A new study reports that women tend to find male voices most attractive within a specific vocal-pitch range, described as a “sweet spot.” The research frames voice pitch as a measurable factor that influences perceived sexiness.

Multiple outlets present the findings as highlighting examples of well-known men whose voices are said to fall within that preferred range, including Barack Obama, Gerard Butler, and Jason Momoa. The coverage emphasizes that the study uses women’s perceptions to identify the pitch level they associate with attractiveness, rather than focusing on other aspects such as accent, speaking style, or tone.

While the reporting shares the same core claim—that there is a sweet-spot pitch—outlets differ mainly in how they illustrate the results, such as by naming public figures believed to match the identified vocal range.