Between the V7 and MD 445, the V7 comes out ahead in several specs, while the MD 445 wins on max spl. Overall, the V7 scores 88.6 and the MD 445 scores 91.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (88.6 vs 91.2). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The V7 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MD 445 if you care most about max spl. Its strongest claims are max spl.
Both ship with comparable type, polar pattern, connection, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why sE Electronics - V7 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sennheiser - MD 445 wins
- ▲Max SPL — 1.29% more. 157 dB vs 155 dB.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | sE Electronics - V7 | Sennheiser - MD 445 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Polar pattern | Supercardioid | Supercardioid |
| Frequency response | 40Hz–19kHz | 40Hz–20kHz |
| Max SPL | 155 dB | 157 dBlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | sE Electronics - V7 | Sennheiser - MD 445 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | XLR | XLR |
| Headphone out | false | false |
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