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‘7500’: Film Review

Joseph Gordon-Levitt brings reassuring resolve to Patrick Vollrath's skillful, solemn, slightly hollow spin on an old-school airborne disaster movie.

By Guy Lodge

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Ever since 9/11 changed the way we approach air travel, it’s been harder to make airplane-based thrillers in the soapy-silly trash tradition of “Airport” or “Executive Decision”: The panic of being under siege at 30,000 feet no longer feels like such ripe entertainment fodder with the image of two Boeing 767s hitting the Twin Towers still vivid in our collective consciousness. Paul Greengrass’ deliberately grueling docudrama “United 93,” of course, pointed a solemn new way for the genre, though that had historical veracity and import on its side. German director Patrick Vollrath’s short, stomach-tightening debut feature “ 7500 ” follows in its flight path, albeit with a wholly fictional scenario — told from the perspective of the junior co-pilot ( Joseph Gordon-Levitt ) whose simple Berlin-to-Paris assignment is violently disrupted by Islamist hijackers.

For its first half, “7500” is briskly effective in a cold-sweat sort of way, carrying its audience from a smooth takeoff to the first signs of disturbance to swiftly cranked all-out terror with the kind of nervy efficiency you can admire without exactly taking pleasure in it. In more ways than one, however, Vollrath’s technically adroit film has trouble sticking the landing. As it narrows the onboard crisis to a quivering two-man face-off between pilot and terrorist in the cockpit — from the cramped confines of which, in the director’s most formally striking decision, the on-screen action never strays — sentimental contrivance trickles into the steel-blue vérité of proceedings, leaving the film with a visceral mission to complete but not an awful lot to say.

Inessential in itself, this is nonetheless an auspicious calling card for Vollrath, confirming the slick promise of his Oscar-nominated 2015 short “Everything Will Be Okay” and showcasing the chops to steer larger genre projects. For Gordon-Levitt, meanwhile, it’s a surprising swerve into mid-level European cinema that he carries off, well, if not exactly without breaking a sweat, at least with charismatic assurance. Well-cast in a role that calls on his compact physicality and good-guy reserve, he’ll draw a wider range of viewers to “7500” (no relation to Takashi Shimizu’s cheesy 2014 chiller “Flight 7500,” so maybe the title could use a tweak) than it might otherwise have dreamed of, though the film is likely to find much of its audience via smaller screens. In-flight ones, not so much.

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An eerie opening sequence, soundtracked only to an ambient industrial hum, immediately sets viewers on the alert, as it alternates between multiple security monitors in a Berlin airport —  grazing over all the eventual attackers, it turns out, though the point is that pretty much anyone can look murkily suspicious in grainy CCTV video. As Paris-bound passengers board the small budget aircraft manned by trusty German captain Michael (real life pilot-turned-actor Carlo Kitzlinger) and his American deputy Tobias (Gordon-Levitt), we’re teased us with a false-alarm crisis — it seems two passengers have checked in baggage but not boarded — but all is otherwise calm. Tobias’ German-Turkish girlfriend Gökçe (Aylin Tezel), a stewardess on the same flight, is fretting over a domestic matter involving their young son, though he placates her: “This isn’t a disaster,” he says.

Needless to say, Vollrath’s script does not foreshadow lightly. Minutes after takeoff, three Muslim extremists attempt to storm the cockpit, their leader Kenan (Muruthan Muslu) managing to enter before the security door is successfully shut. Michael is critically injured; from behind the door come further grisly sounds of struggle, though Tobias’ view is limited to the high, compressed angle of another single security camera. Vollrath, with the sharp aid of d.p. Sebastian Thaler and editor Hansjörg Weissbrich, deftly exploits the spatial limitations and blind spots of the sealed-off cockpit for maximum claustrophobic impact — as Tobias essentially has to work on his own to restrain Kenan, retain control of the plane and engineer an emergency landing in Hanover, all while constant, ominous thudding against the door signals the mounting, violent chaos behind him.

Once anxious 18-year-old accomplice Vedat (Omid Memar) also breaks into the cockpit, however, “7500” loses tension as well as altitude. It’s altogether too obvious how the dynamic between man and scared, skittish boy will play out, and by the time Vollrath’s script falls back on clichés familiar from countless previous hostage thrillers — the discovery of homely common ground, an ironically timed phone call from a loved one — the film slips out of taut, nightmarish realism and into less credible melodramatic territory.

Gordon-Levitt and Memar nonetheless play it for all the emotional agony it’s worth; their performances, together with the economical expertise of the film’s construction, keep “7500” cruising some way above B-movie level. Yet as the film reaches its muted, blunt-edged conclusion, it’s hard to say what we’ve really gained from 90 minutes in its uncomfortable company: Any political or cultural insights into 21st-century terrorism are thin on the ground, while none of the characters is terribly interesting beyond the dire immediacy of their circumstances. Well-crafted and mostly immersive as experiential cinema, “7500” has enough of a post-9/11, post-“United 93” conscience that we aren’t entirely expected to enjoy the ride.

Reviewed at Locarno Film Festival (Piazza Grande), Aug. 8, 2019. Running time: 92 MIN.

• Production: (Germany) A FilmNation Entertainment, Endeavor Content presentation of an Augenschein Filmproduktion production in co-production with Novotny & Novotny Filmproduktion, Südwestrundfunk, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Arte. (International sales: FilmNation, New York.) Producers: Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo. Executive producers: Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Lindsay Williams. Co-producers: Alexander Glehr, Franz Novotny.
• Crew: Director: Patrick Vollrath. Screenplay: Vollrath, Senad Halilbasic. Camera (color, widescreen): Sebastian Thaler. Editor: Hansjörg Weissbrich.
• With: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Omid Memar, Aylin Tezel, Carlo Kitzlinger, Murathan Muslu, Paul Wollin. (English, German, Turkish, Arabic dialogue)

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The (Other) 700 Club (2023) short film review

February 12, 2023 By Jolly Moel Leave a Comment

On a corner in Brooklyn, a small community of delivery workers gathers to discuss their beliefs, goals, and motivations while waiting for their next job in Araque Blanco’s documentary The (Other) 700 Club.

The gig economy has been a driving force in shaping the future of work for many years. It differs from traditional ways of working as there is no employer-employee relationship. Drivers working for Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber, and Amazon are all part of the gig economy, with the workers, rather than holding down permanent jobs and set hours, tending to be on zero-hour contracts. They are also classed as independent contractors, and while not being contracted to a specific employer, it means you have greater flexibility in terms of hours and the people you work for. It can also result in receiving no hours or shifts at all, and as you are classed as self-employed, it also leaves people with little or no employee rights.

As the short documentary progresses, we will see people who struggle to make ends meet, having to fix their own transport without financial support from the companies they work for, and without any form of safety equipment to protect them from the busy city streets they travel on every single day.

Blanco’s intimate and immersive documentary takes us into the world of the gig economy by introducing us to some of the people who work within it. In Brooklyn, New York delivery drivers congregate outside a McDonald’s where they sit and wait around for their phones to ping with a job, sometimes it will, but most times it doesn’t. One person tells us they have a family to take care of at home, and the next thing we hear is they earned $40 dollars last week. It’s a desperate situation that can scarcely be referred to as employment. The documentary manages to say quite a lot about the failures of modern society in a short space of time but Blanco makes sure that the story is about its characters and not the issues. The McDonald’s where they all gather together is number 700 Broadway, which becomes their unofficial headquarters and the 700 club referred to in the film’s title.

A short film coming in at just under 10 minutes, the documentary runs in a sort of quiet tone, with each person treated matter of factly. Blanco makes no judgements; he lets the images play out and the characters say what they want. Some of the people we meet are very spiritual and with the majority of them living on the breadline and in abject poverty, their faith is constantly challenged. The juxtaposition of hearing people say if they get a job it is God’s will but if they don’t and end up penniless that week it is also part of God’s plan, is very strange to hear. No matter what obstacles they come up against they still trust and believe in their God implicitly. Although Blanco uses intimate camerawork, his anger and confusion at his findings are unmistakable. His drive to tell the stories of these ordinary citizens is clearly very strong and he isn’t interested in letting anybody off the hook with a happy ending.

Beautifully photographed and edited with searing honesty, The (Other) 700 Club is relentlessly bleak yet, with a recession and cost of the living crisis currently taking place all over the world, the reassuring thing is that there are directors like Blanco working in the film industry who can make sure stories like this and people like this are not missed, forgotten or left behind, but seen, heard, and remembered.

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Billy Crystal adapted his biographical book into a one-man show in 2004. This year, it was revived, and HBO taped a performance. The show covers the fifteen years, around 700 Sundays, that he had with his dad before he died. And what a fifteen years it was! Did you know that Billy was taken to see his first movie by Billie Holiday? (It was Shane. ) Or that both Count Basie and Duke Ellington came to the funeral? This was because his family started and owned Commodore Records during the ‘30s and ‘40s, and that label was responsible for some of the seminal jazz recordings of all time. They knew everybody on the jazz scene. Some of the greatest musicians of all time hung around their home and their record shop. If you love music, this story will turn you green.

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review

Bose breaks free from its quietcomfort line with different ambition and technology tested at £350 / $399 / au$599.

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Impressive noise-cancelling and design, but imperfect sound quality doesn’t fully justify the significant outlay in a highly competitive market

Next-gen noise-cancellation

Comfortable and stylish

Crystal-clear, upfront sound

Lack class-leading insight

Rivals have better battery life

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Few kinds of products come with a reputation quite like Bose headphones. The Noise Cancelling 700 arrived in 2019 as the latest pair, following a two-decade-long line of Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that for much of that time have set the benchmark in the category.

The 700 broke away from the QuietComfort range, though, inaugurating a premium series from the company that it said represented ‘the biggest leap forward in headphones since the iconic QuietComfort’. That series was due to be expanded by the addition of two true wireless earbuds also shunning the QuietComfort name, however these additions never materialised and – guess what – Bose's newest headphones and earbuds do carry on the QuietComfort lineage.

One of these brand-new pairs is a higher-priced successor to the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 called the Bose QuietComfort Ultra , but the 700 will undoubtedly be available to buy for some time to come – and likely at a cheaper price. So, four years after their arrival, do they still make our list of the best Bluetooth headphones ?

When the Bose 700 launched in 2019, they were some of the priciest pairs of wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones we had tested at £350 / $399 / AU$599. Considering you can get models thrice the price nowadays shows just how far wireless headphones performance has come in the past four years.

Thankfully, and unsurprisingly considering their age, you can now pick up the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for much less – around £270 / $349 / AU$370. During Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday sales events, you can expect that to dip below the £200 / $300 / AU$350 mark.

That compares favourably to the current class leaders in the field – the £350 / $350 / AU$550 Sony WH-1000XM5 – though you would want to bag the Boses at their lowest-ever prices for them to be worth choosing over the newer competition. Even then, they would be tough to wholeheartedly back considering the similar, also discounted price of the previous (better-sounding) Sony WH-1000XM4 . As for the brand-new QuietComfort Ultra, the verdict is out on them until we properly test them, but priced at £449 / $429 they belong in the next price league anyway.

The rather unwieldy name of Bose’s new headphones might not roll off the tongue, but it reflects the company’s focus on noise-cancelling technology, which Bose has worked to improve in order to stay at the front of the pack in that department.

The 700 use a new noise-cancelling system with everything from new acoustics to new digital signal processing – all running off Bose’s own NC chip. It features an eight-microphone system (six to cancel noise, two for voice pick-up) and 11 increments (from 0-10) of noise-cancellation intensity to choose from, allowing you to transition from full isolation to full transparency.

Zero doesn’t actually turn noise-cancelling off, but instead is a light veil that allows you to hear your environment, while ‘10’ represents the most extreme level of sound blocking.

