Between the Stealth and MD 445, the Stealth comes out ahead in several specs, while the MD 445 wins on max spl. Overall, the Stealth scores 73.9 and the MD 445 scores 91.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MD 445 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.3 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 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, connection, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MD 445 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Aston - Stealth wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sennheiser - MD 445 wins
- ▲Max SPL — 9.03% more. 157 dB vs 144 dB.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Aston - Stealth | Sennheiser - MD 445 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid | Supercardioid |
| Frequency response | 30Hz–20kHz | 40Hz–20kHz |
| Max SPL | 144 dB | 157 dBlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Aston - Stealth | Sennheiser - MD 445 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | XLR | XLR |
| Headphone out | false | false |
Frequently asked
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