Oct 08, 2024 11:53 AM By  Stephen Eldon Kerr

Thanks for your comment. It’s true that these two headphones have similar sound profiles. Their scores for neutral sound are extremely close. For most people, the difference will come down to preference: the HyperX have an overall darker sound, while the Beyerdynamic have more mid-treble, which lends presence to sounds but can also make sibilants and cymbals a bit piercing.

Thanks for the response, I thought the neutral score dictated what would be considered balanced.

Oct 02, 2024 10:10 PM By AreYouAWiiizard

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“On the other hand, the Beyerdynamic have a better-balanced sound profile, though not by much.” Comparison says that, yet the Alpha scores higher for Neutral Sound :/

Thanks for your comment.

It’s true that these two headphones have similar sound profiles. Their scores for neutral sound are extremely close. For most people, the difference will come down to preference: the HyperX have an overall darker sound, while the Beyerdynamic have more mid-treble, which lends presence to sounds but can also make sibilants and cymbals a bit piercing.

It’s worth noting here that our Neutral Sound score is made up of more than the sound profile: things like frequency response consistency and imaging also play important roles. In this case, the main differences between these two headphones are the treble response and frequency response consistency. In practice, those two factors are often closely linked. Every individual has a unique ear shape which affects how they perceive treble frequencies. And the specific fit you get with a pair of headphones (which also depends on your unique ear shape) can greatly influence treble perception. In this case, the Beyerdynamic’s superior frequency response consistency means we feel a bit more confident recommending it for sound quality, as it’s more likely the end user will experience the same sound we did. The Beyerdynamic also have the superior mid-range performance, which is where the bulk of audible sounds lie: virtually all vocals, instruments, and effects have mid-range content. The same isn’t true of the bass or treble ranges: some basslines have no treble content and some hi-hats have no bass content.

It’s a good question though, and we’re always working on ways to improve our sound scoring, so we appreciate your feedback on this issue.

Thanks!!

“On the other hand, the Beyerdynamic have a better-balanced sound profile, though not by much.”

Comparison says that, yet the Alpha scores higher for Neutral Sound :/