Design style Over-ear

Bluetooth version 5.0

Noise cancellation Yes

Battery life 20 hours

Voice control support Yes

Touch controls Yes

Weight 254g

Our reviews of Bose QuietComfort over-ear models (including that of the 2022-launched QC45 ) consistently mention their almost suction-like, anechoic chamber-comparable isolation, but the effect feels more sophisticated here, even when transitioning from off to 10.

We find levels eight, nine and 10 best for blocking out the noise of the daily commute, although background noise is satisfyingly dampened with six activated. But whichever level we use, in whatever environment, the isolating effect is as good as we’ve experienced in a pair of headphones.

The incremental system works, although we find ourselves skipping two levels at a time to hear notable progress between steps. You can scroll through levels in the companion Bose Music App, or use the app to set three levels as presets. Out of the box, these are preset at zero, five and 10.

If the zero level doesn’t allow you to hear enough of your surroundings for quick interruptions, such as a station announcement, the helpful Conversation Mode can save you taking the headphones off your head. Activated by holding a button, it allows surrounding noise in, including voices.

The work hasn’t just gone into ensuring your music listening is noise-free, but also into guaranteeing your voice and video calls are as intelligible as possible. The 700 use a ‘beamform-array’ of mics that work to isolate speech and suppress everything else, while a ‘rejection-array’ acts as a second line of defence for tracking and blocking any remaining sound. The microphone design is adaptive, so it automatically adjusts to your changing environment.

We’re impressed by the call quality – even standing next to roadworks, you can feel the noise-cancelling in action. The drilling on pavement and the sound of traffic are barely noticeable, and we don’t feel the need to shout above it – it sounds more like we’re in a room than on a noisy roadside. 

In our original testing, we switch to the Award-winning Sony WH-1000XM3 (which have since been bettered by the newer WH-1000XM4 and latest WH-1000XM5 ), and that disruptive background noise is much more apparent, our voice notably lost amongst it. The only downside of a noise-cancelling system this advanced is its impact on battery life, which is 20 hours here – short of the 30 hours promised by the aforementioned Sony WH-1000X models.

The 700 bring the aesthetic up to date, with a strikingly modern design that, visually, is more than a match for the latest models from rivals such as Sony, Sennheiser and B&W. Available in black or the silver finish of our review sample, the 700 are largely a one-piece structure that, unlike the QuietComfort 45 , is free of visible hinges. 

The stainless steel headband is beautifully integrated into the earcups, with its bottom acting as a slider for the cups to move up and down. The chamfered, shimmer-finished cups are adorned with the Bose logo, the microphone holes and three function buttons (noise-cancelling, power/pairing and voice control) between them.

The button layout is pleasingly sparse, partly due to the touch controls – a first for Bose – on the right ear cup; tap it twice for play/pause and answer calls, swipe your finger up/down for volume change; and swipe to the side to skip tracks. Hold the Bose logo for a battery level reading, and press it for one second during an incoming call to decline it.

It only takes a couple of days to learn the various touch and button actions, although one obvious drawback is their sensitivity. On occasion, the play/pause double-tap functions don’t work the first time, and any slight touch accidentally triggers the headphones’ actions. While this issue isn’t exclusive to Bose, the app could also do with increased stability – every so often, it takes ages to acknowledge the Bluetooth connection with our phone, or fails altogether.

For a hands-free experience, there’s built-in voice control. The 700 support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and either can be activated with a press of the bottom button on the right earcup. With Google Assistant, you can ask the 700 to play specific songs, albums and artists on supported apps (such as Spotify), read out and reply to messages and notifications, ask questions or even sing happy birthday.

The slender build and minimalist styling get a thumbs up for aesthetics, and comfort too – their secure grip is just the right balance between loose and vice-like. Weighing just 254g, they don’t exert too much pressure on the appropriate headband cushioning.

But the slim profile means the 700 don’t feel as well-built as some rival pairs, such as the B&W Px7 S2 and Sony WH-1000XM5 . And we’d keep the supplied carry case handy, too – the Bose’s earcup sliders ended up a little scratched after sharing a bag with an Apple MacBook Air, so we’d recommend taking good care of your not-insignificantly priced purchase.

The case is no thicker than your average paperback book, and the 700 fit comfortably inside once the cups are folded flat – they don’t collapse inwards like their siblings, due to their hinge-free form.

The 700 mirror their siblings’ familiar sonic character – bold, clear and upfront. Bose claims the sound quality is comparable to the QC35 II (the QC45's predecessors from 2017), and we’d agree. But the company hasn’t taken the same giant steps to advance the audio performance over its previous efforts as it has with the noise-cancellation and design.

We play everything from Maribou State’s downbeat electronica to Purple Mountains’ giddy indie All My Happiness Is Gone , and the stunning clarity and directness of the 700’s delivery are consistently impressive.

Synthesizers chirp and chime away with candour and sweetness, and as the denser mixes follow, the Boses ensure everything is rightfully heard, producing a fast, spirited listen that plays into the hands of popular music.

The neutral-to-lean character is at odds with the rich balance of its greatest rivals, the aforementioned Sony XM series models, and you don’t quite get the depth of bass to complement the agility and punch present at the low frequencies. The Sonys are the Bose’s sonic polar opposite, opting for more openness and full-bodiedness over agility and absolute clarity.

Play Weyes Blood’s Picture Me Better through the 700, and while Natalie Laura Mering’s vocal is there right between your ears with all the assertiveness we’d expect from Bose’s unwavering character, the Sony WH-1000XM3’s broader landscape is coloured with more detail. There’s more delicacy and subtlety to the vocal. As the violin piece in Nearer To Thee comes into play, the Sony scuppers greater texture and makes more of a meal of the atmospheric dynamic shifts. 

Considering the Sony XM3 now have two better-sounding successors in the XM4 and latest, class-leading XM5, the Bose 700, like the QC45, are now some way behind best-in-class in the sound department.

Bose has made great headway with its noise-cancellation, call quality and aesthetic design from previous (QC35 II and older) QuietComfort models – all areas in which the 700 are pretty much top of the game.

But at this price, the sound quality also needs to be more or less peerless, and Bose’s ageing Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 fall short here in the face of newer and more sophisticated competition. It is little wonder they are on their way out to make way for the more premium QuietComfort Ultra , then.

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700 requins dans la nuit.

Directed by Luc Marescot

The largest pack of grey sharks known to date...

Gombessa Expedition 4 Laurent Ballesta went to observe a gathering of thousands of groupers during the full moon of June 2014 (Le mystère mérou) in the southern pass of the Polynesian atoll of Fakarava, where he discovered a pack of over seven hundred grey sharks. How can this unprecedented density be explained? Could it be that social behaviors govern this wild horde? During three years of preparation, he and the other divers on his international scientific team tamed their fear by abandoning the defensive reflexes that provoke shark aggression, with the aim of slipping into the heart of the raging pack to study and film it from the inside. Sharks fitted with microchips, receiving antennas, hydrophones, an ark of 32 synchronized cameras...: a whole technological arsenal is mobilized for the project. As the groupers approach for their annual spawning, what battle plan will the sharks deploy?

Laurent Ballesta Yannis Papastamatiou Charlie Huveneers Frédéric Bertucci Éric Parmentier Damien Sony Johann Mourier Orphal Colleye Miri Tatarata Yann Hubert Thibault Rauby Antonin Guilbert Yanick Gentil Roberto Rinaldi Cédric Gentil Manuel Lefèvre Sané Richmond Franck Lorrain Olivier Angèle Loïc Kéver Gilles Siu Hugh Pederson

Director Director

Luc Marescot

Producer Producer

Catherine Marconnet

Writers Writers

Luc Marescot Laurent Ballesta Émilie Dumond

Editor Editor

Alexis Barbier-Bouvet

Additional Photography Add. Photography

Nicolas Pruvot Samuel Toutain Virginie Tetoofa

Special Effects Special Effects

Christophe Silvestre

Composer Composer

Julien Jaouen

Sound Sound

Manuel Lefèvre Tuhiva Lambert

ARTE Le Cinquième Rêve Andromède Océanologie LGB CNRS Images Filmin Tahiti

Primary Language

Spoken languages.

German French

Alternative Titles

700 Haie in der Nacht, 700 squali nella notte, Escola de Tubarões, 700 Tiburones, 700마리의 상어들, 700 cápa, 700 Köpekbalığı, 700 žraloků

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Theatrical limited, 09 jun 2018, 26 nov 2019, 20 jan 2023, 05 feb 2019, 10 sep 2019, releases by country.

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Review by sillycatmom ★★★★

I give this documentary about 700-Sharks 4-stars. I remove 1 -star for the Medical Treatment these French Scientists will require for “ SWIMMING WITH 700 SHARKS ,IN THE DARK! Are they cuckoo? Yes! No fear! I was terrified. These sharks in Polynesia were bumping these divers and hitting into them. On land, they even created a “ model” of the trenches underwater! But still What were they thinking? The film footage is spectacular and sharks are beautiful animals but…hey people “ STAY OUT OF THE SHARK FILLED WATERS” ahhhh!!  Enjoy this French film.

Review by DreamScape40 ★★★½

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You know what there were 705 sharks and they knew that, why isnt it called 705 sharks

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don’t let them fool you: it was 705 sharks

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Review by Maxor ★★★½

700 sharks? Hear me out, why not 700 more or 7000 more for that case.

This is kinda an adorable shark doc tho, I love how they bump into the cameramen and divers like little rambunctious puppies ♥️

Review by skyla

in conclusion, sharks Have friends and sharks Are Friends

Review by dabarndog 1

That’s a lot of sharks

Review by Mothra ★★★

Sharks are cool. Especially 700 of them

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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review

Built for business, bose’s latest noise-cancelers are your new frequent flyers.

“Bose's new Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 offer incredible calling for business-class delight.”

• Excellent noise canceling
• Extremely comfortable
• Remarkable voice clarity for calls and voice assistants
• Connect to multiple devices at once
• USB-C brings convenient quick-charging
• Boost to lower treble comes off as harsh
• Requires Bose Music App to control many functions

Since Sony bested Bose at its own game with its WH-1000XM3 , I’ve been eagerly awaiting an update to the Bose QC 35 II . Now, it’s here.

Out of the box

Features and other goodies, noise canceling performance.

• Sound quality

Voice/call quality

Warranty information.

When the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (henceforth referred to as “ Bose 700 ”) were announced, Bose played up better voice clarity for phone calls and interactions with voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Assistant. The company did not mention any changes to sound quality, but it turns out that was updated as well, and even a quick glance reveals a new physical design. Not readily apparent, however, is the addition of touch controls and extra functionality brought by Bose’s new Bose Music app.

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So, as it turns out, quite a bit about the Bose 700 is new. But are they a smart buy at $400, especially when the award-winning QC 35 II are still available for at least $50 less? We dug deep to figure out who might want the Bose 700 and who would be just fine sticking with the tried and true QC 35 II or other entries, like Sony’s popular 1000XM3.

Straight out of the box you can see Bose made some design changes. The Bose 700 case is much shallower than we see from most competitors, which will help the case slide more easily into airline seat pockets for in-flight storage.

The slim form factor is owed to a slightly broader case which allows the headphones to be stored simply by turning the earcups inward and laying them flat – no complex folding technique required. Inside the protective case is a stealthily hidden compartment sealed with a magnetic flap. Lift the flap and you’ll find a headphone cable and short USB-C charging cable. Bose has ditch ed the increasingly unnecessary airline adapter for this iteration.

The Bose 700 take a different approach to design, most notable in the way the earcups are affixed to the headband. Rather than continue the yoke-style mount which has allowed prior models a generous amount of both pivot and tilt, the 700 are attached directly to the inside track of the headband at the outside of the earcup. There’s less adjustment potential, but I’ve found that not to be a problem for my headsize or shape – the Bose 700 feel great to me.

