Shure Aonic 50

Clean, detailed, explicit sound ; Has ALL of the audio-improving Codecs you could possibly need ; Bomb-proof build quality

Ridiculous number of buttons ; Restricted EQ adjustment ; Unforgiving with poor quality source material

Shure Aonic 50 has perhaps the best sound quality of any noise-cancelling headphones if you want a detailed sound that makes the most of hi-res streaming services. As a result, it can reveal flaws in older/worse recordings and lower-quality streams....

Strong audio performance with rich bass depth and clear, crisp highs ; Solid active noise cancellation ; Comfortable, secure fit

Expensive ; EQ only works when music is played within app

The Shure Aonic 50 headphones deliver excellent audio performance in a comfortable over-ear design, but their noise cancellation is merely good for the high price.

Fantastic sound quality ; Effective noise-cancelling ; USB-C input for Hi-Res Audio

Quite pricey ; Not the most portable

Shure's noise-cancelling cans might be expensive, but thanks to reliable day-in-day-out performance we think it's one of the best-sounding pairs of headphones in this price bracket. Sure, the design is a tiny bit bulky, but overall these over-ears have...

Mature, comfortable design ; Deep, rich audio ; Great ANC ; Long battery life

Expensive

The Shure Aonic 50 headphones combine rich, deep audio with powerful ANC and long battery life in a stylish, comfortable package.

Powerful and detail-rich audio ; Competent noise cancelling ; Premium design

Mediocre battery life ; Bulky case ; Comfort issues

Compatible with with a broad range of Bluetooth codecs. Parametric EQ in dedicated companion app. Comfortable fit. Easy-to-use controls.

Mediocre ANC. Boomy bass response. Bulky design. Compact soundstage. Poor integrated microphone.

The Shure AONIC 50 are decent for neutral sound. Their out-the-box sound profile isn’t especially neutral, with boomy bass and slightly overemphasized treble, but they can be adjusted through a parametric EQ in their dedicated companion app....

I might have been impressed, but on the showfloor they suffered from terrible Bluetooth interference and drop-outs. For a proper verdict you’ll have to wait until the AONIC 215 earphones go on sale this spring at a price of $279.

Superb sound (while music is playing) ; Comprehensive wireless codec support (including high-res) ; Excellent build quality, materials, and design

Mediocre active noise cancellation performance ; Annoying buzz when connected wirelessly with no source playing ; Tend to get hot during long listening sessions

Shure’s Aonic 50 headphones are built for high-resolution sonic bliss, whether you’re listening with a cable (analog or digital, via a USB-C cable) or wirelessly (via Bluetooth, with support for every Bluetooth codec that matters).

The design and look of these is stunning ; High quality materials used in construction ; Easy to use and operate ; Great battery life ; Priced competitively and have great value ; These sound great and the ANC works well

The app is fine and it adds some control but I'd prefer audio companies to stop using apps, I know not everyone would agree ; I wish they would collapse down and that the case was smaller. The large case makes it harder to transport them.

The Shure AONIC 50 has the following features and specifications: If you’re looking for an excellent pair of premium entry-level headphones, Shure has your back with the AONIC 50.