Turnstile Audio TAPH700
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
What Buyers Say
Turnstile Audio TAPH700
These closed-back headphones surprise with quality rivaling far more expensive open-back models, especially at their low price. They are comfortable for long studio sessions and well-built, though slightly sibilant for some ears. One user found them merely okay, indicating mixed initial impressions. Overall, they deliver impressive performance for the cost.
Pros
- Impressive quality for the price
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Well-built and well-designed
- Rivals expensive open-back models
- Great for podcast production
Cons
- Slightly sibilant sound
- Mixed initial impressions
- Limited reviewer sample
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
The Sony ULT WEAR headphones deliver impressive noise cancellation and powerful bass via the ULT button, with many users praising the long battery life and comfortable fit. Sound quality improves significantly after using the companion app to customize the EQ, though some find the default sound muddy and the ULT bass boost overwhelming. A few long-term users report scratchy audio after two years, and the headphones are noted as bulky for some.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Powerful bass with ULT button
- Long battery life (up to 30 hours)
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound is muddy without EQ
- ULT bass boost can be overwhelming
- Bulky design for some users
- Scratchy audio reported after 2 years
- Not ideal for gym use (fall off)
Scores
Specifications
| Turnstile Audio TAPH700 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.96 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | soft leather memory foam | thermo-foaming |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 8 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 36 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 314 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 110 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.800000190734863 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3-minute charge provides 90 minutes of extra playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Turnstile Audio TAPH700
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong anc (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Turnstile Audio TAPH700
No current pricing available
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 37 specs.