The comfort factor seems to be something of a debate among reviewers. I’ve seen others claim the Bose 700 aren’t as light or comfortable as the Bose QC 35 II , but by the numbers, they are actually 2 ounces lighter (8.9 to 10.9 ounces respectively). You don ’t need a scale to feel they are lighter, either. Pick up a pair with each hand and you can feel the difference.

You don’t need a scale to feel they are lighter.

The difference in weight is less stark when worn, but comfort has always relied heavily on weight distribution. When the right balance of clamping force meets an amply wide and well-padded headband, a slightly heavier headphone can actually feel more comfortable than a marginally lighter option. Still, as I remarked earlier, the 700 are indeed lighter and I feel they offer the perfect weight distribution. The headband is a little squishier – if not covered in luxurious fabric – and the earcups are a little larger in circumference, placing the clamping force well around the ears rather than on them.

Of course, this is just a description of my experience. Varying head sizes and shapes along with different ear sizes will all play a role in how the headphones feel, so my suggestion is that you go give the headphones a try yourself and determine whether they feel like an improvement in comfort or a step backward.

Along with physical design changes, Bose integrated new controls for the 700. Play/pause, track advance/reverse, and volume controls are all managed via a touchpad located on the right earcup. Only three physical buttons will be found; one button on the left adjusts noise canceling intensity at levels 0, 5, and 10 with an additional option to disable noise canceling and simultaneously pause music. Two buttons on the right offer controls for power/Bluetooth pairing and calling up the voice assistant of your choice, including Alexa , the Google Assistant , and even Cortana on windows machines.

Then there’s the matter of the new Bose Music app. Typically, I don’t bother with companion apps as they rarely add value to the experience, but in this case, I’m suggest that anyone who purchases the Bose 700 should download the app, available for iOS and Android . The Bose Music app allows users to pair the headphones to their phone (which can be done just as easily without the app), rename their headphones whatever they like (Bose’s suggested names are hilarious. Thunder Flash, anyone?), exert granular control over noise-canceling effectiveness from 0 to 10, and manage paired devices.

The app also lets you manage all your music services from one place and save favorite playlists as convenient presets for one-touch access. And if you own other connected Bose products, this app will allow you to manage music playback through soundbars and wireless speakers individually or in groups.

There’s no better headphones for taking phone calls.

Like the Bose QC 35 II  and Bose Frames Alto, the Bose 700 work with Bose AR, an interesting audio-based take on augmented reality. Using certain AR-enabled apps and an iOS device with location data turned on, users can enjoy experiences like enhanced directions from the Walc app, which instead of telling you to turn right in .2 miles might instead tell you to turn right at the Walgreens. Or, if you’re seeking some amusing adventure while on your walk to work or home, try Komrad AR, a game which makes you a secret agent who is the only thing standing in the way of an evil computer seeking global domination. It sounds kind of gimmicky, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t looking forward to trying Bose AR.

Finally, a word on battery performance. With quick charging, the Bose 700 can play for 2 – 2.5 hours on a 15 minute charge. Total play time with noise canceling on is roughly 20 hours, and without noise canceling turned on, that number goes up to 40.

As you might expect, the Bose 700 are excellent noise cancelers, but what you might not expect is that the noise canceling effectiveness is slightly different than what is offered with the QC 35 II. What I noticed is that the 700 seem to cancel out more of the static high-frequency sounds than prior models. I can see this working well for air travel in that it will cancel more of the hiss you hear from a plane’s ventilation system.

However, I also noticed that more mid-range frequencies were getting through than I’m used to from Bose noise-canceling headphones. I haven’t had a chance to test the 700 on a flight yet – I had to use a noise machine and real-life noises for this evaluation – but I am hopping on a plane soon and will update this review accordingly. For now, I’m willing to say I expect the 700 will improve on what is already a formidable noise canceling technology for air travel, but for everyday use around the office or commuting on a bus or a train, I think I would prefer the QC 35 II.

S ound quality

Frankly, I was not expecting the changes Bose made here. The 700 have a very obvious boost in the upper mid-range and lower treble regions which makes them sound very detailed with more laid back tracks, but when you get a bunch of cymbals or brass going, they become a little aggressive – some might even say harsh. I do want to note that the 700 feel more spacious and exacting with audio placement – watching movies with these headphones is a blast – but the audiophile in me can’t ignore that, for everyday use, the 700 don’t sound nearly as good as the Sony WH-1000XM3 or the Bose QC 35 II.

With all of that said, I suspect the Bose 700 will sound outstanding while traveling on an airplane. The forward presentation in the high end will help cut through any noise the cans can’t cancel, adding clarity to dialogue in movies and instrumentation and vocals within music. The more I listen to these headphones, the more I am convinced they were optimized for air travel.

Simply put: There’s no better headphones for taking phone calls or interacting with digital voice assistants. Bose’s mic technology does a remarkable job of canceling out background noise to delivered a clean, clear, and very close-sounding voice quality to those on the other end of the call. In fact, there’s a good chance the Bose 700 sound better than your phone’s built-in microphone.

For anyone who takes a lot of calls with their phone, this single feature should be compelling enough to urge a purchase.

Bose offers a baseline standard 1-year warranty on the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, however this can fluctuate depending on product and region. Visit this page to learn more about Bose’s warranty on a product-by-product and regional basis.

Is there a better alternative?

For the audiophile who must have the best sound possible in noisy environments, I prefer the Sony WH-1000XM3. They offer superior overall audio quality. For the most effective noise canceling while flying and anyone who values headphones for phone calls and working with voice assistants over all other considerations, the 700 are the way to go.

The Bose QC 35 II are still a solid choice, and now sometimes available for less than $300. That’s a great deal, though the upgrades on the Bose 700 are worth paying extra if you can manage it.

How long will it last?

Time will tell, but the Bose 700 seems as well constructed as any of the company’s previous headphone models and so far they have held up well under my stress tests, leading me to believe these headphones will last as long as the battery does.

Should you buy it?

Yes. If you are a businessperson who takes lots of phone calls with their headphones on, and/or you do a lot of airplane travel, then absolutely buy the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 – they will be worth the $50 upgrade.

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Noise-canceling headphones are a wonder of the modern world. No, seriously, the tech that makes them work is borderline magical, bringing much-needed quiet to our everyday bus and plane rides, study and work sessions, and movie, music, and podcast sessions. The best noise-canceling headphones have a great mix of features, including that all-important ANC and transparency mode for letting in some outside sounds. Comfort, battery life, and, of course, price are other important factors.

While active noise cancellation has been around for a while now and is almost standard in headphones from over-ear models (our focus here) to earbuds, the feature is better in some types of devices than in others. Whatever your listening needs may be, though, we've got you covered.

EarFun, a company that has been surprising us for several years with ultra-affordable wireless earbuds that sound terrific, has taken its first step into the over-ear wireless headphone space and we got a chance to give them a listen at CES 2024. The EarFun Wave Pro are priced at $80 and will be available toward the end of March. EarFun Wave Pro

The Wave Pro look impressive on paper. They've got hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC), hi-res audio capability thanks to support for Sony's LDAC Bluetooth codec, Bluetooth Multipoint, 40mm drivers, five built-in mics for calls, and a huge 80-hour claimed battery life.

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Minolta X-700 – Camera Review

James tocchio.

• August 8, 2015

I’ve long been a fan of Minolta’s cameras and lenses. The boys and girls working in Osaka were always among the most innovative, forward-thinking, and truly exceptional camera-makers. And while they had their share of less-than-perfect machines, they also created some of my personal favorites.

So it should come as no surprise that when choosing which classic film camera to take on a recent vacation, I’d gravitate toward a Minolta machine. After some ponderous rumination, my choice was clear. It had to be the X-700, Minolta’s most advanced (and their last) manual focus camera.

My decision was influenced by popular opinion; the Minolta X-700 comes highly recommended. If there’s any single camera of which I’d continually heard nothing but praise, the X-700 is it. A technological marvel of its day and one of the most popular cameras ever, it represents the pinnacle of film shooting for countless photo geeks.

But would the X-700 live up to its reputation and reaffirm my love for the sadly defunct brand from Japan? Stuck on an island with just one 35mm camera, I’d know soon enough.

What is the Minolta X-700

The X-700 was introduced in 1981 as Minolta’s top-of-the-line manual focus SLR system camera. The premier member of the long-lived X-series, the X-700 featured much of the same construction and design found in earlier X-series machines, such as the XG-M. But while it shared many of the X-series cameras’ core components, it differentiated itself in one, big way; inclusion of Program auto-exposure mode.

The camera was an immediate success, being promptly declared the European “Camera of the Year” by EISA . Photogeeks everywhere rejoiced. For the first time, Minolta was offering a camera with features to rival the likes of Canon’s AE-1 and A-1 , machines that were simply decimating the competition with their mass appeal.

The X-700 went on to enjoy enviable sales success, becoming Minolta’s best-selling camera since the highly respected and drool-worthy SRT range . The X-700 would find its way into countless camera bags around the globe and continue uninterrupted production for almost twenty years. It would finally finish its run in 1999.

In time, the success of the camera would lead Minolta to offer lesser models for the budget-conscious shooter. These came in the forms of the X-500 and X-300. While these machines were still quite capable, their lower price point required them to jettison some of the most important features of their predecessor. Both cameras lack Program shooting, and the X-300 further cheapens things via the shedding of TTL flash metering and viewfinder perks.

But that’s all ancient history, and as the ferry from Wood’s Hole began its laborious slog away from shore, the Minolta X-700’s lineage and legacy barely entered my consciousness – I was on vacation! It was time to relax. So as the ferry pulsed on through the sea-spray and lingering fog, and as the island of Martha’s Vineyard slowly resolved to crisp detail despite the low-hanging clouds, an eager giddiness swelled up in my gut. It had been over a year since I’d been to the island, and I couldn’t wait to get there and shoot some film.

Design and Build

I pulled the X-700 from my camera bag, and knowing that there’d be a review to write at the conclusion of the trip, I used the downtime to examine the machine with a hyper-critical eye.

When we first encounter the X-700, it’s easy to imagine a design brief in which the big-wigs at Minolta demanded a camera that would appeal to the widest audience. If this was the case, Minolta’s designers succeeded. The X-700 is a simple, inoffensive camera. It’s a decent looking machine. There’s nothing here to repulse, and there’s nothing here to excite. Perfect for mass-appeal.

But how does it hold up in today’s market? Many vintage camera geeks are mildly obsessed with the way a camera looks. If a camera doesn’t have that certain visual appeal it might mean the difference between shelling out the cash or moving on to a different machine.

With the X-700, there will certainly be some shooters who just can’t get into its style. There’s very little here in the way of striking looks, flashy visuals, or panache. The X-700 is a no-nonsense tool of a camera. And while it’s perfectly proportioned, practical, and modestly refined, it’s a camera that some will find aesthetically vacuous.

Why? For one, the X-700 is as black as it gets. But we’re not talking black and silver, or two-toned black, or black with accents of contrasting polished metal. None of that. There’s nothing here but black plastic, and it’s easy to see how some shooters might find it all a bit boring. Buttons, knobs, levers, dials, leatherette, and switches are color-matched to the body, creating an unbroken silhouette of blackness with little aesthetic contrast. Even the hot-shoe is painted black.

What little visual contrast does exist comes by way of the engraved and white-painted logos. Minolta’s “rising sun” is prominently displayed on the face of the pentaprism, while the model number is stamped above the waffle-grip. A subtle “MPS” badge sits opposite upon the leatherette, quietly broadcasting that the machine contains Minolta’s impressive Program System.

