Fostex TH-808
Fostex
31 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
Beyerdynamic
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fostex TH-808
No customer feedback yet
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
These headphones are praised for their analytical sound, exceptional separation, and bass texture, especially with aptX lossless codecs. However, they are not recommended for casual listening or movies due to a fatiguing and unforgiving sound signature. Battery life and low latency are appreciated, but the soundstage can feel flat on grand orchestral pieces.
Pros
- Exceptional separation and resolution
- Rich bass texture
- Low latency with Bluetooth
- Great with aptX lossless codecs
- Excellent for electronic music
Cons
- Fatiguing for movies and casual listening
- Flat soundstage on grand orchestral pieces
- Requires aptX-compatible source for best sound
Sound quality 2
Analytical sound signature 2
Battery life 1
Latency 1
Codec support 1
Comfort for casual use 1
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Specifications
| Fostex TH-808 | Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | low-resilience cushions | memory foam |
| Headband | — | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 45 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 45 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Dolby Head Tracking Technology |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Beyerdynamic |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Fostex TH-808
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 300
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.