Philips SHP9500/00
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
What Buyers Say
Philips SHP9500/00
The Philips SHP9500 open-back headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value, offering audiophile-level sound quality at a budget price. Reviewers highlight the clear, detailed mids and treble, impressive soundstage, and outstanding comfort for long listening sessions. While the bass is tight and accurate, it may be insufficient for bassheads, and the open-back design causes significant sound leakage, making them unsuitable for public use. Build quality is decent for the price, though some note the plastic construction feels less premium.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Clear and detailed mids and treble
- Impressive soundstage
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Significant sound leakage
- Weak bass for bassheads
- Plastic build feels cheap
- No carrying pouch included
- Weak clamp force for active use
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent sound quality after EQ adjustment, robust build, long battery life, and comfortable fit for average-sized heads. However, several verified reviewers report severe discomfort for larger heads, muddy default sound, subpar ANC compared to older models, and a lack of bass. The product seems to divide opinion strongly based on head size and sound expectations.
Pros
- Excellent sound after EQ
- Long battery life
- Robust build quality
- Comfortable for average heads
- Great noise cancellation for some
Cons
- Uncomfortable for large heads
- Muddy default sound
- Weak ANC for some
- Lack of bass
- No automatic power-off when charging
Scores
Specifications
| Philips SHP9500/00 | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | breathable ear cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | steel | Faux Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 35 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.5 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Philips SHP9500/00
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Philips SHP9500/00 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
