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Closed-back is the most common — on 56% of the 64 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).
above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 68 we've cataloged.
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 66 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 68).
above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 57 of 68 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 | 4.7 |
| 25 | 5.0 |
| 32 | 5.0 |
| 40 | 4.5 |
| 50 | 3.8 |
| 63 | 2.3 |
| 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 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.3 |
| 1600 | 3.6 |
| 2000 | 6.5 |
| 2500 | 10.2 |
| 3150 | 13.2 |
| 4000 | 11.3 |
| 5000 | 6.0 |
| 6300 | 10.2 |
| 8000 | 11.0 |
| 10000 | 8.4 |
| 12500 | 3.9 |
| 16000 | -1.8 |
| 20000 | -16.5 |
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 | -6.7 |
| 26 | -0.9 |
| 33 | -0.2 |
| 41 | -0.1 |
| 52 | -0.1 |
| 65 | -0.2 |
| 82 | -0.9 |
| 103 | -1.0 |
| 130 | -1.5 |
| 163 | -1.5 |
| 205 | 0.7 |
| 259 | 3.6 |
| 325 | 6.4 |
| 410 | 8.1 |
| 516 | 7.4 |
| 613 | 7.6 |
| 772 | 6.0 |
| 972 | 9.0 |
| 1220 | 15.4 |
| 1540 | 20.7 |
| 1940 | 22.0 |
| 2440 | 31.8 |
| 3070 | 30.1 |
| 3870 | 34.9 |
| 4870 | 32.5 |
| 6130 | 30.3 |
| 7720 | 36.5 |
| 9720 | 35.6 |
| 12200 | 29.7 |
| 15400 | 33.4 |
| 19400 | 38.4 |
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.
✓Liked: Environmentally friendly, Plush ear pads, Two cables, Good sound quality
✕Could be better: Some heat build up after an hour, Limited fit adjustments, Price
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