So is the Minolta X-700 a stylistic black hole? For me, not really. But I enjoy black cameras. They somehow present a “professional” air, and the X-700 does indeed look fairly professional. The waffle-grip endows the front and back of the camera with a certain refined ruggedness, and it gives the camera some visual weight. The geometric excess of the camera’s pentaprism further enhances its stout, purposeful character. And these multiple facets do a nice job of reflecting light at various angles, giving the blackness some shape and texture. Yes, for those who aren’t bored by it, the X-700 will be a pretty classy camera.

For those who dislike black cameras there’s still a glimmer of hope. This may surprise some photogeeks, but the X-700 was also offered in silver chrome. This glistening jewel of a camera oddly lacked the Auto-Exposure Lock feature found on every other X-700 and was only sold in Japan. Hence, its rarity in Western markets makes it something of a holy grail, so if you’re the kind of photophile who can’t abide black cameras, tarry not in thine quest, sir knight.

But the X-700 was never popular because of its looks. What won this camera serious bragging rights was always its feature-laden spec-sheet and technical prowess. Today, these are still the primary reasons to own and shoot an X-700.

Specs and Shooting

Minolta packed everything they could muster into the X-700. It’s sporting all the usual accoutrements; TTL metering, depth of field preview, exposure compensation dial, self-timer, exposure lock, film safe-load indicator, frame counter, film memo holder, hot shoe, PC socket, remote shutter release ports (mechanical and electronic), and the list goes on and on.

Most importantly, the X-700 is capable of three shooting modes for maximum usability. In full manual mode, the photographer sets the shutter speed and aperture to make a proper exposure. Shooters with long experience will love this, as it allows maximum creativity and full implementation of the photographer’s vision. The shutter speed selector dial is well-placed, and the edge knurling makes it exceptionally easy to adjust.

Aperture Priority auto-exposure works as would be expected. Set the aperture to control depth of field, compose your shot, and shoot. The X-700 automatically sets the shutter speed in step-less increments to achieve a perfect exposure. As with all Minolta cameras, the metering is flawless in even the most challenging of lighting situations.

But the star of the show is certainly the pre-mentioned MPS (Minolta Program System). This is the bread and butter of the X-700’s spec-sheet. Minolta’s Program auto-exposure was, and is, a marvel. With its exceptional light-metering system, intelligent microcomputers, and step-less shutter speeds, shooting in Program mode is about as effortless and effective as with any camera of any era. The MPS is capable of using shutter speeds of finer increments than can be selected manually. Point and shoot, and you’ll be guaranteed to make perfect exposures every time. The MPS makes the X-700 one of the best point-and-shoot cameras in the world. It’s as simple as that.

Unfortunately, not everything with the Minolta X-700 is purely blissful. Minolta’s drive to lower production cost sacrificed some wonderful features found on previous X-series machines.

The shutter, for one, is not the ultra-fast, vertical-traveling metal shutter of previous Minoltas. Instead, the X-700 uses the more traditional (and old-fashioned) horizontally-traveling cloth shutter. While cloth shutters aren’t necessarily a bad thing, their use does often handicap the maximum flash-sync speed of the camera. With the X-700 we’re capped to a flash-sync speed of 1/60th of a second. This may be a problem for shooters who use a fill flash in bright light, as is commonly done in portraiture.

Additional cost-cutting came by way of ditching metal construction for plastic. While Minolta’s plastic is robust and strong, it’s still plastic. A drop from any reasonable height onto a relatively hard surface will most definitely result in a cracked and shattered shell. While metal is heavier, it does a better job of protecting those juicy innards. Not a deal-breaker, but certainly worth noting for those who use their cameras in more adventurous situations.

Further annoyances include excessive use of locking tabs on all control dials. Specifically, when switching exposure compensation or shooting mode, one needs to depress irritating little buttons to enable adjustments of these dials. It’s a decidedly entry-level inclusion for a top-of-the-line camera, and it gets in the way of experienced shooters.

Troubling also is the camera’s excessive reliance on electronics. The X-700 uses an electromagnetically controlled shutter. Essentially, this means that the camera won’t operate without a battery (not even in Bulb mode), so if you run out of juice you’re not shooting anything. With Minolta’s reputation for reliable electronics and the well-documented longevity of the X-700 there’s no real reason to recoil, but the extensive use of electronics could be overuse to some photogeeks. If you’re okay with electricity, just bring extra batteries .

But that’s about it for qualms. In use, the X-700 is pretty phenomenal. All controls are well-positioned, allowing quick and effortless adjustments (aside from the pre-mentioned dial locks). The exposure compensation dial is a joy, especially when shooting on a bright sunny day. With a quick rotation it’s easy to compensate for backlighting, or to adjust your exposure in heavy contrast situations.

Film advance is operated via a nicely mechanical stroke, reminding us that we’re shooting a classic camera despite all the modern tech. The shutter release button uses a contact-sensitive system which detects the shooter’s finger and activates the camera’s brain, metering system, and LED display. This conserves battery life and allows quick captures of spontaneously photogenic moments.

Looking through the viewfinder we’re greeted with a spacious, bright (thanks to the camera’s wide-open TTL metering), and extremely informative viewfinder to rival any found in the world of vintage cameras. It eagerly displays enough info that the shooter’s attention is rarely broken.

Focusing is handled exceptionally well via the standard focusing screen. This matte focusing screen features a split image center dot with a surrounding micro-prism band. It works great, allowing fast and accurate manual focusing with any lens. Additionally, Minolta created a bevy of swappable focusing screens, so shooters with specialty applications or different tastes can easily customize their VF experience. That said, these screens are exceedingly rare today, so finding your ideal setup may prove difficult (diagonal split image, anyone?).

LEDs illuminate in the far right of the frame to display various bits of useful info, such as the currently selected shooting mode, the shutter speed, and exposure compensation status. Below the frame, shooters will find a delightfully analog window displaying the selected lens aperture.

But while it may seem at first blush that this viewfinder can do no wrong, it’s not perfect. In certain shooting modes the viewfinder sacrifices significant information. For example, when shooting in Manual mode the camera’s LEDs only display the recommended shutter speed, but not the selected shutter speed. This necessitates continual checking of the shutter speed selector on the top of the camera.

Another viewfinder irritant presents itself when shooting in Program mode. For the Minolta X-700 to work in Program mode, Minolta’s lenses need to be set to an aperture of ƒ/22 and locked into place. This signals to the camera that it’s in charge of setting both the shutter speed and aperture. So while this shooting mode may be a technological masterstroke, the unhappy byproduct of this is that the shooter has no indication as to what aperture the camera has chosen. Shooting in Program mode we have to point, shoot, and blindly trust that the computer-selected aperture will result in acceptable depth of field.

Only when shooting in Aperture Priority Auto Exposure mode does the X-700’s viewfinder display everything one needs to know. In this mode, we can see the manually selected aperture (ensuring confident knowledge of DOF), the automatically selected shutter speed, and any exposure compensation that we may be using.

Of the three shooting modes, Aperture Priority is the clear winner. It offers the most fluid and effortless image-making. It yields the greatest creative control, yet still utilizes Minolta’s exceptional metering and the microcomputers for which the X-700 is so lauded. In portraiture, where we’re looking for subject isolation and pleasing bokeh, it’s a simple twist of the aperture ring to achieve correct depth of field. Frame, shoot, and the camera has helped you make an incredible portrait with minimal effort. When shooting a landscape or street shot, turn the aperture to ƒ/8 and fire away, being rewarded with exceptional sharpness. In any case, exposures are perfect every time.

The X-700 uses Minolta’s ubiquitous SR mount (colloquially referred to as MC/MD mount), a mount that was first developed in the late 1950’s and which continued to be produced until the late 1990s. Today, this means that Minolta shooters are afforded a veritable cornucopia of exceptional glass of nearly limitless variety.

Of particular note are Minolta’s MC Rokkor and MD lens ranges. These were among the first lenses in the world to offer the previously mentioned full-aperture TTL metering, and they often sported the best coatings, optical designs, and construction of their era. More often than not, Minolta’s lenses perform well above the competition in sharpness, bokeh, aberration and distortion correction, and durability. Build quality of most MC/MD/Rokkor lenses is impeccable, with aperture rings clicking into their detents with delectable precision, and focus rings spinning with a perfectly weighted fluidity often found in much more expensive and exclusive lenses.

For those looking for the very best Minolta lenses, some research is necessary. The long history of continual production and incremental improvement has lead to a massive catalog of lenses with numerous iterations of each model. Because of this, finding the ultimate Minolta lens  in your preferred focal length can be a bit daunting. But if you’re a shooter who’s less obsessive and you simply want a fantastic lens without a lot of hunting, rest assured and buy with confidence. If you see the MC/MD/Rokkor nomenclature, you’re buying a top-notch lens.

The X-700 Today

After just a few days, my time with the X-700 had come to an end. With it, I shot my small family’s first vacation together. With nervous anticipation I waited for my shots to come back from the lab. Happily, the portraits of my daughter, landscapes of the island, and small town street-shots all came back perfectly exposed and gorgeous.

The X-700 performed perfectly, and it’s easy to understand why so many people have fallen in love with this camera. Capable, quietly handsome, and easy to use, the X-700 is a real gem of the hobby and a camera that anyone should aspire to own and shoot. It’s without equivocation that I can say Minolta’s final manual-focus camera is one of the best in the world of vintage SLRs, and as so often happens with this maker’s cameras, I’m once again left pining for the days when Minolta was alive and well.

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James Tocchio is a writer and photographer, and the founder of Casual Photophile. He’s spent years researching, collecting, and shooting classic and collectible cameras. In addition to his work here, he’s also the founder of the online camera shop Fstopcameras.com.

27 comments

Another useful and informative review, always enjoy reading these.

Thanks my friend!

Ahh, so nostalgic this makes me! The X-700 was my first real camera in 1989, and gave me some really dependable results, shooting mostly with just the stock 50/1.7 lens. I’d forgotten how the viewfinder info could be lacking with aperture, but given that I’d stepped up from a Kodak Star P/S, it was still magical to not only see the shutter speed in “P” mode but also to HAVE more than one shutter speed! 🙂

Glad you were able to get great results from yours on your journey! It truly is a great camera, as long as the ISO/EV dial’s mechanisms stay put. Mine slipped out of place after a few years of my abuse and I got a roll of slides back horribly underexposed after when the ISO speed was set correctly and the EV dial was set to “0” under normal shooting. From then on, I had to be particularly careful with watching its recommendations instead of blindly trusting it as I once did.

I I have a brand new Minolta 700. Anybody want it. It’s been stored in its box. Was used once.

I’ll take it if you still have it, Anne??

The X700 is one of my favourite camera. It has the best focusing screen of all cameras I used (if not best its 2nd). And weirdly, I do like the fact it has a horizontal cloth shutter. The only thing I have against the camera, well besides the plastic, is the shutter sounds better on the SRT101. Good write up on the camera, keep up the good work.

Thank you my friend. So glad you love the X-700. It’s a great machine! Happy shooting!

The reason you get no selected aperture showing when using program mode is because there are no electrical contacts between the lens and the body. I know this because I have a Chinon CP-7m which works on the same principal, set the lens to the minimum F stop and the camera selects the best aperture. With the X-700 it tends to select fast shutter speeds and wide apertures which is the reason I got an X-300 instead, In theory if you know the shutter speed you should be able to work out the aperture.

Hope this helps!

Excellent review. Very helpful. Over the last weeks I purchased two X-700’s and a X-500 to join my 1987-bought X-300, which still works after decades of hardship. Some say the X-500 is preferred due to some small improvements, the loss of the Program ‘software’ and one of two capacitors. The capacitors in the X-700 on series 23xxxxx and on were of bad quality. Most probably will have been replaced by now when the camera has been used for a good number of years. It is amazing to see the low prices of this quality hardware. I found many people not knowing what to ask and they were not into (analogue) photography. Camera’s belonged to dads, family.. Total amount due for 2 X-700’s (one mint, one used but good), the X-500 (very good cond.), two UV filters, some good batteries and 2 50mm 1:7 lenses: 90 Euro. Happy with it! New Fujicolor films will arrive tomorrow…

Yeah the value proposition is just unreal. Glad you’re enjoying and capitalizing on it.

