In the Audiophile community, we know the reviewer's pen is mightier than any marketing department's sword. Here are quotes from a couple top reviewers sharing their opinions on the Q701.

"Overall, I find the Q701 to portray the music as a well integrated whole, and deliver an open and satisfying listening experience. These are very good headphones at their price point, I strongly recommend them." - Tyll, Innerfidelity

"Stunning. Even if our review pair is bright green…" - What Hi-Fi (explaining their Five Star Rating for the Q701)

Follow those reviews with a 4.8 star rating on Head-Fi and you've got a clear picture of where the community stands on this headphone.