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HifiMan HE-R9 vs Shure Aonic 40

What HE-R9 does better (2) and where Aonic 40 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan HE-R9
HifiMan · 2022HE-R9
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Shure Aonic 40
Shure · 2022Aonic 40
2 advantages≈ $95
4.0Noise control & calls7.9

Why is HE-R9 better than Aonic 40?

  1. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+75%
  2. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%

Why is Aonic 40 better than HE-R9?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · HE-R9: Yes
  2. Weight460 g vs 319 g+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω31 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—25 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight460 g319 g
ColoursBrown, Black, Red—
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