I got a XD11 coming in the mail and I am getting a X-700 from Kijiji tomorrow all that because of your articles. For film I have always use Nikon FE and FE2 and I can’t wait to compare. Thank you.

Congrats!! Enjoy them and let me know how it goes, my friend.

Nikon FE was my first SLR , and still is my favorite. I always thought Minolta cameras were very elegant-looking and wanted to try one. I have an x 700 now and it’s good, but Nikon was like a Swiss watch. No comparison

Found one at a thrift store today that looks brand new. I was giddy, having heard of this camera’s reputation. $15 and a couple batteries, and I was off! I am a big fan of the black with white lettering, and the ergonomics are fantastic. Can’t wait to see how the first roll turns out 😀

Hi found one in a charity shop for £10 the x700 didnt work but the MD 50-1.4 did so still winning

Excellent deal! for the lens and maybe spare parts for another X-700? So many made, don’t waste your time reparing it (capacitors? Serie 24xxxxx – 27xxxxx? Check flash shoe)

I’m thinking of getting either a Minolta X700 or a Canon A1, which do you think is better?

Personally, I think Minolta made better lenses and I don’t use shutter priority mode, so the X700 not offering this doesn’t bother me. The A-1 is a wonderful camera, but I think I would choose the X700.

Hi Julia, I agree with James. I do believe the A-1 is a splendid camera, but I use aperture priority, not shutterspeed priority. The X-700 may suit you well. Given the fact it was produced between 1981 and 1999, the camera still is well available and cheap. Minolta lenses indeed are wonderful too.

And there’s even one listed at Fstopcameras.com as we speak… 😉

If you like the X700 try the X500 it lacks the program mode (which I don’t use anyway) but has a more informative viewfinder showing the advised shutter speed and the speed set. It also allows flash to be used with slower than 1/60sec shutter speeds. A bonus is that there is only one capacitor that fails, easily accessed under the bottom cover, relace it with an equivalent tantalum cap and it won’t fail again. All of the other functions are included in the X500.

A buddy just sent me a ‘care package’ that included a like new X700. This review really covered absolutely everything! Fun to read it while I was playing with my own.

If someone were to gift me an X-700 today I would not turn it down. Likewise an X-500, which was my first camera thirty-six years ago; and therefore the one on which I learned how to make a photograph and that caused me to fall in love with photography. (Strangely, both of the X-700 bodies that I eventually owned were stolen.) The point is rather moot, however, as I now own an XD-7, an XE-1, an SR-T 101, an SR-T Super and a (Minolta, not Canon) 7s range-finder. So I consider that I own and use the very best of the Minolta manual-focus cameras (although I have never been able to find a good working X1). An X-700 is a good walk-around camera but I would not trust it for travel, or for any paid picture-taking. (Yes: People still pay me to make photographs with my analogue cameras; although almost always do I defer to my Nikon workhorses for that purpose.) Forty years after they first showed up on the shelves I would not place much of my confidence in their use unless there is clear proof of recent servicing. So, by all means shoot away with the old toy. But be careful, and be prepared for problems. The glass is the real reason to use an old Minolta camera; and that is a good reason to pick up a solid (and more serviceable and repairable) SR-T body. That camera will probably live for longer than you.

I still own 2 Minoltas both of which I bought while in the Navy. My first 35mm, a Minolta X370. Once I got good with that and caught to Photo-Bug, I saved up my money and bought the X700. I have a few lens. The standard 50mm lens, 70x210mm and a 28mm wide angle.

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review. I am new to the analog game and I was able to snag a functioning X-700 for only $50. This review has me excited to get some film in it.

Should I confess that I now own (another! my third!) Minolta X-700 camera? This morning, many months now since my post in the May of last year (in which I declared that I would not turn down this body, but likewise would not trust it for travel or serious use), I wandered along to a local garage sale and immediately found a jumble of old camera gear in a very dusty box. I set aside the Pentax Spotmatic with its two lenses, the two Olympus Trip toys, the Ricoh 35ZF, the Box Brownie and the folding cameras and other compacts. All very used and rather grubby, and some perhaps not useable or serviceable. Also in obviously well-used condition was the X-700, a 1.7 50mm MD lens, a 3.5 28mm MC Rokkor and a 5.6 100-200mm MD Zoom Rokkor. ALL for only two Australian dollars, which was all that the vendor was asking as a gold-coin donation for the privilege of walking away with the outfit. (Along with a Weston Master III meter in pristine condition and housed in a hardly-blemished brown leather case.) So, after cleaning all of the gear and testing the meter and operability of the camera, I am now about to load a fresh roll of film for its maiden (to me) photographic outing. At such value for money – and I know that I was very lucky – I am prepared to make the most of the opportunity to use this old classic as a handy everyday camera. Added to the rest of my Minolta line-up it can hardly help but to provide me with a few good pictures. My sentiment for Minolta now has another reason to indulge itself. My thanks again to you, James, for such a splendid review.

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The Wemax Dice is a unique take on a portable and wireless projector. Thanks to the Android TV 9, which makes it an all-in-one projector. As a result, you can connect it to the internet via Wi-Fi and enjoy your favorite content without the need of an external source.

With every electronic device going portable and wireless, projectors have jumped on the same bandwagon.

Most compact projectors require an active wall socket connection at all times.

You can also get a wide range of pocket-able pico projectors. But due to their small size, pico projectors aren’t very bright, have low resolution, and don’t last long.

This is where wireless projectors like Wemax Dice fill the gap and offer you the best of both worlds. It offers a portable size, higher resolution, and a bright lamp for turning any room into an entertainment zone. It also has a bigger battery that eliminates the need for continuous power supply.

In this Wemax Dice review , we’ll look at the projector’s design, built quality, and performance. We’ll go through its smart features and tell you if it’s worth your investment.

• 【3 Hours Battery Video Time, Portable Outdoor Theater】 With the built-in 16000 mAh battery, you can use the projector continuously for up to 3 hours; WEMAX Dice is a truly portable outdoor movie projector that can run on battery power for the duration of 1 or 2 movies; ideal for evening outdoor screenings
• 【700 ANSI Lumens 4K Support, Remarkable Clarity】 WEMAX Dice Movie Projector delivers 1920x1080p high-resolution display, and supports 4K movie playback. 4-channel LED RGB+BP technology, 20% brighter than traditional 3-channel LED projectors. High-end DLP imaging technology with 700 ANSI lumens of brightness for stunning Full HD visual entertainment
• 【Auto Keystone Correction, Angles Never Bother You】 Just put WEMAX Dice at any angle, the projector's auto keystone correction function can give you the best viewing experience. The 4-point keystone correction function can adjust the projected image within ±45° vertically and horizontally. Auto focus feature provides instant clarity for movies or other content you love without having to struggle with manual settings
• 【Dual 5W Dolby Audio DTS-HD Theater-Like Speakers】 Hear your movie come to life. The 2 built-in speakers support Dolby and DTS for a cinematic sound experience; you can even use the WEMAX Dice portable projector as a standalone speaker thanks to the built-in Bluetooth feature
• 【Built-in Certified Android TV, Endless Entertainment】 You can easily download apps from Google Play, such as YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, and more. You can also use Google Assistant by pressing the button on the remote to give commands. In addition, you can mirror your phone's screen to the projector wirelessly. Note: Netflix is subject to copyright restrictions. If you want to stream Netflix, we recommend connecting a FireTV Stick or Roku Stick to access the content you want.

First Impression & Design

Even though the Wemax Dice is marketed as a smart portable projector, it weighs 4.8 pounds . Plus, its cuboidal shape makes it a little tricky to stuff in a backpack.

Within the box, aside from the projector, you get an instruction manual, a cleaning cloth, remote control, and a power adapter. The Wemax Dice measures 6.1-inch height, 4.9-inch wide, and 6.2-inch deep, with a leatherette carrying strap at the top. The mustard-colored carrying strap offers a nice contrast against the projector’s gun-metal finish.

At the front, there’s the projection lens and autofocusing camera. Being a smart projector, it can automatically focus the projection and keystone without manual intervention.

The top has a power button, while the back features a few wired connectivity options like the headphone jack, USB 2.0, and an HDMI 2.0 port. In terms of wireless connectivity, the Wemax Dice is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1.

At the bottom, there are 4 rubber feet and a quarter-inch tripod mount. Using the mount, you can attach this projector to a tripod and enjoy a movie theater-like experience.

Also Read: How Much Does a Movie Theater Projector Costs? Detailed Breakdown

Built Quality & Performance

The built quality of this projector is fantastic. It feels sturdy and can easily match with the likes of Anker & Xgimi portable projectors . The outer casing is built using high-quality plastic with the inclusion of metal parts. This fusion of materials makes the projector robust and is a significant factor in weighing more than it should.

Alongside, the carrying strap at the top is of high quality. It can easily support the weight of Wemax Dice and doesn’t feel stressed even when lifted for an extended period.

There are plenty of perforations throughout the projector’s body. It helps in heat dissipation and aids towards 360° Dolby Audio speaker , and we’ll talk about it later.

With its LED light source, the Wemax Dice offers up to 700 ANSI lumens brightness. Compared to pico projectors, 700 ANSI lumens is good enough to get a reasonably bright picture within a dimly lit room.

Moreover, the brightness doesn’t reduce once you remove the power cord. The projector draws power from its 16,000 mAH battery .

When you start the projector, the initial setup is straightforward. The focus camera at the front allows for automatic focusing and keystone correction. The projector can process the projection surface and adjust the projection screen size and alignment.

In some cases, if the automatic focusing and keystone correction is not able to do their magic, you can manually fine-tune these settings within the projector’s OSD menu.

This projector also comes with horizontal keystone correction. Using these features, you can place this projector on the far left or right side of a room and still enjoy a perfectly aligned projection screen.

In terms of picture quality, the Wemax Dice has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080p . With Full HD resolution, you can expect crisp display quality and precise text reproduction. You get a great balance between colors, and the color output seems vivid. The black levels are deep, and the whites do not feel overexposed.

This projector is equipped with Android TV 9.0 ; hence you get a plethora of smart features and connectivity options. You can summon Google Assistant and voice control your way through various settings and apps with the provided remote control.

As mentioned above, this projector has an inbuilt battery rated to last up to 3 hours. The Android TV home screen also displays the battery percentage, which gives you an idea about the battery life.

In our testing, the battery lasted up to 150 minutes , which is quite good to watch an entire movie in one go. The Wemax Dice also has Eco mode that can surely help in extending the battery life by a reasonable margin.

You also get several projection modes like Standard, Movie, Vivid, Sports, Child, and User. With each mode, the picture quality and brightness change slightly to adapt to the content you’re watching. Within the User Mode, you can manually set the brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, hue, color temperature, and digital noise reduction.

With the Android TV setup, you can access over 5000 apps through the Google Play store. However, essential apps like Netflix and Prime Video are missing at the moment. It could be rectified in upcoming updates. However, you can connect your favorite streaming media device like Amazon Fire Stick or Roku to enjoy your favorite content.

Talking about audio quality and speakers, the Wemax Dice comes with a 10W Dolby Audio DTS HD speaker system. Unlike other projectors, this speaker system offers excellent sound quality, and you can use it for an immersive auditory experience.

