Over-Ear
AKG N9 Hybrid
86Outstanding
$290
Full review dataAKG N9 Hybrid vs Audio Technica ATH-MSR7: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AKG N9 Hybrid comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AKG N9 Hybrid - Outstanding overall at around $289.
Over-Ear
Audio Technica ATH-MSR7
56Average
$150
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AKG N9 Hybrid leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- AKG N9 Hybrid
- Audio Technica ATH-MSR7
HearWiki score
86
56
Sound
9.0
6.5
Noise cancelling
8.4
-
Battery
9.8
-
Calls
9.1
5.5
Value
9.0
-
Price (USD)
$290
$150
Specifications
N9 HybridATH-MSR7
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $290
- $150
- HearWiki score
- 86
- 56
- Released
- 2024
- 2014
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- 45 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- 45 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 35 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- 100 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 100 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 55 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 6 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- -
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Google Assistant, Siri
- -
- Weight
- 281 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
AKG N9 Hybrid
The AKG N9 Hybrid is a versatile over-ear headphone that balances detailed, well-controlled sound with strong adaptive noise cancellation and an exceptionally long battery life. It offers modern connectivity including Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and LDAC support, plus a comfortable build suited for music, gaming, and movies. Its feature set makes it a practical choice for users who value both performance and endurance.
- Pro:Very long battery life, even with ANC enabled
- Pro:Adaptive noise cancelling with customizable options
- Pro:Support for high-quality LDAC codec
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:No wireless charging support
- Con:Only one microphone for calls
Audio Technica ATH-MSR7
The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 is a wired, closed-back over-ear headphone that pairs a 45mm dynamic driver with a lightweight, well-built frame for a portable yet premium feel. It offers a detailed, high-resolution sound signature with articulate mids and crisp highs, though its tonal balance leans lean and can lack bass weight. With detachable cables, a 3.5mm connector, and balanced support, it's a solid value for those seeking clarity and build quality at a moderate price.
- Pro:Detailed and clear sound across the range
- Pro:Sturdy, premium-feeling construction
- Pro:Detachable cable and balanced connection support
- Con:Tight fit may not suit all head sizes
- Con:Bass weight and drive are limited
- Con:No inline volume control on the cable
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