On-Ear
Audeze Sine
Not yet scored
$450
Full review dataAudeze Sine vs Austrian Audio Hi-X50: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Audeze Sine vs Austrian Audio Hi-X50, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Austrian Audio Hi-X50
77Great
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Austrian Audio Hi-X50 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Audeze Sine
- Austrian Audio Hi-X50
HearWiki score
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77
Sound
-
8.2
Value
-
6.7
Price (USD)
$450
$250
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Austrian Audio Hi-X50 is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Sine2016
- Hi-X5020204 yr newer
Specifications
SineHi-X50
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $450
- $250
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 77
- Released
- 2016
- 2020
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- 44 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- -
- 44 mm
- Frequency response
- -
- 5 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- 25 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 97 dB/mW
- 118 dB/mW
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- No
- ANC type
- -
- none
- Transparency mode
- -
- No
- Companion app
- -
- No
- Custom EQ
- -
- No
- Wear detection
- -
- No
- Controls
- -
- none
- Weight
- 320 g
- 285 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
What reviewers said
Audeze Sine
The Audeze Sine is a compact, closed-back on-ear headphone that uses planar magnetic drivers to deliver detailed, accurate sound in a portable, fold-flat design. It's wired-only, lacks noise cancellation, and is aimed at both music listeners and content creators, with an optional special cable for enhanced mobile compatibility. Its low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from most devices, though its on-ear fit and lack of ANC may not suit everyone.
- Pro:Detailed, accurate planar magnetic sound
- Pro:Compact and fold-flat for portability
- Pro:Easy to drive with low impedance and high sensitivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired-only connection
- Con:On-ear design may be less comfortable for long sessions
Austrian Audio Hi-X50
The Austrian Hi-X50 is a closed-back, on-ear studio headphone designed for professional use, featuring a lightweight yet sturdy build and a detachable cable. With its low-impedance 44mm dynamic driver, it's easy to drive from various devices, delivering clear, detailed sound that suits monitoring tasks, though comfort may be a minor concern for some users. Overall, it's a solid, no-frills option for studio work rather than a feature-packed consumer model.
- Pro:Excellent sound clarity and detail for studio monitoring
- Pro:Rugged, professional-grade construction with a foldable design
- Pro:Low-impedance, high-sensitivity driver works well with portable gear
- Con:On-ear fit may become uncomfortable during long sessions
- Con:No wireless or Bluetooth connectivity, limiting portability
- Con:Lacks any built-in controls or app support
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