Important Features & Functions

• Auto-Focusing & Keystone Correction: If you go with a regular projector at this price, it is hard to find auto-focusing and keystone correction. If you’re a first-time projector buyer, you’ll enjoy these two features. Plus, the inclusion of horizontal keystone correction enhances the Wemax Dice’s usability even when not kept in the room’s center.
• 16,000 mAH battery: While pico projectors tend to have a small-size battery, the 16,000 mAH battery on this projector is a significant upgrade. In our test, we found the battery to last up to 2.5 hours in one go. You can take advantage of the Eco mode or reduce the projector’s brightness and achieve the rated 3 hours of battery life. The 16,000 mAH battery can also act as a power bank. You can use this big battery to charge your electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.
• Android TV 9.0: The inclusion of Android TV 9.0 turns this wireless portable projector into a smart device. You can access thousands of apps through the Google Play store and enjoy them on this projector. The provided remote control is mic enabled, and hence you can summon Google Assistant to do many tasks for you.

WeMax Dice Review: Pros & Cons

• Excellent design and built quality
• Bigger battery life
• Offers 700 ANSI lumens brightness
• Dual-band Wi-Fi
• Full HD native resolution
• Can independently use this projector as a standalone Bluetooth speaker
• Easy setup with automatic focus and keystone correction
• The leatherette strap is a great design feature and can be used to easily transport this projector around a room
• Heavier than its competition
• The cuboidal design prevents it from efficiently storing it in a backpack
• The current update misses out on Netflix and Prime Video but could be added in future updates

The Wemax Dice has taken a unique approach to the portable and wireless projector race with its unique design and a beautiful carrying strap.

You get a plethora of smart features usually missing in regular projectors at a similar price point. At home, you can use this projector via the power brick; however, you also have the option to use it wirelessly on a camping trip or during an outdoor movie setup.

With the addition of 10W Dolby Audio support, you won’t need to invest in a Bluetooth speaker as the built-in speaker works very well.

For the price you pay, you get an excellent portable projector that can easily take on similar products from Xgimi and Anker.

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Bose 700 Headphones Wireless Headphones Review

The Bose Headphones 700 Wireless are premium over-ear headphones with noise cancelling (ANC). They have a different, sleeker look than Bose's other high-end headphones like the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless . They offer a customizable ANC feature, so you can choose from different presets that change its strength. They're also optimized for phone calls, thanks to their four built-in mics to help pick up your voice.

Our Verdict

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are good for neutral sound. They have a slightly bass-heavy and warm sound profile since their treble is underemphasized. They're still fairly well-balanced as they have a neutral mid-range, so vocals and lead instruments are clear and present. Their app also has a graphic EQ, meaning you can customize their sound to your liking.

• Graphic EQ and presets available.

The Bose Headphones 700 are very good for commute and travel. They're comfortable and have a long battery life, ideal for international flights and long days on the go. They can block out the sound of bus and plane engines and chatter from other passengers. However, their bulky design isn't the most portable.

• Comfortable fit.
• Excellent noise isolation.
• Bulky design.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are satisfactory for sports and fitness. While decently stable, they aren't intended for sports use and may not stay on your head during intense movements. They're comfortable but also a bit bulky and can make you sweat more than usual.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are very good for office use. Their over 20-hour continuous battery life is enough to get you through your workday, and they're comfortable enough to wear for long periods without much fatigue. Their mic makes your voice clear during phone calls and does a great job of isolating it from background noise. These headphones can also block out typical office noises like voices and humming AC units. Unfortunately, they leak some audio.

• Leak some audio.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are compatible with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, but their latency is high enough to cause your audio and visuals to fall out of sync.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are good for wired gaming. You can plug them into your Xbox, PlayStation controller, or computer, but you can only receive audio that way, so you can't communicate with your teammates. On the plus side, the analog connection has very low latency. Their bass-heavy sound can also help bring out sound effects in action-packed games.

• Can't use mic over wired connection.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are very good for phone calls. Their integrated microphone has a good recording quality, and it can separate speech from background noise even in crowded environments. If you take a lot of calls from your PC or Mac, you may notice a drop in sound quality. However, this is a limitation of Bluetooth itself, and there isn't a way around it. On the upside, the headphones can block out background noise well so that you can focus on your call.

• Excellent noise handling.
• Good recording quality.
• Voice may sound thin.
• 7.5 Neutral Sound
• 7.9 Commute/Travel
• 7.1 Sports/Fitness
• 6.0 Wireless Gaming
• 7.2 Wired Gaming
• 7.9 Phone Calls
• Updated Jan 26, 2024: The following test groups have been updated following TB 1.6: Wired Connection , and Bluetooth Connection . There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons to match these results.
• Updated Jan 26, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.6 , which updates how we measure latency. We've updated and renamed the following test groups: Wired Connection , Bluetooth Connection , and Wireless Connection (Dongle) . We've also added new codec latency measurements and provided an audio sample of recorded latency.
• Updated Oct 11, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless in PC Compatibility .
• Updated Jul 06, 2023: Made minor edits to the text and checked that the text is up to date.
• Updated Sep 06, 2022: After comparing these headphones to the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless, we noticed that the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless' mic could separate speech from ambient noise better than the Sony, especially when it came to loud sounds. As a result, we've adjusted the Speech + Subway Noise Handling test score from 7.5 to 8.0.
• Updated Mar 23, 2022: Due to user feedback, we've looked into audio and mic quality when using different Bluetooth profiles. While our scores haven't changed, we've updated the 'Recording Quality' test with more information regarding different Bluetooth profiles and the limitations of Bluetooth for conference calls.
• Updated Oct 29, 2021: Updated review for accuracy and clarity.
• Updated Jun 29, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5 .
• Updated Feb 17, 2021: Updated App score now that it offers a graphic EQ.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Bose Headphones 700 come in four color variants: 'Black', 'Soapstone', 'Triple Midnight', and 'Luxe Silver'. We tested the 'Black' variant but expect the other color variants to perform similarly.

There's also the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 UC (which stands for United Communications). UC headsets are meant to help with seamless switching between different platforms, like calls on your phone and video meetings on your computer. This variant comes with a USB dongle that provides a wireless connection with computers. However, our results aren't valid for it, as it may perform differently.

 If you come across another version, let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.

Compared To Other Headphones

The Bose Headphones 700 are noise cancelling headphones for most uses that set themselves apart from other high-end ANC headphones thanks to their impressive integrated microphone performance and very sturdy build. However, as you might expect, 'QuietComfort' headphones like the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless and the  Bose QuietComfort 35 /QC35 Wireless are even more comfortable for most people.

See our recommendations for the best headphones , the best noise cancelling headphones , and the best wireless headphones .

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless are both premium headphones with slightly different strengths. While both headphones have a fantastic noise isolation performance thanks to Bose's ANC technology, the 700 are better built and have a better overall microphone performance. However, the QC45 have a slightly better battery performance and are more comfortable. 

The Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless are better headphones than the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless for some listeners. The Sony have a better noise isolation performance and a longer continuous battery life. They offer more talk-through controls that is ideal for users who want to stay aware of their environment while listening. The Bose have a more neutral, less bass-heavy default sound profile, and their integrated microphone performs better than the Sony's.

The Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018  and the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are both good wireless noise cancelling headsets but serve slightly different purposes. The Bose NC 700 have a significantly better-integrated microphone which makes them great if you take a lot of calls on-the-go. The QC35 II, on the other hand, are more comfortable and have a more balanced, neutral frequency response, which makes them better if you want something ultra-comfortable to enjoy your favorite tracks with. In addition, the QC35 II have NFC pairing, which the Bose 700 are lacking, and have a physical control scheme that’s easier-to-use. That said, the Bose 700 Headphones feel better built and offer mic muting, which makes them handy during conference calls.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the  Apple AirPods Max Wireless  are both premium headphones. While both over-ears have a similarly warm sound profile, powerful ANC systems, and great build quality, the Bose are more comfortable and have a better-performing integrated mic. You can also control their ANC via their companion app and pair them with up to two devices at a time. However, the Apple has a virtual soundstage feature called Spatial Audio to help make your audio seem more dimensional and their ANC system blocks out a bit more sound.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless are both great noise cancelling headphones. The Bose are better built, are more comfortable, and sound more neutral, which some users may prefer. However, the Sony are able to block out more background noise. They also have a longer continuous battery life, support LDAC, which is great if you like to listen to hi-res audio, and have 360 Reality Audio, a feature that creates a more immersive sound. You need to subscribe to services that support this feature though. 

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better for most uses than the Beats Studio3 Wireless . While both headphones are comfortable, the Bose are better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their ANC can significantly block out more noise around you. Their integrated mic also offers better overall performance, they can be used passively with their 1/8" TRS cable, and their companion app offers a graphic EQ to help adjust their sound to your liking.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless have the edge over the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless . While both headphones have similarly excellent noise isolation performances, the 700 Headphones are better built, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have a better overall mic performance. However, the QuietComfort Headphones are more comfortable and come with an analog cable with an in-line mic.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless are both good wireless noise cancelling headsets that share a few similarities. Both are comfortable, feel well-built, and have touch-sensitive controls wrapped up in a sleek monochromatic design. The Sony are easier to use since the touch-sensitive surface is larger and can fold up into a more portable format. Both headphones have a more bass-heavy sound profile and offer a graphic EQ for sound customization. That said, the Bose have a vastly superior integrated microphone and even feature a mic mute button, which makes them slightly better for business users.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better headphones for most uses than the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless . The Bose are over-ears that are more comfortable, have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and have a significantly better noise isolation performance. Their microphone delivers better overall performance too. However, the Sony are in-ears that are more portable and have a stable fit, making them a better choice for sports and fitness.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and Jabra Evolve2 85 Wireless are evenly matched over-ear office-oriented headphones. The Jabra have more intuitive controls, a longer continuous battery life, and are easier to carry around. However, the Bose are better-built, and have an integrated microphone that's more effective at filtering out ambient noise than the Jabra's boom mic.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are slightly better-performing headphones than the Sennheiser Momentum 3 Wireless . The Bose are more comfortable, and have noticeably better noise isolation and microphone performances. On the other hand, the Sennheiser's companion app offers a parametric EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound. The battery performance is better for the Bose 700, but on the other hand, the Sennheiser are also compatible with the lower latency codec, aptX-LL.

The Bose 700 Headphones and the Jabra Elite 85h Wireless are both decent noise cancelling headphones that are good for business users thanks to their improved Bluetooth microphone performance. The Bose mic performs even better than that of the Jabra, though, with even better noise handling. However, their touch-sensitive control scheme can be a bit tricky to use at times, so some people may prefer the physical controls of the Jabra. The Jabra also have a more balanced sound profile and better battery life than the Bose, but they don’t isolate noise as well. Both headsets have a unique design, so ultimately the difference lies in personal taste.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better headphones than the JBL Tour One Wireless . The Bose are more comfortable, feel better-built, and have a significantly better noise isolation performance. They also have a better overall microphone performance. However, the JBL have a longer continuous battery life. 

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better over-ear headphones for commute and travel than the Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Wireless . The Bose are more comfortable, feel better built, and have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also have better noise isolation and overall performance. However, the Anker have EQ presets in addition to their graphic EQ.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are noticeably better headphones than the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless . The Bose are more comfortable, have a more neutral and accurate sound signature, and a better isolation performance thanks to their great ANC feature. They also have a great microphone for calls. On the other hand, the Bowers & Wilkins have a longer battery life. They can also be used while charging thanks to their USB-C cable, but need power to function, meaning you can’t use them wired with an analog audio cable if their battery is dead, which you can do with the Bose.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are more versatile than the Sony WH-H910N/h.ear on 3 Wireless . The Bose are more comfortable to wear, feel better-built, block out more ambient noise, and can pair with two devices at once. Their integrated microphone also does a much better job of isolating speech from background noise. Conversely, the Sony have a much longer battery life, leak less audio, and are a little more compact.

