Sony MDR-7506
vs
LucidSound LS31 Wireless

Sony MDR-7506

In terms of sound quality, the Sony MDR-7506 is one of the best sounding headsets with very clear and crisp sound. The Sony MDR-7506 is a relatively new headset. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. For gaming, the Sony MDR-7506 is not up to par with other similar headsets. In terms of noise cancelling, the Sony MDR-7506 has underwhelming sound performance and below average noise handling. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the Sony MDR-7506 is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. The Sony MDR-7506 is not suitable for those who want the best convenience and sound experience while watching tv. The Sony MDR-7506 suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments.

LucidSound LS31 Wireless

The LucidSound LS31 Wireless is a relatively new headset. The wireless support in LucidSound LS31 Wireless is very convenient. For gaming, the LucidSound LS31 Wireless has excellent support and feature set that enables superb gaming experience. In terms of sound quality, the LucidSound LS31 Wireless is one of the best sounding headsets with very clear and crisp sound. The LucidSound LS31 Wireless is great for watching TV and is very convenient while enabling immersive sound experience. The LucidSound LS31 Wireless has excellent noise cancelling capability. The LucidSound LS31 Wireless suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the LucidSound LS31 Wireless is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports.

Base/Dock

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Dock Charging	N/A	No
Line In	N/A	No
Line Out	N/A	No
Optical Input	N/A	Yes
PC Compatible	N/A	Audio + Microphone
PS4 Compatible	N/A	Audio + Microphone
Power Supply	N/A	USB
RCA Input	N/A	No
Type	N/A	Wireless USB Dongle
USB Input	N/A	Yes
Xbox One Compatible	N/A	Audio Only

Bass

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
High-Bass	-0.35 dB	5.65 dB
Low-Bass	3.18 dB	-1.23 dB
Low-Frequency Extension	10.91 Hz	24.84 Hz
Mid-Bass	2.45 dB	4.5 dB
Std. Err.	2.34 dB	4.14 dB

Battery

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Audio while charging	N/A	Yes
Battery Life	N/A	16.9 hrs
Battery Type	N/A	Rechargable
Charge Time	N/A	3.2 hrs
Passive Playback	N/A	Yes
Power Saving Feature	N/A	No

Bluetooth

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Bluetooth Version	N/A	N/A
Multi-Device Pairing	N/A	N/A
NFC Pairing	N/A	N/A

Breathability

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Avg.Temp.Difference	5.3 C	5.7 C

Cable

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Connection	1/8" TRS	1/8" TRRS
Detachable	No	Yes
Length	4.17 ft	4.1 ft

Case

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
H	N/A	N/A
L	N/A	N/A
Type	No case	N/A
Volume	N/A	N/A
W	N/A	N/A

Comfort

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Clamping Force	0.85 lbs	0.9 lbs
Weight	0.46 lbs	0.8 lbs

Controls

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Additional Buttons	N/A	Presets
Call/Music Control	No	No
Channel Mixing	N/A	Adjustable
Ease of use	N/A	Okay
Feedback	N/A	Good
Microphone Control	N/A	Yes
Noise Canceling Control	N/A	N/A
Talk-Through	N/A	N/A
Volume Control	No	Yes

Frequency Response Consistency

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Avg. Std. Deviation	0.51 dB	0.44 dB

Latency

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Default Latency	0 ms	31 ms
aptX Latency	N/A	N/A
aptX(LL) Latency	N/A	N/A

Leakage

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Overall Leakage @ 1ft	37.13 dB	41.92 dB

Mid

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
High-Mid	-0.25 dB	-0.63 dB
Low-Mid	-0.97 dB	4.23 dB
Mid-Mid	-0.93 dB	0.06 dB
Std. Err.	1.42 dB	2.89 dB

Noise Handling

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
SpNR	N/A	35.14 dB

Noise Isolation

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Bass	0.53 dB	0.17 dB
Mid	-7.14 dB	-2.29 dB
Overall Attenuation	-11.75 dB	-9.83 dB
Self-Noise	0 dB	20.84 dB
Treble	-29.17 dB	-27.26 dB

Portability

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
H	2.9 "	3.7 "
L	5 "	8.0 "
Transmitter required	N/A	N/A
Volume	82 Cu. Inches	231 Cu. Inches
W	5.7 "	7.8 "

Recording Quality

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
FR Std. Dev.	N/A	0.98 dB
Gain	N/A	26.98 dB
HFE	N/A	4695.06 Hz
LFE	N/A	24.13 Hz
Weighted THD	N/A	3.656

Soundstage

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Correlated Crosstalk	0.0 dB	0.0 dB
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)	2.87 dB	2.84 dB
PRTF Distance	9.66 dB	9.71 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)	1.72 dB	5.01 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Weighted THD @ 100	4.193	2.176
Weighted THD @ 90	0.67	1.916

Treble

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
High-Treble	-7.66 dB	-3.89 dB
Low-Treble	2.43 dB	-5.64 dB
Mid-Treble	-0.62 dB	-0.65 dB
Std. Err.	4.27 dB	4.86 dB

Wired

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Analog Audio	Yes	Yes
OS Compatibility	Not OS specific	Not OS specific
PC Compatible	Audio Only	Audio + Microphone
PS4 Compatible	Audio Only	Audio + Microphone
USB Audio	No	No
Xbox One Compatible	Audio Only	Audio + Microphone

Wireless Range

	MDR-7506	LS31 Wireless
Line of Sight Range	N/A	99 ft
Obstructed Range	N/A	47 ft