TDK WR700

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

7
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Simple plug & play setup.
Great sound.
High quality build.

Cons:

Requires 4x AAA batteries.
No battery life indicator.

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Last revision on February 13, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Simple plug & play setup
Great sound
High quality build
Long range
Well thought-out accessory pack
Very user-friendly
Comfortable
Impressive battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Requires 4x AAA batteries
No battery life indicator
Mostly plastic construction
Relatively hefty price

Expert reviews and ratings

TDK's WR700 is a solid wireless headphone option, with big bass and a high quality wireless streaming courtesy of Kleer. It isn't flawless, but it's a bargain for its $250 price.

By PCMag on May 06, 2013

Bluetooth is a common avenue for linking wireless audio devices, but using the short-range frequency comes at a price. Bluetooth has to compress audio when streaming to devices, so the quality takes a toll. Enter Kleer. Kleer wireless technology...

By Smarthouse on September 21, 2011

TDK has chosen Kleer over Bluetooth and won with this ultra-clear set of headsets, but the WR700s aren?t without their faults. Question is: do they warrant a $179 price tag?Bluetooth is a common avenue for linking wireless audio devices, but using the...

By Channel News Australia on September 21, 2011

In the end perhaps it perhaps boils down to one question: Are they as good as some of the better Rs. 7000 wired headphones? Not quite, but for wireless headphones the performance is superlative.This is one of the better sounding headphones to enter...

By ThinkDigit on July 20, 2011

The WR700 Wireless Headphones offer excellent aural performance for a reasonable price....

By ITP.net on February 09, 2011

In the opinion of this serious music listener, the TDK WR700 wireless headphones are affordable, great-sounding headphones for casual or critical listeners. Their high fidelity sound is rich, full and detailed and the wireless capability is a real...

By About.com on January 20, 2011

Usually I’m not a fan of wireless devices since one way or the other they usually end up disappointing me with poor reception and/or broken connections due to interference. Of course, my Xbox 360 and PS3 controllers have never posed any problem,...

By Tbreak.com on December 03, 2010

Fit, Comfort and Isolation As noted above, the WR700 is a supraaural headphone that weighs a bit more than the average wired set due to the battery compartment and wireless circuitry. The soft pads, low clamping force, and rotating earcups all make...

By Top Review Shop on July 08, 2010

Wireless headphones have been on the market for a long time, but they have generally lacked the sound quality of their wired components, making them easy to overlook for anyone concerned with crisp audio quality. However, TDK's WR700 headphones...

By Good Gear Guide on July 06, 2010

The TDK WR700 wireless headphones have generally good sound quality and reasonable range, but it's not ideal for mobile use....

By Expert Reviews on April 08, 2010

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