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Street by 50 Over Ear Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Street by 50 Over Ear Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Street by 50 Over Ear
6.0/10

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
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

▼Worse than 61% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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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
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

▼Worse than 67%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 70%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 62%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Street by 50 Over Ear

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

6.2

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
7.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Street by 50 Over Ear has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 65.4% of products in this category.
7.1
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
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
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
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
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
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
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
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
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
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
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
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
Street by 50
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
310 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 310 g, heavier than 83.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
5.8
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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Street by 50 Over Ear vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 0.13 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.168 % vs 0.3 %
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 0.13 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.2 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.168 % vs 0.3 %
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    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
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2.22x more expensive
    Street by 50 Over Ear is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£200 vs £90).
    £200 vs £90
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 3% worse value for money
    Street by 50 Over Ear has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.05 vs 7.3).
    7.05 vs 7.27
  • 2.22x more expensive
    Street by 50 Over Ear is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£200 vs £90).
    £200 vs £90
  • 3% worse value for money
    Street by 50 Over Ear has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.05 vs 7.3).
    7.05 vs 7.27
  • 42.2% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (310 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    310 g vs 218 g
  • 1.5 higher clamp force
    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
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Eric Carter
≈ estimated
17/12/2013
Hands-on review · movie sound and comfort tests
Verdict
Street by 50 Over-Ear sounds superb for movies and games, but it is pricey and only average for music.
9.0
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
07/12/2013
Hands-on review · sound, noise cancelling and comfort tests
Verdict
Street by 50 Over-Ear is recommended for gym use, with good bass and comfort, though not as refined as high-end models.
7.0
Joon Lee
≈ estimated
05/07/2013
Hands-on review · build, comfort and sound tests
Verdict
Street by 50 Over-Ear is well built and comfortable, but its bass-heavy sound is only acceptable and suits some listeners.
6.0
NixiePixel
≈ estimated
06/12/2012
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and mic tests
Verdict
Street by 50 Over-Ear is comfortable and bassy for hip-hop, but the price and missing controls make it hard to recommend.
9.5
Geekanoids
≈ estimated
28/07/2012
Unboxing and review · comfort, sound and cable tests
Verdict
Street by 50 Over-Ear is excellent in every respect; only the black version shows fingerprints.
9.0
Gundam Tech
≈ estimated
16/01/2014
Unboxing · first listen and short review
Verdict
Street by 50 Over-Ear is strongly recommended at a low price, with good sound and comfort, though volume is limited.
7.0
UrAvgConsumer
≈ estimated
05/06/2012
Sound leak and isolation test · real-world volume checks
Verdict
Street by 50 Over-Ear has decent passive isolation for a headphone, but music leaks noticeably to nearby people at higher volumes.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Shop video
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Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Street by 50 Over Ear

  • Powerful, deep bass response ideal for hip-hop and rap
  • Stylish and fashion-forward design available in multiple colors
  • Highly durable build with flexible headbands and metal hinges
  • Comfortable OVALFIT™ memory foam ear cushions for long listening sessions
  • Includes a comprehensive accessory package with a hard-shell carrying case and tangle-free detachable cable
  • Very loud audio output with high sensitivity

What customers don't like about Street by 50 Over Ear

  • Noticeable sound leakage, especially at volumes above 70%
  • Poor noise isolation and sub-par passive noise control in loud environments
  • Bulky and massive physical size makes them less portable for light travel
  • Sculpted, bass-heavy sound profile may lack crisp detail in instruments and vocals for audiophiles
  • Limited inline controls on some versions, often lacking a volume rocker
  • Celebrity-endorsed pricing can be high relative to the plastic build materials used

Verdict

The SMS Audio Street by 50 Over-Ear headphones feature custom-designed, professionally tuned 40mm drivers that deliver a bass-heavy sound profile with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and 32 ohms impedance. Built for durability and comfort, these closed-back headphones include OVALFIT memory foam ear cushions for passive noise isolation and a sturdy, flexible polycarbonate headband. They are highly valued for their rugged build quality, detachable tangle-free cable with an inline microphone, and premium inclusion of a hard-shell carrying case. However, some users note downsides such as significant sound leakage at higher volumes, a lack of full inline volume controls on certain models, and an overly aggressive bass that can sometimes muffle midrange details.

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