Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC gaming headset performance benchmarks

In terms of sound quality, the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC is one of the best sounding headsets with very clear and crisp sound. The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC has excellent noise cancelling capability. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments. The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC is not suitable for those who want the best convenience and sound experience while watching tv. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. For gaming, the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC is not up to par with other similar headsets. In terms of recording quality and voice chat usage, the Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC performs reasonably well against the competition.

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC gaming headset performance benchmarks
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Model Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7NC
Travel-Friendly / Outside Noise Isolation 3.2 / 5.0
Critical Listening / Sound Quality 3.9 / 5.0
Gaming Quality 3.3 / 5.0
Office Environment Sound Isolation 3.3 / 5.0
Comfort and Stability while doing Sports 3.1 / 5.0
Watching TV Sound Experience 3.1 / 5.0
Price $ 160.0
Year 2016
Microphone Yes
Wireless No
Battery Life 3.7 / 5.0
Ear Breathability 3.1 / 5.0
Comfort 3.8 / 5.0
Controls 2.9 / 5.0
Noise Handling 3.4 / 5.0
Microphone Quality 2.9 / 5.0

Specifications

ATH-MSR7NC Base/Dock

Dock ChargingN/A
Line InN/A
Line OutN/A
Optical InputN/A
PC CompatibleN/A
PS4 CompatibleN/A
Power SupplyN/A
RCA InputN/A
TypeN/A
USB InputN/A
Xbox One CompatibleN/A

ATH-MSR7NC Bass

High-Bass1.86 dB
Low-Bass-2.2 dB
Low-Frequency Extension12.97 Hz
Mid-Bass-0.31 dB
Std. Err.1.54 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Battery

Audio while chargingYes
Battery Life27 hrs
Battery TypeRechargable
Charge Time2.5 hrs
Passive PlaybackYes
Power Saving FeatureNo

ATH-MSR7NC Bluetooth

Bluetooth VersionN/A
Multi-Device PairingN/A
NFC PairingN/A

ATH-MSR7NC Breathability

Avg.Temp.Difference6.3 C

ATH-MSR7NC Cable

Connection1/8" TRRS
DetachableYes
Length4.1 ft

ATH-MSR7NC Case

HN/A
LN/A
TypePouch
VolumeN/A
WN/A

ATH-MSR7NC Comfort

Clamping Force1 lbs
Weight0.7 lbs

ATH-MSR7NC Controls

Additional ButtonsNo
Call/Music ControlYes
Channel MixingN/A
Ease of useGood
FeedbackDecent
Microphone ControlNo
Noise Canceling ControlYes
Talk-ThroughNo
Volume ControlNo

ATH-MSR7NC Frequency Response Consistency

Avg. Std. Deviation1.19 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Latency

Default Latency0 ms
aptX LatencyN/A
aptX(LL) LatencyN/A

ATH-MSR7NC Leakage

Overall Leakage @ 1ft35.85 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Mid

High-Mid2.78 dB
Low-Mid-1.16 dB
Mid-Mid-0.46 dB
Std. Err.2.25 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Noise Handling

SpNR18.77 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Noise Isolation

Bass-4.56 dB
Mid-8.14 dB
Overall Attenuation-14.67 dB
Self-Noise15.69 dB
Treble-31.34 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Portability

H2.5 "
L7 "
Transmitter requiredN/A
Volume110 Cu. Inches
W6.3 "

ATH-MSR7NC Recording Quality

FR Std. Dev.1.46 dB
Gain22.04 dB
HFE2215.77 Hz
LFE472.58 Hz
Weighted THD0.14

ATH-MSR7NC Soundstage

Correlated Crosstalk0.0 dB
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)2.69 dB
PRTF Distance16.47 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)3.02 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Total Harmonic Distortion

Weighted THD @ 1000.51
Weighted THD @ 900.206

ATH-MSR7NC Treble

High-Treble-2.93 dB
Low-Treble2.13 dB
Mid-Treble0.83 dB
Std. Err.3.03 dB

ATH-MSR7NC Wired

Analog AudioYes
OS CompatibilityNot OS specific
PC CompatibleAudio + Microphone
PS4 CompatibleAudio + Microphone
USB AudioNo
Xbox One CompatibleAudio + Microphone

ATH-MSR7NC Wireless Range

Line of Sight RangeN/A
Obstructed RangeN/A

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