i am from Quebec city in Canada and we speak french (i understand all you said in your video).
Thank you!
Excellent review 👍 I agree about the environmental impact information too.
Thanks a bunch! Indeed, we will begin to look at this aspect with great attention. No technology is worth making if it does not consider to what extent it could prevent the destruction of our planet.
@@CarefulOptimist imho the less impactful should be viewed as "battery life x repair option x possibility to change battery" more than initials materials.
(Extracting minerals for battery and taking care of it once battery is gone is the most harmful in my mind but I can be wrongh)
I am using them i can honestly say : it was worth buying them although they have a special sound signature not for everybody.
Just recently purchased a pair, they randomly cut out playing audio of podcasts during blue tooth playback. has anyone else had this experience?
I have both. The Technics are in another league. No complaints about the Sonys, but they are in 2nd division.
I have the Soundcore Q45. And I would like to improve quality sound. Do you think these are better? Thank you 😊.
If I turn the bass up on The equalizer will I be able to feel a punch?
Great review... I was looking a good headphone to replace my Sony Xm3, and I think I'll go for this Technics... I know now there's the new Sony XM5, but I look something with cleaner sound and more open soundstage
I think soundstano on Sony is narrow..
How soundstage is on this Technics?
It’s better than that of Sony
Great video, thank you. I’m in the market for noise cancelling headphones now and struggling to choose. Listen to xm4 and I didn’t like them. Loved the AirPods max but I’m worried about the condensation issue as I keep reading about it everywhere. I thought the h95 were great but not better than AirPods max. I couldn’t find these to listen to at the moment but can get them from Amazon. Would you say my worries about the max are baseless or would you go for these instead and maybe superfly dragon red for the same price. Thanks again for great video.
So far, the condensation has not been my reality with the AirPods Max. Or maybe I simply have not noticed it. So, I would say you should not worry too much about that. I think the APM is a batter bargain especially given that you can find it at discount price these days. Otherwise, give the Technics EAH-A800 a try. Buy it with a good return policy and see if it fits for you. It's also lighter than the AirPods Max.
One tip: you will really enjoy the Spatial audio features of the AirPods Max
@@CarefulOptimist thank you. You have been really helpful. All the best with the new channel
Does the mic of the technic work while corded with the 3.5mm? I want to use it wired the major part of the time
Yes it does!
Hi, i have a question. Can't make my mind if i should get the Technics ,or add 80$ and go for B&W px7 S2?
For sure BW PX7 S2. However, if you are a bass head, the Technics might be tempting. You can tweak the bass of the PX7 S2 to some extent. Tips: if you are listening to music from the mobile app of BW, the sound is much richer. That’s another reason to go for the PX.
@@CarefulOptimist
For me it's the opposite. It sounds worse through the BW app. But you can still use the app to adjust the treble and bass, even if you don't use the app for playback.
Please is it very well with an IPhone music lossless ?
Yes.
Thanks for the great reviews! Couple of quick questions in case you or anyone can help. The phones can connect to two Bluetooth devices at once but can you listen to both simultaneously? I like to game and listen to podcasts! Also like some other headphones on the current market does the Bluetooth switch off when the 3.5mm cable is plugged in? Sorry one final, anyone compared these to the Yamaha E700s? Thanks!!😊
Hi, thanks for the compliment. I don’t think it is possible to listen to audio from two separate source simultaneously. As for the Bluetooth switching off when wired, that’s a good question. Unfortunately we didn’t test this out. We will look into the Yamaha E700s. Sounds interesting.
Thanks for the quick response. I fear it may be!! Definitely check out the Yamahas they sound good, though it seems as though the Technics are good too, I just can't find a direct comparison!
I feel as though people tend to conflate the idea that a good design = fashionable design. I don't think the Technics are in any way bland, in fact I think they have a very nice balance between retro and modern styles. They're classic, not "bland".
I like to think of it like fast fashion - the sleek, plasticky designs and bright colours that are so main stream will not stand the test of time compared to the quality, structural build of vintage and sustainable fashion. Personally, I think the Technics are very pretty to look at; metal, brushed aluminium, (admittedly, faux) leather and not overly plastic... It's like buying a piece of vintage tech, but with the modern stuff inside.
I like their look anyway, and I think You Kim's modelling was perfect at highlighting their classic look :D
Anyway, I've bought mine and have been rewatching this video (for at least the third time... lol...) in excitement of their arrival! Your channel is extremely underrated (though I'm excited to have found a hidden gem) and I just adore the quality of your videos. The jazz is an awesome touch!
Also, nice glasses!
Hahaha. Well said! And thank you for the kind words about Kim’s presence as well as the quality of the channel. As for your take on the design, well, I see what you mean. But let me know what you think of the durability when you eventually start to use it. Will it be stronger than the XM4 or Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2?
