Short answer: the Sony Pulse Elite. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#52 and #46 of 481 over-ear headphones), and the Sony Pulse Elite costs $149 against $159.99 for the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The case for the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R: A preference score of 86 in crinacle’s measurement shows it tracks the Harman target closely, with a smoothness of 1.9 dB. The catch: Only the overall score is available, so there is no band by band breakdown of where it deviates from target.
Why pick the Sony Pulse Elite: Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 86 with a 1.61 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.6 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. The tradeoff: A 4.8 dB peak near 11.4 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp.
Buy the Sony Pulse Elite. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $10.99 less than the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R.
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A preference score of 86 in crinacle’s measurement shows it tracks the Harman target closely, with a smoothness of 1.9 dB.
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Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 86 with a 1.61 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.6 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Beyerdynamic TYGR 300 R | Sony Pulse Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $149.00 |
| Ranked | #46 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones | #52 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 86 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 86 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 1.90 dB standard deviation | 1.61 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.30 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.50 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Connection | Wired | Bluetooth |
| Back | Open | Closed |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | - |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB SPL | - |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (290 g) | 0.8 lbs (347g) |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 35kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Built-in Microphone | No | - |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-4.5 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Driver Type | - | Planar magnetic |
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