SHURE Aonic 50 Wireless Headphones (SBH2350, Black)

SHURE Aonic 50 Wireless Headphones (SBH2350, Black)

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SHURE Aonic 50 Wireless Headphones (SBH2350, Black)

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20 reviews for SHURE Aonic 50 Wireless Headphones (SBH2350, Black)

  1. Nati Siu –

    I bought these as my wife had “borrowed” my Sony WH-1000XM3s. There were some aspects of these headphones which were a league ahead of the Sonys and some aspects which were a league behind.POSITIVES: – Sound quality – absolutely stunning neutral sound. These aren’t bass heavy (which is the normal Shure sound), however watching movies (Avengers) was a dream in these. Awesome for music as well. A bit unusually audiobooks sounded a bit dull, but usable. – Build quality – these are extremely well built. Better than the Sonys and the Bose NC700, actually they are a league ahead. Also has replaceable pads. – Call quality – better than the Sony’s not as good as the Bose NC700.NEGATIVES: – Noise cancelling. I read some of the reviews stating these were better, put simply NO WAY. When the noise cancelling works, it is very good. But 75% of the time it just isn’t good enough. Other peoples conversations can be easily heard. – Comfort. Other reviews have stated that these are too heavy, I did not find that. However the clamping force is horrible, as I have a slightly big head. I had to take them off after 30 – 45 minutes. They sometimes left me with a headache.Other: – Big sturdy case – this could be problematic if you travel with a small bag. – App – I found it useless.

  2. Ramon lopez –

    As a 7-year user of Shure SRH-840s I thought that taking the plunge into wireless ANCs with Shure would make total sense, given that I found the Sonys and Bose ANCs rather un-natural sounding, and Shure’s track record in the professional music industry.I was disappointed. For one main reason: these headphones have harsh unpleasant resonances at the high end. Namely at 3kHz but a couple more above that with practically dead spots in between. This makes the headphones extremely unpleasant to listen to with any track that has anything going on in the frequency range of those resonances. In fact I often found myself feeling like I was being stabbed in the skull with a 3kHz knife.With a precise EQ this could probably be somewhat tamed (and a little more bass extension added to the very tame sub-bass on these cans), but the EQ ONLY works when listening to LOCAL files within the Shure app.I also had some other issues that I will include in my summary:Pros:- Excellent build quality- Stylish design- Seemingly high quality built-in DAC- Reasonably comfortableCons:- Ear-piercing resonances at the high end make listening to some tracks unbearable- No EQ outside of in-app listening to local files- Carry case the size of 4 stacked dinner plates- Sub-par ANC compared to Sony and BoseI have just returned these and will instead buy a new pair of wired studio/audiophile headphones and accept that wireless ANC isn’t ready yet. Honestly I think I’d rather have Bose’s offering (or Sony’s, but they had weird-sounding excessive bass to me).

  3. my name is changed to protect my identity –

    Ok. First of all I am a big Shure fan which makes this review very hard to write, but felt I needed to. The connection to Bluetooth, fine. The case, packaging a bit unusual but of the usual Shure high quality.The issue is the sound quality, nothing short of abysmal! I listen to predominantly high quality audio from tidal as well as my own CD rips but nothing is listenable.All top end has a horrendous shrill to it, the bass is all over the place…and even just a few minutes these are not going to get any better… these are going straight back to ClickElectronics and I’ll go back to my trusted SRH1540 Shure which are sublime!

