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Cancel out the world around you, for less.
At 8.2, its noise cancelling beats 52% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 58 of the 239 we've cataloged.
below 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).
5.0 is the most common — on 29% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
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 | -1.8 |
| 25 | 1.6 |
| 32 | 4.2 |
| 40 | 6.3 |
| 50 | 8.0 |
| 63 | 9.1 |
| 80 | 9.3 |
| 100 | 8.9 |
| 125 | 8.2 |
| 160 | 6.8 |
| 200 | 5.5 |
| 250 | 4.4 |
| 315 | 3.0 |
| 400 | -0.1 |
| 500 | -2.7 |
| 630 | -2.2 |
| 800 | -2.2 |
| 1000 | 0.3 |
| 1250 | 8.3 |
| 1600 | 14.6 |
| 2000 | 11.7 |
| 2500 | 12.0 |
| 3150 | 13.3 |
| 4000 | 12.3 |
| 5000 | 11.2 |
| 6300 | 11.0 |
| 8000 | 9.2 |
| 10000 | -0.1 |
| 12500 | -7.8 |
| 16000 | -15.1 |
| 20000 | -31.5 |
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 | 3.8 |
| 26 | -0.9 |
| 33 | 0.7 |
| 41 | 0.9 |
| 52 | 1.1 |
| 65 | 0.9 |
| 82 | 1.1 |
| 103 | 0.2 |
| 130 | 0.4 |
| 163 | 0.9 |
| 205 | 2.6 |
| 259 | 5.0 |
| 325 | 7.3 |
| 410 | 8.3 |
| 516 | 10.6 |
| 613 | 15.8 |
| 772 | 21.3 |
| 972 | 21.8 |
| 1220 | 26.1 |
| 1540 | 24.5 |
| 1940 | 26.3 |
| 2440 | 35.6 |
| 3070 | 32.4 |
| 3870 | 28.4 |
| 4870 | 38.5 |
| 6130 | 36.2 |
| 7720 | 40.8 |
| 9720 | 37.2 |
| 12200 | 34.7 |
| 15400 | 33.8 |
| 19400 | 26.4 |
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 | 1.9 |
| 26 | 4.9 |
| 33 | 24.4 |
| 41 | 22.3 |
| 52 | 18.8 |
| 65 | 16.0 |
| 82 | 19.0 |
| 103 | 20.4 |
| 130 | 27.6 |
| 163 | 28.5 |
| 205 | 31.6 |
| 259 | 28.0 |
| 325 | 25.1 |
| 410 | 27.0 |
| 516 | 25.9 |
| 613 | 27.0 |
| 772 | 28.7 |
| 972 | 25.4 |
| 1220 | 20.1 |
| 1540 | 17.6 |
| 1940 | 25.9 |
| 2440 | 34.1 |
| 3070 | 32.3 |
| 3870 | 26.8 |
| 4870 | 38.3 |
| 6130 | 35.6 |
| 7720 | 37.8 |
| 9720 | 36.8 |
| 12200 | 34.6 |
| 15400 | 33.4 |
| 19400 | 26.3 |
For most casual listeners, these are the best bang for your buck headphones. The combination of great isolation and noise cancellation, decent sound, and premium features is a sight for sore eyes in the sub-$100 headphone category.
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