Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Aston - Stealth | sE Electronics - V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Max SPL | 144 dB | 155 dB |
Between the Stealth and V7, the Stealth comes out ahead in several specs, while the V7 wins on max spl. Overall, the Stealth scores 61.9 and the V7 scores 72.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The V7 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Stealth does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the V7 if you care most about max spl. Its strongest claims are max spl. The single most decisive one: Max SPL — 7.64% more. 155 dB vs 144 dB.
Both ship with comparable type, connection, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the V7 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Aston - Stealth or sE Electronics - V7?
sE Electronics - V7 leads the current Mars Score by 10.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max spl against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Aston - Stealth if…
Aston - Stealth does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose sE Electronics - V7 if…
sE Electronics - V7 has the measurable edge on max spl db.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Aston - Stealth wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why sE Electronics - V7 wins
- ▲Max SPL — 7.64% more. 155 dB vs 144 dB.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Aston - Stealth | sE Electronics - V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid | Supercardioid |
| Frequency response | 30Hz–20kHz | 40Hz–19kHz |
| Max SPL | 144 dB | 155 dBlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Aston - Stealth | sE Electronics - V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | XLR | XLR |
| Headphone out | false | false |