Name: Lstn Fillmores
Brand: Lstn

Technical Specifications of Lstn Fillmores

Overall score

4.9

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Popularity

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.

Sound

4.5

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

Calls & Controls

6.7

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

Connectivity

4.4

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

Features

3.6

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

Battery

4.9

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

Design

6.2

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Lstn

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Lstn Fillmores vs the average headphone

Why is Lstn Fillmores better than the average headphone?

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11 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Lstn Fillmores has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Lstn Fillmores has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
More flexible connectivity
Lstn Fillmores offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.
Importance: HIGH
Lstn Fillmores offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Lstn Fillmores includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
Lstn Fillmores includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
Lstn Fillmores includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Lstn Fillmores includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
10 mm more spacious earcup height
Lstn Fillmores offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.
Importance: MEDIUM
Lstn Fillmores offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.70 mm vs 60 mm
Foldable design
Lstn Fillmores has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
What it is: Earcups or headband can fold for compact storage
When it matters: When you travel often and want easier storage in a bag.
Importance: LOW
Lstn Fillmores has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
17.9 dB higher max SPL
Lstn Fillmores has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (127.9 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=116 dB
Lstn Fillmores has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (127.9 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.127.9 dB vs 110 dB
2,000 Hz higher treble extension
Lstn Fillmores has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=24000 Hz
Lstn Fillmores has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
10 mm more spacious earcup height
Lstn Fillmores offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (70 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
Foldable design
Lstn Fillmores has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
11 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Lstn Fillmores has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (113 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
2,000 Hz higher treble extension
Lstn Fillmores has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
17.9 dB higher max SPL
Lstn Fillmores has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (127.9 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
10 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
Lstn Fillmores has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (113 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
More flexible connectivity
Lstn Fillmores offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Lstn Fillmores includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
Lstn Fillmores includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.

Why is Lstn Fillmores worse than the average headphone?

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51.4% higher weight
Lstn Fillmores is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
4.7 % higher distortion
Lstn Fillmores has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
4 years older release date
Lstn Fillmores was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
September 2013
4.7 % higher distortion
Lstn Fillmores has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=1%
Lstn Fillmores has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.5 % vs 0.3 %
51.4% higher weight
Lstn Fillmores is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Lstn Fillmores is heavier than the average headphone (330 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.330 g vs 218 g
34.5% lower user score
Lstn Fillmores has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.95 vs 8.000).
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.
Lstn Fillmores has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.95 vs 8.000).5.95 vs 8
4.02x less popular
Lstn Fillmores is less popular than the average headphone (1.16 vs 4.646).
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.
Lstn Fillmores is less popular than the average headphone (1.16 vs 4.646).1.16 vs 4.65
4 years older release date
Lstn Fillmores was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
September 2013
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
Lstn Fillmores was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2013 vs 2017
5.4% worse value for money
Lstn Fillmores has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.39 vs 6.736).
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.
Lstn Fillmores has worse value for money than the average headphone (6.39 vs 6.736).6.39 vs 6.74

Third-party reviews

United Kingdom

4.0

2 Reviews

United States

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Lstn Fillmores?

Powerful audio performance with strong, impactful bass
Comfortable on-ear fit with a padded headband and plush earpads
Attractive and unique design featuring handcrafted reclaimed wood
Detachable, tangle-resistant nylon cable for increased durability and value
Highly portable, lightweight, and foldable design for easy storage
Features an inline microphone and remote for calls and navigation
Company donates a portion of proceeds to the Starkey Hearing Foundation

What customers dislike about Lstn Fillmores?

Sound signature may have too much bass boost for purists
Lacks on-device volume control on the inline remote
Headband design is described by some as plain or 'ho-hum'
Average sound isolation, which may allow sound leakage to those nearby
High frequencies could be crisper and more detailed

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