The Razer Opus Wireless 2020 are better headphones for mixed usage than the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless. The physical controls on the Razer are easier to use than the touch-sensitive controls found on the Bose 700. The Razer's battery also lasts significantly longer at over 32 hours. On the other hand, the ANC of the Bose 700 works quite a bit better, especially against very low engine rumbles. The Bose also have a significantly better microphone, which can be important if you take a lot of phone calls, and they're more comfortable.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are slightly better headphones for commuting than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Wireless . The Bose are slightly more comfortable, they can isolate more noise, and they have a better-balanced sound profile. They also have a great performing integrated microphone, and their battery life lasts longer too. However, the Microsoft have full audio and microphone support with PS4 and Xbox One, and they have easier-to-use controls.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the AKG N700NC M2 Wireless  have different strengths. While both headphones have an excellent noise isolation performance, the Bose are more comfortable, and better built. Their mic also offers better overall performance. However, the AKG's companion app has a parametric EQ, which some users may prefer.

The Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless are very similar to the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless. The Bose are slightly more comfortable, feel a bit better built, and have better ANC. On the other hand, the Sennheiser feel more stable on the head, breathe better, and have a very similar sound profile.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better headphones for mixed usage than the Shure AONIC 50 Wireless . The Bose are more comfortable, have a better-balanced sound profile, a longer battery life, and a much better-integrated microphone. They also do a better job of blocking out ambient noise. However, the Shure provide a more consistent listening experience, easier-to-use controls, and aptX-LL compatibility, so they’re better suited for streaming videos wirelessly with low latency.

The over-ear Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better for office use than the on-ear Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless . The Bose are more comfortable, better-built, and have a more comprehensive control scheme. Conversely, the Jabra have a boom microphone that outperforms the Bose's impressive integrated mic when it comes to recording quality, and they last roughly three times as long on a single charge.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better office headphones than the Logitech Zone Wired . The Bose are substantially comfier, block out more ambient noise, and can pair with two devices at once, which is helpful if you tend to listen to content on your phone and computer. That said, the Logitech are smaller and lighter and deliver a more consistent listening experience, not to mention a specialized control scheme that offers a little more native functionality with conferencing software like Microsoft Teams.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better headphones for most uses than the Bowers & Wilkins PX Wireless . While the Bowers & Wilkins feel better-built, the Bose are much more comfortable and have more modern features, like voice assistant support. They also sound better than the Bowers & Wilkins, which have a rather muddy, cluttered sound. The Bowers & Wilkins do have better noise isolation performance than the Bose, though, and their leakage also sounds less full. That said, their microphone performance isn’t as good, and they take four hours to charge, which is disappointing for a premium headset and swings the balance in favor of the Bose in terms of overall performance.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless and the TOZO T6 Truly Wireless are designed to serve different purposes. The Bose are noise cancelling over-ears with excellent microphone performance for taking business calls on-the-go, while the TOZO are truly wireless in-ears for more casual use. The earbuds don't have the same level of mic quality, nor are they as comfortable, but they're a lot more portable.

The Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are better than the Beats Solo Pro Wireless . The Bose over-ear design is noticeably more comfortable and isn't as tight as the Beats. Their ANC feature is also better for blocking out sound in noisy environments and their microphone has a better recording quality and noise handling capability. On the other hand, the Beats have a longer continuous battery life from a single charge, although they don't have a power-saving feature. The Beats take advantage of the H1 chip, which may result in better overall connectivity performance, but we couldn't test this. 

The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017 and the Bose 700 Headphones Wireless are designed for different uses, but they're both great at what they do. The Astro are wired gaming headphones that come with an amplifier designed for mixing audio channels while streaming. The Bose are Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones geared towards business professionals who need good mic quality on-the-go.

Test Results

These headphones have a futuristic look that stands out among Bose's more traditionally designed over-ears. They have a distinctively shaped headband that integrates directly into the ear cups without any visible hinges. They're available in 'Black, 'Luxe Silver', 'Triple Midnight', and 'Soapstone' color variants.

The headphones are very comfortable. They're lightweight and well-padded, so you can wear them for long listening sessions without feeling much fatigue. However, they clamp onto your head more tightly than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018 . The ear cups are also somewhat shallow, so your ears might touch the drivers, which can be uncomfortable and annoying over time.

They have decent controls. They cover a lot of functions, and it's easy to pair them with multiple devices. However, the touch-sensitive surface is small and can be tricky to use. They also don't provide much feedback besides a few audio prompts. If you're looking for headphones with easier-to-use controls, check out the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Wireless .

On the right ear cup:

• One press: Turns headphones on or off.
• One press: Accesses voice assistant. When on a call, mutes and unmutes the mic.

The touch-sensitive surface:

• Double tap: Plays and pauses audio. Also answers and ends a call.
• Tap and hold for one second: Ηear the headphones' battery status or decline an incoming call.
• Swipe forward: Skips your track forward.
• Swipe backward: Skips your track backward.
• Swipe up: Turns the volume up.
• Swipe down: Turns the volume down.

On the left ear cup:

Noise control button:

• One press: Cycles between ANC presets. There are three by default, and you can customize them in the Bose Music app. The default preset '3' (ANC level 0) is advertised to provide 'full transparency' so you can hear ambient sound without pausing your audio.
• Press and hold one second: Turn 'Conversation Mode,' which pauses your audio and lets in ambient sound, on or off.

These over-ear headphones aren't very breathable. Like most similarly designed headphones, they trap some heat against your ears and can make them feel hot, especially during physical activity. It won't be a big issue during casual listening, however.

They aren't very portable. They aren't extremely bulky for over-ear headphones, but unlike other models like the Jabra Evolve2 85 Wireless , they don't fold onto a more compact format. They'll take up some space in a bag or backpack. However, the ear cups swivel inwards to make them smaller and more comfortable to wear around your neck.

They come with a great hard carrying case. It has a less bulky design and a slightly more premium feel than the one that comes with the Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018 . It can protect the headphones from minor drops and water damage and has a magnetic pocket to store the accessories. You can also separately purchase a wireless charging case for these headphones.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have impressive build quality. They have a sturdier build than the Bose QuietComfort 35 II/QC35 II Wireless 2018 and Bose QuietComfort 45/QC45 Wireless . They also have a more premium look and are constructed with materials that feel high-quality. The headband is made of stainless steel, and the plastic used for the ear cups feels solid. Since the headband attaches directly to the ear cups, there are fewer moving pieces to break. The point where the ear cups and headband join feels like a potential weak spot, but it won't be an issue unless the ear cups are pulled apart with a lot of force.

The Bose 700 Headphones have decent stability. They're stable enough for casual listening sessions, but the swiveling ear cups feel a bit loose, and they may fall off your ears if you move your head around a lot, like during a workout. If you like over-ears for workouts like runs, the Beats Studio3 Wireless are less likely to slip around on your head.

• Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
• USB-C to USB-A charging cable
• 1/8" to 1/16" audio cable
• Hard carrying case
• Quick start manual

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a slightly bass-heavy and warm sound profile. They have a bit of extra boom, which can please fans of bass-heavy genres like hip-hop and EDM. Their balanced mid-range makes them suitable for vocal-centric content like podcasts, too. Their app also has a graphic EQ to help you customize their sound.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have okay frequency response consistency. There's hardly any variation in the bass range across users, possibly due to their noise cancelling feature checking for bass consistency. However, their treble delivery may vary depending on their fit, seal, or positioning on your head, so it's important to ensure you get a good fit each time you use them to hear a consistent sound.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have great bass accuracy. The rumble of low bass is reproduced accurately. There's some overemphasis in the mid to high-bass, so in songs like Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, the well-known bassline at the beginning of the track has a bit of extra punch and body.

Their mid-range accuracy is fantastic. The range is balanced and even, so vocals and lead instruments are clear and present in the mix.

Their treble accuracy is adequate. The low-treble is very well-balanced, so vocals and lead instruments are present and detailed. However, the underemphasis in the mid-treble makes sibilants like cymbals dull and lispy.

These headphones have impressive peaks and dips performance. There's a slight dip in the low-bass, so they lack a bit of thump, but the peak in the high-bass adds a boomy quality to the mix. The small dip in the low-mid to mid-mid range can nudge vocals and lead instruments to the back of the mix, while the peak in the high-mid makes those same instruments honky or harsh. The dip in the mid-treble makes sibilants like cymbals dull and lispy.

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have an impressive imaging performance. Bose typically has good quality control, and their headphones tend to have well-matched drivers. Weighted group delay for our unit falls mostly below the audibility threshold, resulting in a tight bass and transparent treble. The L/R drivers of our unit are well-matched in amplitude and phase response; however, there's a slight frequency mismatch. As a result, some objects, like voices or footsteps, may not be accurately placed within the stereo image. However, imaging varies from unit to unit depending on the manufacturer's quality control and ergonomics.

They have a poor passive soundstage performance. Their soundstage is a bit unnatural or odd, and audio seems to be coming from inside your head instead of from speakers around you. Because of their closed-back design, it doesn't seem as open or spacious as that created by most open-back headphones.

The Bose 700 Headphones have a good weighted harmonic distortion performance. There's a bit of distortion in the treble range at normal listening volumes, but the rest of the range falls within good limits, resulting in clean and pure audio reproduction.

These are the settings we used to test these headphones. Our results are only valid when the headphones are used in this configuration.

The Bose 700 Headphones have an excellent noise isolation performance. The ANC feature is adjustable with the companion app, and when it's set to its highest level, these headphones can easily block out most background noises, including bus and plane engines, voices, and the hum of nearby AC units.

There's no way to switch off the ANC feature completely, and the headphones block out more noise when they're completely off than when ANC is set to the lowest level, '0'. The lowest ANC setting feeds some mic input to the headphones, providing a bit of talk-through. This also seems intentional because Bose says ANC level '0' allows you to hear your surroundings. You can see a comparison between their noise isolation performance when the headphones are off and when ANC is set to '0' here .

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a decent leakage performance. They leak some sound across the range, so the audio that escapes sounds relatively full-bodied but not very loud. Even if you're listening to your music at high volumes, it won't bother people around you in a moderately quiet environment like an office.

There are reports online that some users have issues muting the mic when using a PC. On their website, Bose suggests turning on voice prompts in the Bose Music app so you can hear confirmation that the mic is muted. They also note that you can't see that the mic is muted on your PC.

The mic has a good recording quality. It makes your voice sound natural and understandable but also a bit thin.

The headphones rely on Bluetooth profiles, which define the specifications for how data is communicated between devices. When you connect these headphones to your PC, they use Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), a Bluetooth profile for audio playback. A2DP is a one-way profile, which means that if you're using this profile, the mic won't work on any device or OS. The headphones can enable Headset Profile (HSP) or Hands-Free Profile (HFP) if you want mic and audio compatibility. However, both profiles can lower sound and mic quality. We noticed a drop in audio and mic quality when using these headphones during a conference call. Users have also reported this issue when using their Macbooks and ThinkPad devices. Unfortunately, there's no real way around this, as this is how Bluetooth profiles work.

The Bose 700 Headphones have a great noise handling performance. The mic can separate your voice from background noises, even if you call from a noisy environment like a train station. Even with loud sounds, your voice isn't cut out or lost in the noise, unlike that of the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless .

These headphones have an impressive battery performance. They provide nearly 21 hours of continuous playback from a single charge, and they charge in about two hours. You can use them passively with the provided audio cable when the battery is dead, but you can't use them while charging. They have two auto-off timers: one that can't be disabled and turns the headset off after 10 minutes of undetected motion, and one that you can adjust in the app that powers off the headphones after a set time while you're still wearing them.

The fixed auto-off timer made testing battery life challenging; therefore we suspended the headphones from a fixed surface with a bungee cord and pointed a fan in their direction to make them move continuously during our discharging test.

You can also buy a wireless charging case separately, which the manufacturer advertises to store up to two additional charges. Also, please note that battery performance can vary with real-life use.

