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thinksound OV211 / 8
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thinksound OV21

Like Lazarus, Thinksound is back.

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$97
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Key specs

Acoustic Design
Closed-backMost common
Closed-back57%Open-back35%Semi-open8%

Closed-back is the most common — on 57% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Impedance
50 ΩAbove average
50 Ω
18 Ω80 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 53 of 68 we've cataloged.

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost common
Wired-3.5mm93%Wired-6.35mm7%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 93% of the 67 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).

Weight
453 gAbove average
453 g
120 g550 g

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 58 of 68 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Impedance
50 Ω
Driver Size
45 mm
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response
5-22000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
22000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
5 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
Neutral
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type
3.5mm single-ended, straight detachable

Design

Weight
453 g
Clamping Force
250-300 g
Color Options
Black, walnut
Ear Pad Type
Memory foam, vegan faux leather
Detachable Cable
Yes
Foldable
No
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Bioplastic, metal, wood
Material Ear Cups
Memory foam, vegan faux leather

Identity

Model Number
Ov21

Microphone

Microphone
Yes

Release

Date
2021-11-24
Msrp Usd
399 USD
Year
2021

Lab data

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thinksound OV21SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
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.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

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.

thinksound OV21: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
204.7
255.0
325.0
404.5
503.8
632.3
80-0.2
100-0.9
125-2.0
160-4.6
200-6.6
250-6.8
315-5.9
400-5.2
500-4.0
630-2.8
800-1.3
10000.0
12501.3
16003.6
20006.5
250010.2
315013.2
400011.3
50006.0
630010.2
800011.0
100008.4
125003.9
16000-1.8
20000-16.5

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.9/ 10
Worth a look
Jasper Lastoria
Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed February 2022
Isolation4.3
Comfort & fit7.5
Connectivity6.5
Design8.8
Portability5.5
Features7.9
The verdict

You'd be hard pressed to find a better sounding and environmentally conscious set of headphones than the Thinksound ov21. What's more, it doesn't feel like it was made just to satisfy green initiatives. Ultimately, we buy headphones we like the look, feel, and voicing of, and the ov21 ticks those boxes.

✓What we like
✓Environmentally friendly
✓Plush ear pads
✓Two cables
✓Good sound quality
✓Comfortable fit for size
✕What could be better
✕Some heat build up after an hour
✕Limited fit adjustments
✕Price
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