Does it have lots volume?
That’s a good question. I omitted this in the review. Yes, the volume is loud enough! Louder than the AirPods Max. Bur the bass gets overpowering at super high volumes.
Am weight my options better this and the sony 1000xm4 which to choose ?
How does this Sound Quality compares to Beoplay H95 ?
The H95 is on another league. Much better than the A800.
@@CarefulOptimist thanks for such a prompt reply , you are the fastest in replying ! Super Pro TH-camr! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I got a Shure Aonic 40 recently wondering if u have tried Shure 40 with side by side with this ?
@@kiano1920 🙂, thanks! I have not tried the Shure headphones. I will look into it.
I just tried Technics A800, your review is very accurate and non bias.
Technics definitely sounds better than Sony WH 1000xm4 in terms of its crisp and instruments separation plus clear mids , it is not muddy at all like Sony.
It is pleasantly enjoyable to listen to but not with that Wow factor of H95 I feel
Given a chance to choose Bose , Sony , Jabra and Technics . It is quite straightforward - just take Technics (personally its sound quality is better & bonus awesome apps ! )
Also somehow Technics sounds better when ANC is on (forgot did u mentioned about that )
@@kiano1920 then how is the sound quality of A800 vs airpods max ?
How the Technics EAH-A800 sounds compared to a mid-range closed-back wired headphones like Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro?
I'm very curious but also afraid to buy the Technics because sound quality limits of bluetooth audio transmitting.
You can use Technics wired too. I think 770 is a very pleasing sound, but it’s a bit more V shaped in that lineup. If you’re looking for balanced sound that’d be 1990.
This Panasonic Technics A800 has very good sound and ANC and it's general volume and bass volume is much stronger and powerfull compared to Sony MX4 or Bose QC45. But to listen my favorite music genre electronic music and techno i prefer to use the Panasonic RB-M700B because they have somethning the A800 and other expensive head phones on the market does not have at the moment: A Bass reactor vibration system ! I really love the bass reactor vibration system very very very much !!!! It feels like you have a 2.1 subwoofer hifi system. Panasonic Technics A800, Sony MX4, Bose QC45 feels more like an 2.0 weak bass hifi system without any subwoofer. For a very very very noisy ambient or music without any bass (for example old music) the A800 is the best. So I change my headphones depending on the situation. I use public transportation and have a very noisy neighbor that is the reason I own the Technics A800 and the Bose QC45 (only to watch TV and video games but not music). For music I use my 3 pairs of Panasonic RB-M700B. I hope Panasonic will continue to offer and develop headphones with bass reactor vibration system because I can't listen to techno and electronic music on head phones without a bass reactor anymore. The sony Sony MDR-XB950N1 Extra Bass head phones from 2017 have a bass reactor vibration system (my first head phones i had with a bass vibration system) but the new Sony WHXB910NB Extra Bass from 2021 don't has a bass vibration system anymore imo.
Amazing take on the bass! We will look into that. Thanks for sharing.
Wow u are everywhere 🙄
@@SibTiger33 yeah i want my evaluation be read
Zoom ZDM-1 when?
Do they still have that echoey reverb that the EAH-F70 had?
Nice review but I'm confused. You say the earphones are comfortable to drape around your neck, but then you immediately say that they feel bulky and weird. Being able to wear my headphones comfortably draped around my neck is actually really important to me. Some headphones when you try to drape them around your neck with the pads rotated flat on your upper chest, they still manage to push against your throat. Are these that way, or are they comfortable and don't press against your throat?
They are lightweight but their bulk might come in the way of wearing them on your neck.
@@CarefulOptimist I bought them and have them now. They hang around my neck fine. They sound fantastic too. No muddiness, which is what I was hoping for. Thanks for the reply
Tech companies claiming they are manufacturing out of recycled this and ecological that - is unfortunately mostly green-washing. It's almost better to go with companies that don't make such claims because they are honest - and I really believe Panasonic are for the most part, honest. Personally I judge a company on how their packaging is - for example I've purchased a lot of Sonos products recently, and been very impressed that almost every part of their packaging has been cardboard.
Too true!
….noise counselling??
Yes!
Shame you didnt go ahead and do the xm4 comparison. Sony generally are better but they go in too heavy on the bass. These clearer alternatives along with the audio technica are just as good if not better than Sony signature sound. I think this is why people like such comparisons
Oh, that one slipped through the cracks. Perhaps next time.
poor review these headphones are a waste of money constantly pause music on bluetooyh and hars wired dont waste your money on these im going back to bose 100 percent more reliable
They have a buggy censor, just turn off the feature where it pauses when you take them off and you'll be fine. (also, CHILL!)
😂
Did you resolve it?
worked a treat turned the sensor off resolved the issue thank you