AuneSR7000 Full-Size Closed-Back Headphones with MLD Driver, Dynamic Driver, Detachable Cable, Over-Ear HiFi Hi-Res Audiophile Headphones for HiFi System, Home Audio, DAP

To state my opinion in a sentence, these headphones are incredible and I highly recommend them. I feel they deserve the highest praise possible and I'm writing this review in the hopes it brings this product even marginally greater future success.I had gotten the Aune AR5000s after seeing and reading all the positive reviews, and I really enjoyed those pairs for acoustic music, classic rock, and many other applications. They had a very unique sound to them that really brought life and joy to certain types of music, but I found the tonality slightly skewed in a direction that made me feel like I needed EQ to enjoy them with the full variety of music that I listen to. I would agree with AudioScienceReview in that they are an excellent value with the caveat that they kind of require EQ manipulation to get the most enjoyment out of them in a broad context, and also with Zeos Reviews that they have a special superpower of sounding highly dynamic at very low volumes which I appreciated to help save my hearing. I would definitely recommend the ARs as well, but not as the sole pair of headphones for a listener of a wide variety of music, I considered them almost a "specialty" pair of headphones that I would apply to certain music to give them a boost of airy beauty.As a result of my positive experience with the AR5000s and the Aune Yuki, I decided to splurge and buy these SR7000s even though there aren't any reviews and people on Reddit were joking about the marketing jargon. I am nothing but glad that I decided to pull the trigger on these, as instantly I was greeted with a sound and presentation that completely impressed me and has never let up over my extended listening sessions with them over the course of this past week.Aune has grandly succeeded in developing a pair of closed-back headphones that do not exhibit the drawbacks of the format and instead flaunt their strengths. I grew up using only closed back headphones, and I remember the revelation of how much better open backs could sound getting my first pair of Sennheisers and listening to Subterranean Homesick Alien by Radiohead as a teenager and being completely mezmerized by the sense of space and detail. I never looked back and bought exclusively open backs from that point, eventually moving into open back planars with the Edition XS being my last set of daily drivers. I am admittedly not a user of extremely expensive Hi-Fi audio equipment, I've only heard headphones and IEMs in the sub $1000 range. While initially highly impressed by the different sense of dynamics, speed, and breadth of bass and treble extension from planars, I did feel a loss of musicality and substance when listening to non-electronic music specifically, feeling like I had to really crank the headphones to get the same sense of movement and emotion as from dynamic drivers.So I turned to the AR5000s as my solution and a contrast to my beloved planar pair, but the extreme openness of the XS had fatigued me regarding the super airy presentation where there is absolutely no sense of enclosure to the music like speakers are hanging in still air near your head and play almost equally as loud outward as inward. I decided it was time to try a pair of closed back headphones for the first time since childhood and see if the marketing was real that the SR7000s had included tech that could combine the sonic benefits of both open and close back headphones.I feel Aune completely delivered on their promises, and I can't imagine a more perfect pair of closed back headphones for me. It was exactly what I was looking for, regarding comfort, sound, and even looks. It completely fixed the tonality issues that I had with the AR5000s while keeping all of the sonic elements I loved from that pair. The company naming the ARs "Air Reference" and the SRs "Sea Reference" really sums up the sound difference, with these being thicker and more fluid sounding, but these don't sound like you are underwater like with most closed backs. They completely retain the sense of openness regarding soundstage and swirling air around notes, but more like from a refreshing warm sea breeze rather than cold crisp air. I now feel like I can use these headphones for all of my music from acoustic to electronica without any EQ at all. I'm sure bassheads would want to add a bass shelf, but I am satisfied with the increased bass presence from the closed back format and the thicker sounding tuning. And to me these headphones aren't about brain-breaking bass, to me they are about extracting maximum beauty and enjoyment from the music in a way that makes every song sound sweet, lush, and spacious, but also impactful and engaging in a way that provides me with the emotional experience I was missing from my planars. I read another reviewer state that Aune might as well stand for "All U NEed", and that is how I feel about these headphones, I love their stock sound and they have instantly become my daily drivers for music.When I shared these headphones with my family members, it only confirmed my experience that these headphones are truly special. The look on my 70 year old uncle's face as he listened to The Highwaymen on my phone powered by an iBasso DC07 Pro could only be described as "wowed", he just sat there fully engaged in the emotional experience of the music and it was apparent he was very moved by what he heard from his facial expressions. My piano playing aunt bopped her head, my mother smiled contently while listening to 80s classics, and my dad went fully into The Zone while listening to his favorite classic rock bands. It is completely clear that these headphones provide a very special experience to its users, and I am ecstatic that I get to share that experience with the people that I care about. For that I am very thankful to Aune for their tireless efforts in creating exemplary audio products at reasonable prices, taking the time to research and innovate in their production process, and their results speak for itself.I am proud and grateful to own these headphones, their sound has brought me to the verge of tears even after only a few days of ownership, and I love seeing the expression on my loved ones faces when they listen to their favorite songs through these beauties. I can't say enough good things about them, and I wanted to write this review in the hopes that other people get to experience them and that their creators are duly rewarded for their efforts.I think Aune has accomplished an amazing feat with the SR7000s design and sound, and I wish the company and its patrons all the best on their audio journeys.

