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Audio-Technica ATH-CHX7iS SonicFuel Headphones Review

Last Updated: October 1, 2014 By Sean

The ATH-CHX7IS by Audio-TechnicaThe ATH-CHX7iS by Audio Technica is the ideal headphone for those who are passionate about music. Now, you can listen to your favorite genre of music all day long, without any discomfort, with the help of this in-ear headphone. The headphone has been made from durable materials ensuring that it will last long. With its 14.3 mm or 0.53 inches large drivers, the headphone offers high-fidelity natural and clear sound on a consistent basis. It has been designed in such a manner that it will fit into your ears, without really entering the ear canals. The ATH-CHX7IS is ideal for those who do not like the way most in-ear headphones make them feel. Also, compared to other headphones, it has a higher frequency range of 15 to 22,000 Hz.

Audio-Technica in our opinion is one of the best headphone brands in the market. Very stylish and comfortable, the headphone will never offer you with artificial, filtered or processed sounds. The headphone is available in 3 different colors, namely black (ATH-CHX7iSBK), white (ATH-CHX7iSWH) and red (ATH-CHX7iSRD). It also comes with a carrying pouch and S/M silicon based ear tips, making it easier for you to carry it along with you, no matter where you go. The headphone is ideal for smartphones, Android devices, iPods, iPads, iPhones, Windows phones and other media devices as it offers a variety of smartphone friendly features such as a button to answer or reject calls, control the track or volume etc.

Pros and Cons of the ATH-CHX7IS

Pros:

1. Better performance – with 14.3 mm or 0.53 inches, frequency range of 15 to 22,000 Hz, and with a sensitivity of100 dB /mW, the headphone is able to perform better than other headphones in the market. It also offers high quality sound on a consistent basis.

2. Very comfortable – it is ideal for those who do not like conventional in-ear headphones. It is very comfortable and fits in the ears without entering the ear canals, due to its unique design.

3. Portable – the ATH-CHX5IS comes with flat cord that helps in eliminating tangles and a carrying pouch, making it very portable.

Cons:

A bit expensive as compared to other models of the CHXi series. Check out our reviews of the ATH-CHX5iS headphones for more information on saving a few dollars.

User Reviews

The ATH-CHX7iS is one of the most popular in-ear headphones available in the market. In every review forum, the headphone has received positive reviews from the users, due to its stylist and comfortable design, performance and sound quality.

Red, black and white earbud options

Main features of the SonicFuel earbuds

  • The headphone comes with 14.3 mm or 0.53 inches large drivers for optimal sound and performance
  • Its unique hybrid design ensures that it will rest in the ears, without really entering the ear canals
  • It will not give you the feeling that something is stuck in the ears, unlike other in-ear headphones
  • The ATH-CHX5IS comes with flat cord that helps in eliminating tangles
  • The headphone is available in 3 different colors, black (ATH-CHX7iSBK), white (ATH-CHX7iSWH) and red (ATH-CHX7iSRD)
  • It offers features such as volume control, playlist control, mic for answering calls etc. making it ideal for smartphones and other mobile devices
  • Accessories include carrying pouch and S/M silicon based ear tips

Specifications of the ATH-CHX7IS

  • Type – Dynamic
  • Diameter of Driver – 14.3 mm or 0.53 inches
  • Input Power (Maximum) – 40 mW
  • Frequency Response – 15 to 22,000 Hz
  • Impedance – 16 ohms
  • Sensitivity – 100 dB /mW
  • Cord – 1.2 m or 3.9 ft Flat, Y-type and tangle-free
  • Weight – 12 g (without the cord)
  • Connector – 3.5 mm or 0.13 inches L-type
  • Microphone Type – Condenser
  • Accessories – S/M silicone based ear tips and carrying pouch
  • Polar Pattern of Microphone – Omni-directional
  • Frequency Response of Microphone – 100 to 10,000 Hz
  • Microphone Sensitivity: – -44 dB, 1 kHz
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