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1 / 9At 8, its noise cancelling beats 38% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 58 of the 239 we've cataloged.
A 2.5 puts its audio quality in the bottom 10% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 43 of the 239 we've cataloged.
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 239 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
5.4 appears on 11% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 196 of 239 we've cataloged.
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 7.0 |
| 25 | 7.5 |
| 32 | 8.4 |
| 40 | 8.8 |
| 50 | 9.1 |
| 63 | 8.4 |
| 80 | 8.6 |
| 100 | 8.6 |
| 125 | 7.0 |
| 160 | 2.6 |
| 200 | -0.5 |
| 250 | -0.8 |
| 315 | -0.3 |
| 400 | -1.4 |
| 500 | -1.1 |
| 630 | 0.0 |
| 800 | 0.2 |
| 1000 | 0.2 |
| 1250 | 2.1 |
| 1600 | 3.8 |
| 2000 | 7.9 |
| 2500 | 8.5 |
| 3150 | 6.3 |
| 4000 | 2.2 |
| 5000 | 9.6 |
| 6300 | 12.3 |
| 8000 | 13.6 |
| 10000 | -1.3 |
| 12500 | -1.7 |
| 16000 | -6.6 |
| 20000 | -19.4 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.8 |
| 26 | 3.9 |
| 33 | 0.8 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | -0.3 |
| 65 | -0.8 |
| 82 | -2.5 |
| 103 | -2.1 |
| 130 | -1.6 |
| 163 | -0.8 |
| 205 | 0.7 |
| 259 | 2.1 |
| 325 | 4.6 |
| 410 | 7.5 |
| 516 | 9.4 |
| 613 | 10.7 |
| 772 | 14.5 |
| 972 | 18.1 |
| 1220 | 21.7 |
| 1540 | 20.1 |
| 1940 | 28.5 |
| 2440 | 29.2 |
| 3070 | 26.0 |
| 3870 | 32.6 |
| 4870 | 36.1 |
| 6130 | 40.6 |
| 7720 | 39.5 |
| 9720 | 42.5 |
| 12200 | 38.0 |
| 15400 | 33.0 |
| 19400 | 28.2 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 4.5 |
| 26 | 9.9 |
| 33 | 7.4 |
| 41 | 9.4 |
| 52 | 8.9 |
| 65 | 17.6 |
| 82 | 16.8 |
| 103 | 19.9 |
| 130 | 20.4 |
| 163 | 20.1 |
| 205 | 21.4 |
| 259 | 18.7 |
| 325 | 16.0 |
| 410 | 17.7 |
| 516 | 21.8 |
| 613 | 23.3 |
| 772 | 23.8 |
| 972 | 21.8 |
| 1220 | 23.0 |
| 1540 | 18.1 |
| 1940 | 27.0 |
| 2440 | 29.0 |
| 3070 | 24.8 |
| 3870 | 32.2 |
| 4870 | 37.0 |
| 6130 | 40.6 |
| 7720 | 36.0 |
| 9720 | 42.3 |
| 12200 | 39.1 |
| 15400 | 32.6 |
| 19400 | 28.2 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The battle for the best noise canceling headphones is ultra competitive, and Beyerdynamic isn't quite ready to compete with the established players yet. There's lots to like about the AVENTHO 300, but they aren't worth the price of admission.
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