The Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7b ranks #77 out of 201 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audio-Technica
Prices on this page were last checked October 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
#77 Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7b: $249.00 Apos Audio eBay
Pros: A preference score of 80 in oratory1990’s measurement, with bass close to target from 60 to 200 Hz for punchy, even low end. At 101 dB/mW and 36 ohms it plays loud straight from a phone or laptop, and the closed back keeps sound in and outside noise out. At 237 g it is light for a full-size headphone.
Cons: Presence sits about 3.1 dB below target from 3 to 6 kHz and an 8.8 dB dip near 9.5 kHz takes the bite out of guitars and the shimmer off cymbals. Sub-bass falls about 3.5 dB under target below 60 Hz, so the deepest bass is lighter. The higher rated AKG K612 Pro costs less, though it is open back.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.98 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 45mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 80 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 36 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.64 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (237 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +13.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 56 Hz | -12.7 dB | 0.36 |
| Peak | 263 Hz | +5.4 dB | 1.17 |
| Peak | 1,421 Hz | -2.4 dB | 1.01 |
| Peak | 3,205 Hz | +4.3 dB | 1.79 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -0.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,071 Hz | +1.7 dB | 3.77 |
| Peak | 5,177 Hz | -1.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 513 Hz | +0.1 dB | 2.03 |
| Peak | 4,296 Hz | -0.6 dB | 6.00 |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples