Yamaha YH-L700A
The Yamaha headphones are by turns great, good, and underwhelming. A terrifically assertive and rich audio performance is complemented by an intriguing 3D feature and disappointing ANC. Those with small heads may want to look elsewhere, too. Pros Rich, energetic sound Long battery life Assured spatial audio and head tracking Strong wireless signal Cons ANC underwhelms Bulky fit Inelegant button controls Expensive Availability UK RRP: £449 USA RRP: $699 Europe RRP: €499 Key Features 3D Sound Field Renders two-channel sound source in a three-dimensional sound space Listening Optimizer Optimises sound in real-time to correct the difference between the source and the ‘actual’ listening condition Listening Care Optimises the volume balance depending on the source device’s volume level Introduction Yamaha is well known for two things: its musical heritage and soundbars. So what happens when it takes that musical knowledge, combines the experien...