I am actually, literally in love with this headphone and want to shout it from the rooftops. The SR-7000 has excellent dynamics, incredible tuning, and a unique, smooth sound signature. This isn’t the proverbial “HD600 replacement you’ve been looking for”—it’s just leagues ahead. The spaciousness truly rivals many open-back headphones, and that’s why they could be the first, and maybe last, pair of headphones some people will ever need.Dynamics: the SR7K sound is buttery. It’s still got punch but for lack of a better word, it glides (the opposite of the Focal Elex, my other favorite cans). This creates an effect that I can only describe as heartbreaking. I heard Roy Orbison’s “The Real World” and literally had tears to my eyes. Vocals especially shine, as well as acoustic guitar, clean strumming and piano. These just excel at softer, gentler music. At the same time, they can handle ANY genre of music you throw at them out of the box with liveliness and energy. This includes demanding electronic tracks – try Messiah by Konflict, which not only doesn’t need EQ but is better without it, and sounds ultra-violent as ever. So whether the SR7000 is a beauty or beast depends entirely on the music. I often turn to the SR7000 when I don’t feel like getting punched in the face by my Elex, especially for intense music.Soundstage: the Dragon Prism is no gimmick. These sound more spacious than most open back headphones. This is why I’d tell someone that if they want just one headphone that does it all, get this one. Its soundstage surpasses the HD600 in every way. Listening to La Lom, I don’t hear them in a studio, but just as I did when I stood feet away from the band in a concert hall, but better—maintaining that sense of proximity, but with much more horizontal depth than the actual venue had.Tuning: a neutral, balanced sound that’s accurate enough for monitoring but still natural and musical.-Treble: I have major treble sensitivity but these are bright and non-fatiguing. None of the harshness of the HD600; balances crispiness and smoothness.-Mids: better than HD600, full stop. Mids don’t overshadow treble or bass,-Bass: quality not quantity, but excellent extension into sub-bass. An FR graph from Squiglink indicates it exceeds Harman 2018 in the bass but only on paper, I think. I am also sensitive to sound pressure from bass, and these do not bother me after longer listening. If you find the bass inadequate for electronic music all I can say is, that’s the price you pay for neutrality—get a Harman-tuned headphone instead. But…EQ potential: I listen to a lot of electronic music and whether I EQ or not depends on my mood. Very conservative EQ can transform the SR7K from Bruce Bannon into the Incredible Hulk. I tested a dubstep track called Dancehall Rock by RSD and my mouth literally fell open when I heard the opening bassline. Modest sub-bass lift will enhance some electronic music, but it’s more “different” rather than “better.” Notably I use the SR7K to DJ drum and bass music without EQ and the neutrality is optimal. That’s really saying something.Build: to my eyes this is the best-looking headphone ever made. Sometimes I take a moment to just admire them sitting on the stand. Functionally, they’re comfortable for long sessions, do not get hot, and the pads are soft and premium. Plenty of space for ears because the cups are recessed with angled drivers. Great build quality—sturdy metal headband, plastic housing that feels durable. And they’re light.Amplification: SR7K is easy to power with a portable amp. With a FiiO BTR-17 there’s a warm, lively, detailed sound; in desktop mode with 640mw balanced, the BTR-17 reveals a huge dynamic range, enabling high-resolution listening at lower volumes.Last word is on price: $600 is a great deal for these. It seems the low price for the acclaimed SR-5000 makes some feel the SR-7000 is priced too high. I haven’t tried SR5k, but on its own merits, SR7k is top of the line sound. Better reviewers than I have made comparisons to much pricier cans: check out 6moons, iWii and the “SR7000 Butterfly” thread on Head-Fi.These are amazing headphones. Just get them, you’ll fall in love too.

Liked these a lot but had to return.Amazing detail, the driver position really accentuates hidden layers.Wonderful build quality (headphones only, not the case), innovative damping, clean and attractive design.Why return? For my head shape (typical Caucasian bald male egghead) the hard leather 'comfort' strap was a torture device. It left me tense and in pain on both sides and the top of my head. A much lesser problem was the pads, which are fine, but in the tropics they really need to be defenestrated for longer sessions.Maybe a capra strap would have fixed it, and maybe eventually Dekoni will have an alternative pad, but taken together it made for a modding fix I just couldn't justify, compared to returning and trying again with something else...I really hope Aune continue in the headphone space, as their source gear is superb, but I don't have to wear my X8 so comfort isn't a factor there!!