  4. scribe –

    I’ve tried and owned a lot of headphones over the years. My go-to have often been Sennheiser HD25s, for work. I own Shure SE215s and SE535s, which are my go-to in-ears. I’ve been searching for a pair of over-ear wireless headphones that would blow me away in terms of sound quality, and I think I’ve found them.First: The Bad:Battery life isn’t amazing compared to similar from other manufacturers. It’s not bad, it’s just not amazing.ANC isn’t the best I’ve heard. Again, it’s certainly not bad, but it’s not amazing.Carry case is large, and the headphones may feel a little heavier than some.The sound maybe “brighter” than some people may enjoy.USB connection doesn’t appear to allow acces to the microphones.Now The Good:The Soundstage. Wether you’re listening to jazz, metal, or ambient, the Soundstage is incredible. Depending on the production of the music, you’re either transported into a huge lively spacious music venue, or you can feel like you’re in the front row of a small jazz club. “Wide” spacious recordings sound wonderfully airy and wide, and likewise the vocals on something like Gregory Porter sound like he’s singing inside your head. The sound of these cans is exciting!Sound quality is incredible. Every breath of every vocal is clearly and faithfully recreated. Low notes are clean and tight, right down to almost sub-bass frequencies. Highs are detailed and bright, maybe too bright for some listeners, but I’ve found much of the competition (Bose, Sony) to be too dull for my taste. Midrange is where these really shine. In vocals and guitars I hear detail in these that I’ve rarely heard before.Build quality seems very good. Obviously time will tell, but every Shure product I’ve owned has lasted well.Environment mode is incredible. I swear I can hear things in environment mode that I couldn’t hear without the headphones on.Call quality is good. Obviously limited by Bluetooth headset protocols/bandwidth somewhat, but generally good.Connectivity is great. Bluetooth works very well. 3.5mm jack and cable allow plugging in to headphone sockets, and the USB C socket allows you to use the headphones as a digital sound output on a computer. I wish the USB connection also allowed access to the microphones in the headphones, but it doesn’t seem to.Honestly, I’m really picky with headphones, but these are well worth the high price tag. They’re not only the best wireless headphones I’ve ever tried, but they’re some of the best headphones I’ve ever tried. I’m spending all my time listening to my music collection all over again.

  5. UK_Greg –

    I wanted to like these headphones but, their fitting is too tight. I have a normal size head but with the headphones fully extended they are still way too small thus the fitting Is way too tight and uncomfortable.also the sound leakage at 50% volume dreadful, everybody is the room could hear my music playing, so I can’t play the volume over 50%. It’s a shame because they sound fantastic. They would be great if you were stranded on a dessert island, returned after only an hour of listening displeasure.

  6. D. Collins –

    This is a hard review to write mainly as Shure should be applauded for going against the grain on producing a pair of fairly neutral headphones. They are built very well have decent battery life and are fairly comfortable. They do have issues though and ultimately this is where they fail. First off you will notice they are in the largest round case ever this measures a full 25cm in diameter. Shure state this was chosen to enable users to store a DAP but this is seriously large. Secondly whilst these are large headphones and they are comfortable they do still tend to sit more on ear rather than over ear. The buttons are quite small and don’t fall easily to hand. The volume jumps are quite big and its hard to get the sweet spot. They Noise Cancelling is pretty weak they don’t blot out high frequencies at all other than passively and whilst they do an OK job of drowning out the Tube they are no match for the Jubilee line as it screeches along the noisy parts of the network. Thirdly, unless you have the Noise Cancelling on Max the other settings mean the sound is 25% quieter. The sound is good though there is bass which is well defined, the mids sound somewhat forward so vocals are crystal clear. The biggest issue is with the treble they are bright excessively so on occasions causing some tracks to be somewhat fatiguing.In conclusion its hard to see who would buy these. They are to big for travel and only have mediocre Noise Cancelling. They are better suited for home use but then again they can sound very bright and this is not tamed even when connected to an external DAC using the wired connection. If you do like a more forward and sometimes bright sound these will be for you although I suspect that will be a limited market. There are better cans out there. The Dali’s if you want a more accurate bluetooth headphone or the PX7’s if you want the best on the go sound with good Noise Cancelling. Meze Classic 99 for at home listening.

