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Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of headphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

52%

7.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 58% of headphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £210

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audio-Technica ATH MSR7

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

52%

7.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.2

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
45 mm
Driver size
45 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 45 mm, larger driver size than 83.7% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
Boom microphone
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
Quick charge
no
â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Audio-Technica
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
290 g
Weight
290 g
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 290 g, heavier than 77.7% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.8
Clamp force
5.8
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.8, higher clamp force than 82.3% of headphones and equal to 5.5% of headphones.
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Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    5 Hz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    45 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    40,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 20x higher input power handling
    Max input power
    2000 mW
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Boom microphone included
    Boom microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Hi-Res Audio certification
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    5 Hz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 5 mm larger driver size
    Driver size
    45 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (45 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    45 mm vs 40 mm
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Highest frequency
    40,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <20k Hz – >40k Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20000 Hz.
    40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 20x higher input power handling
    Max input power
    2000 mW
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (2000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 18 dB higher max SPL
    Max SPL
    128 dB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (128 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    128 dB vs 110 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Boom microphone included
    Boom microphone
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 33% higher weight
    Weight
    290 g
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    290 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    5.8
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.8 vs 4.3
  • 10 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    50 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    50 mm vs 60 mm
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    38 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£210 vs £90).
    £210 vs £90
  • 3% worse value for money
    Audio-Technica ATH MSR7 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.06 vs 7.3).
    7.06 vs 7.27
  • 33% higher weight
    Weight
    290 g
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (290 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    290 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    Clamp force
    5.8
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.8 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.8 vs 4.3
  • 10 mm tighter earcup height
    Earcup inner height
    50 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <43 mm – >73 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    50 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    Earcup inner width
    38 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <33 mm – >60 mm
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    0.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    100 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

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What we like about Audio-Technica ATH MSR7

  • High-resolution audio with excellent clarity and detail resolution
  • Balanced and accurate mid-range presentation
  • Tight, punchy, and well-controlled bass response
  • Impressively wide soundstage and precise imaging for a closed-back design
  • Premium build quality featuring aluminum and magnesium components
  • Includes three detachable cables tailored for different use cases
  • Easy to drive directly from smartphones or portable devices without a dedicated amplifier

What we don't like about Audio-Technica ATH MSR7

  • High clamping force can feel overly tight, causing discomfort during initial use
  • Treble can occasionally be sharp, peaky, or fatiguing on lower-quality recordings
  • Ear pads are relatively shallow, causing some users' ears to touch the inner cup walls
  • Bass quantity may feel thin or lacking for bass enthusiasts
  • Headband plastics and hinges are prone to creaking sounds during movement
  • Supplied storage is a soft vinyl pouch rather than a protective hard travel case
  • Design does not fold down completely for compact travel portability

Verdict

The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 is a closed-back dynamic headphone featuring 45mm 'True Motion' Hi-Res Audio drivers and a multi-layered aluminum/magnesium housing designed to reduce resonance. It boasts a wide frequency response of 5Hz–40,000Hz, 35 ohms impedance, and 100 dB/mW sensitivity, making it easily driven by portable devices. Main characteristics include its neutral, highly detailed sound signature, 'Dual-layer Air-control' technology for improved dynamics, and a premium build with memory foam padding. Pros include exceptional clarity, impressive imaging for a closed-back design, and a generous accessory package featuring three detachable cables. However, notable cons include a high clamping force that may cause discomfort during long sessions and a bright treble peak that can sound sharp or strident to some listeners.

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