These headphones are compatible with the Bose Music app, which differs from the Bose Connect app that many of this manufacturer's other models use. This app has a sleek interface that's fairly easy to use. You can set three different ANC presets , activate talk-through, adjust the auto-off timer, change voice assistant settings, and access a list of Bose AR-enabled apps. There's also a 3-band graphic EQ for sound customization. However, you need to create an account to use the app, which can be frustrating for some.

They use a 1/8" TRS to 1/16" TRS audio cable, which is somewhat common but can be a bit trickier to find than a regular 1/8" to 1/8" cable. This connection has a small amount of latency present when used with the headphones turned on, but it's still very low, so your audio and visuals will be in sync. If you turn off the headphones, you'll achieve more negligible latency, though. They come with a USB-C to USB-A charging cable, which you can't use for audio.

These headphones use Bluetooth 5.0. They can pair simultaneously with two devices but don't support NFC for quicker pairing. Their PC latency via SBC codec is high, so you'll notice some delay between your audio and visuals. Some devices and apps offer some latency compensation, though.

These headphones can connect wirelessly with Bluetooth-enabled PCs or connect via analog connection with the included 1/8" to 1/16" TRS cable, although you can only receive audio this way. If you're looking for Bose headphones that have audio and mic support via analog, check out the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless .

These headphones are compatible with PlayStation consoles if you plug the included audio cable into a controller. However, you can't use the microphone in that case.

You can plug them into your Xbox One controller but only receive audio.

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Sennheiser HD 700 review: Among the best-sounding audiophile headphones

These audiophile 'phones not only sound great, but they're comfy, too.

Sennheiser's new HD 700 ($999.95) over-the-ear headphones sound "effortless," without strain, harshness or aggressive edge. Their stereo soundstage is more open and spacious than you'll hear from most audiophile headphones, and the bass, midrange, treble balance is very smooth, with no overly exaggerated frequencies. The HD 700 is straight down the middle, a very accurate set of headphones designed for buyers who want to hear sound with nothing added or taken away from the music.

Sennheiser HD 700

The bottom line.

Design and features The HD 700 feels like it weighs almost nothing on your head, but in fact it's 272 grams, which is about average for full-size headphones. Its plush microfiber-covered earpads allow for some air circulation, so they are less likely to make your ears sweat than leather pads would.

I find the HD 700 well above average in comfort, even after hours of use. Earpad pressure against my ears was light, and that certainly contributed to the HD 700's exceptional comfort. It's one of the few full-size headphones that didn't put pressure against the frames of my glasses.

The HD 700's unique styling may not align with everyone's tastes, but I think it looks great. Overall build quality is top-notch, but the earpieces and headband are made of gray plastic, which feels out of place on a high-end design. The 40mm driver is unique to the HD 700, and is not used in any other Sennheiser headphones.

The HD 700's open-frame earpiece supports the 40mm driver within a tightly controlled, open-air acoustic chamber. The three ultrafine, stainless-steel mesh grilles gracing the earcups' exterior may appear to be purely cosmetic, but they were carefully designed to control the air movement behind the 40mm driver.

The steel mesh may dent if you handle the HD 700 too roughly, but even small dents won't adversely affect the sound of the headphones, according to a Sennheiser engineer I asked.

Then again, high-end headphones should be treated with the same care one would give a $1,000 digital camera. That's not to imply a concern for the HD 700's long-term durability; my 15-year-old Sennheiser HD 580 headphones' plastic parts never cracked or deteriorated in any way.

The HD 700's earpieces are free to move on lateral and vertical pivots, so they should conform to everyone's head shape with ease. The open-back design does not isolate the wearer from hearing environmental noise, and people near the listener will hear sound coming from the headphones. As such, the HD 700s probably won't be the best headphones to listen in bed when you're not alone.

The headphone comes packed in a handsome and sturdy padded storage case. The 9.8-foot-long Y cable has 3.5mm connectors that plug into the left and right earcups, while the stereo 6.3mm connector at the other end can plug into an AV receiver or dedicated headphone amplifier.

The cable is very flexible and covered in a durable fabric, but has a tendency to kink when bent. It does not come with a 3.5mm adapter plug.

The HD 700 has a 150-ohm-rated impedance, as opposed to 300 ohms for the flagship HD 800 headphone. Even so, 150 ohms is higher than most headphones designed for use with portable music players and phones, typically rated at 50 ohms or less.

The HD 700 doesn't fold up for compact storage and isn't designed to withstand the stresses of being jammed into a travel bag too many times, so it's really a stay-at-home set of headphones.

The HD 700 comes with a two-year warranty, and proof of purchase or sales receipt from an authorized dealer is required for warranty claims.

Performance The HD 700 is equally adept playing movies and music, thanks to its unfatiguing sound. Resolution of fine detail is in the top tier of high-end headphones, and yet with good quality recordings, the sound is never harsh or unpleasant in any way.

The HD 700's wide-open soundstage floats freely from the earpieces, so I found it easy to forget I was wearing the headphones after just a few minutes into watching "Being Flynn" on DVD. The sound isn't confined within my head, rather it appears to come from further away.

The film stars Robert De Niro as a homeless man, and the HD 700s let me hear subtle details of the actors' voices better than I do over most high-end speaker systems. When De Niro is out on city streets, the traffic sounds come from off in the distance. The HD 700's neutrality is especially evident with dialog; voices sound naturally balanced and clear.

Outrageously powerful soft-to-loud dynamic jolts, like in the plane crash scene in the "Flight of the Phoenix" DVD are communicated better than they are with most headphones, but nowhere as well as big speakers and subwoofers. I'm using an Onkyo TX SR805 AV receiver for these music and home theater listening tests.

For music listening, I switch over to the Schiit Lyr headphone amplifier ($450). The deep rumbling basslines on my "French Dub Connection" CD are given their full due by the HD 700.

With great headphones like these you don't just hear the bass, you can sense the very texture of the sound. My Grado RS-1's bass is just as powerful, but it's looser and less clear. The RS-1 also shrinks the recording's soundstage, collapsing it inward, so it's trapped between my two ears.

On fusion jazz recordings, funky electric bass notes sound blurred over the RS 1, and more crisply defined over the HD 700. When the drummer whacks a snare drum, the HD 700 will make me jump; it's that alive and realistic sounding.

The HD 700's refinement also shines with classical music. The headphone almost disappears and lets the music come through without adding any coloration to the sound. The quiet details, like the room sound and ambience of the recording venue are presented with unerring accuracy.

The Sennheiser's clarity is hard to resist, especially compared with the Hifiman HE-500 ($799) headphone. The HE-500 has a richer tone, which some listeners may prefer, but in the end the HD 700 sounds more like being there, and it's considerably more comfortable than the HE-500.

Conclusion The HD 700 is very expensive at $999.95, but its extraordinary sound, build quality, and comfort justifies its lofty price tag for the most demanding audiophiles. They're highly accurate and clear, but won't likely satisfy buyers seeking a rich and warm tonal balance. Regardless, no single set of headphones can please every taste, and the HD 700 will appeal to those buyers who prize clarity and sonic precision.

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I gave a four-star rating to " Sin City ," the 2005 film based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller . Now, as I deserve, I get "300," based on another work by Miller. Of the earlier film, I wrote prophetically: "This isn't an adaptation of a comic book, it's like a comic book brought to life and pumped with steroids." They must have been buying steroids wholesale for "300." Every single male character, including the hunchback, has the muscles of a finalist for Mr. Universe.

Both films are faithful to Miller's plots and drawings. "300," I learn, reflects the book almost panel-by-panel. They lean so heavily on CGI that many shots are entirely computer-created. Why did I like the first, and dislike the second? Perhaps because of the subject matter, always a good place to start. "Sin City," directed by Robert Rodriguez and Miller, is film noir, my favorite genre, taken to the extreme. "300," directed by Zack Snyder , is ancient carnage, my least favorite genre, taken beyond the extreme. "Sin City" has vividly- conceived characters and stylized dialogue. "300" has one-dimensional caricatures who talk like professional wrestlers plugging their next feud.

The movie involves a legendary last stand by 300 death-obsessed Spartans against a teeming horde of Persians. So brave and strong are the Spartans that they skewer, eviscerate, behead and otherwise inconvenience tens of thousands of Persians before finally falling to the weight of overwhelming numbers. The lesson is that the Spartans are free, and the Persians are slaves, although the Spartan idea of freedom is not appetizing (children are beaten to toughen them).

But to return to those muscles. Although real actors play the characters and their faces are convincing, I believe their bodies are almost entirely digital creations. They have Schwarzeneggerian biceps, and every last one of them, even the greybeards, wear well-defined six- packs on their abs. I can almost believe the star, Gerard Butler , may have been working out at Gold's Gym ever since he starred as the undernourished Phantom of the Opera, but not 300, 200 or even 100 extras. As a result, every single time I regarded the Spartans in a group, I realized I was seeing artistic renderings, not human beings.

Well, maybe that was the idea.

The movie presents other scenes of impossibility. Look at the long- shots of the massed Persians. There are so many they would have presented a logistical nightmare: How to feed and water them? Consider the slave-borne chariot that Xerxes pulls up in. It is larger that the imperial throne in the Forbidden City, with a wide staircase leading up to Xerxes. Impressive, but how could such a monstrosity be lugged all the way from Persia to Greece? I am not expected to apply such logic, I know, but the movie flaunts its preposterous effects.

And what about Xerxes ( Rodrigo Santoro ) himself? He stands around eight feet tall, I guess, which is good for 500 B.C. (Santoro's height in life: 6 feet, 2.75 inches). He towers over Leonidas (Butler), so we know his body isn't really there. But what of his face? I am just about prepared to believe that the ancient Persians went in for the piercing of ears, cheeks, eyebrows, noses, lips and chins. But his eyebrow have been plucked and re-drawn into black arches that would make Joan Crawford envious. And what about the mascara and the cute little white lines on the eyelids? When the Spartans describe the Athenians as "philosophers and boy-lovers," I wish they had gone right ahead to discuss the Persians.

The Spartans travel light. They come bare-chested, dressed in sandals, bikini briefs and capes. They carry swords and shields. At the right time, they produce helmets which must have been concealed in their loincloths. Also apples. And from the looks of them, protein shakes. They are very athletic, able to construct a towering wall of thousands of dead Persians in hours, even after going to all the trouble of butchering them. When they go into battle, their pep talks sound like the screams of drunken sports fans swarming onto the field.

They talk, as I suggested, like pro wrestlers, touting the big showdown between Edge and The Undertaker. "Be afraid!" they rumble, stopping just short of adding, "Be very afraid." They talk about going on the "warpath," unaware that the phrase had not yet been coined by American Indians. Their women, like Gorgo ( Lena Headey ), queen of Leonidas, are as bloodthirsty as their men, just like wrestler's wives.

All true enough. But my deepest objection to the movie is that it is so blood-soaked. When dialogue arrives to interrupt the carnage, it's like the seventh-inning stretch. In slow motion, blood and body parts spraying through the air, the movie shows dozens, hundreds, maybe thousands, of horrible deaths. This can get depressing.

In old movies, ancient Greeks were usually sort of noble. Now they have become lager louts. They celebrate a fascist ideal. They assume a bloodthirsty audience, or one suffering from attention deficit (how many disembowelings do you have to see to get the idea?). They have no grace and wisdom in their speech. Nor dignity in their bearing: They strut with arrogant pride. They are a nasty bunch. As Joe Mantegna says in " House of Games ," "You're a bad pony, and I'm not gonna bet on you." That's right before he dies, of course.

Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism.

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Gerard Butler as Leonidas

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Dominic West as Theron

David Wenham as Dilios

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Michael Fassbender as Stelios

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Andrew Pleavin as Daxos

Andrew Tiernan as Ephialtes

Rodrigo Santoro as Xerxes

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• Michael B. Gordon

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