  7. Jon J. –

    Exceptional sound quality and connectivity

  8. Harpal S. Bhachu –

    Shure Aonic 50 Headphones – Headphones that dont follow the trend

  9. N Mohammed –

    I see one review that talks about an unpleasant resonance at around 3KHz which makes listening unbearable. I have to say I don’t have that experience at all. It sounds to me either a faulty set of headphones or an external EQ setting. The sound quality as I would expect from Shure is exceptional, I’d say. I used an IPhone XR running Spotify over BT for this review. I made sure all EQ was set flat (as I always do when testing new phones).The Aonic 50’s arrive in neat and nicely deSigned packaging – it shows off the product and the features really well and gives an indication of the quality of the product inside – you won’t be disappointed..As soon as you unbox the headphones you realise that everything about their design is Premium – the headphones have been well designed and look elegant whilst retaining a rugged build standard – the big 50mm drivers are evident but unlike many ANC headphones there is plenty of room, even for oversized ears in the soft pleather ear pieces – the headband is also made of a quality pleather material and the Shure logo has been imprinted on the underside of the metal headband. The outside of the earpieces are embossed with the Shure logo in silver too – discrete but noticeable – these headphones will attract glances.The included hard carry case is massive – it feels like you might have to check it in on a flight – there’s bags of room inside for accessories and for storing the headphones Whilst extended which is a good thing.Operating controls are on the right earcup. Connectivity was a breeze – these have USB 5.0 so connecting to iPhone and PC took seconds..The sound is terrific – it is a neutral footprint but the bass response is exquisitely well defined so it doesn’t feel lacking at all unless you really need to have a continuous high sub-bass signature – in which case these headphones aren’t for you… the midrange is detailed and allows for vocals and stringed instruments to flourish as they’re meant to – they feel close enough to touch at times whilst the treble is adjusted to be a touch on the warm side for ease of listening. I kept my EQ in neutral as the natural response of these headphones has been so beautifully tuned – these are headphones for musicians. Burn in is a mix of two things in my opinion – mechanical( phones) and psychological (user)- you have to burn in as well as the phones actually. After 20 hours Of listening the Aonic 50’s are only improving -these are ANC headphones for musicians if not audiophilesTracks which do well on these headphones – Tusk, Fleetwood Mac -you’ll hear a tuba on the track and in fact it’s fascinating to hear another few layers of detail in the song – it’s like almost having a microscope for sound…Anything from Ry Cooder’s library sounds fantastic – layers of delicate guitar interactions and intricate percussion work really well -the track slow dancing in a burning room By Joanne Shaw Taylor highlights how good vocals sound in these headphones too… most headphones work well for some genres but not in others, these haven’t struggled anywhere yet… they are by far the best sounding ANC headphones I’ve listened too so far.The ANC – well it’s good but it doesn’t stand up to the Bose NC700 – it Does well on low frequency noise mind you – but whereas the Bose fades voices, Tv sound and neighbour’s lawnmowers into the background the Aonic 50’s just reduce a bit.Connectivity is fantastic – so is the microphone so these headphones are fantastic for long webinars and conference calls – you’ll be heard when you speak, and not sound at all muffled.. another tick.Battery life is close to the advertised 20 hours – more than enough for me and with the USB C charging is quick and easy..Shure do provide an app with these phones but functionality is very limited – the included EQ Only functions for music that’s played back through the app ( it doesn’t do Spotify) and doesn’t affect the firmware.. it will handle firmware updates and allows you to select the level of environment noise that is let through in “Environment”mode. The app notes that switching through ANC modes should be done on the headphones..Things that aren’t so good about the Aonic 50’s (why they don’t get 5-stars): The music doesn’t pause automatically or reduce volume in “Environment mode”, so renders it pretty much useless. What were they thinking? A mic mute button would be really useful – allowing you to walk away from the PC to the window whilst being able to control the mic would have been a great addition. No firmware EQ – whilst I love these phones in neutral many people will need the ability to tweak the EQ to their preference – it’s a shame this hasn’t been implemented. Portability – a smaller travel case would have been useful and more practical rather than this huge container – yes, it’s a quality hard case but even when travel resumes I can’t see me hanging this off the back of a seat in the economy cabin, social distancing or not.All in all – the Shure Aonic 50’s are fantastic sounding beautifully built ANC headphones – but they aren’t perfect either given their premium cost. Buy them for their terrific sound quality and connectivity but not for ANC or for portability ( you’d have to buy another case)

  10. fionaC –

    Having read some reviews stating that the noise cancellation on these was excellent I decided to get a pair. I compared it to my Bose 700’s and decided to return them. The ANC barely makes any difference, even to something steady like AC noise, in fact as it introduces a noticeable hiss a it was in my opinion worse than no ANC at all.The sound quality was a better than the Bose’s but if you are looking for ANC then avoid these, the ANC was worse than useless.Extremely disappointed.

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