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In-Ear Headphones
Ranked #10 of 68 in In-Ear Headphones - Etymotic EVO: $298.98 Amazon eBay
Pros: Three balanced armature drivers deliver a flat, uncolored midrange, with the 1 to 3 kHz region within 0.5 dB of the Harman target and a preference score of 78. Response is smooth, with a standard deviation of 1.89 dB around target. The deep-insertion wired design is passive noise isolating, and the 47 ohm impedance still works from a phone or dongle.
Cons: Bass is lean, with sub-bass about 3.3 dB under target and the 60 to 200 Hz region 1.5 dB under, so kick drums and bass lines have less weight than most listeners prefer. Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is about 3.5 dB low and the response drops 7.4 dB near 11.9 kHz, which makes cymbals and air sound dull. Sensitivity of 99 dB at 0.1V is modest, so volume needs more headroom than the most efficient earphones.
Full Etymotic EVO review and specifications →
| Released | Jun 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.89 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 3 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 78 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 47 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB SPL at 0.1V, 1kHz |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.08 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,788 Hz | -3.1 dB | 1.61 |
| Peak | 6,507 Hz | +4.6 dB | 1.49 |
| Peak | 197 Hz | -1.4 dB | 1.38 |
| Peak | 64 Hz | +1.9 dB | 0.98 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +4.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 819 Hz | +1.2 dB | 1.66 |
| Peak | 1,255 Hz | -0.9 dB | 3.19 |
| Peak | 4,378 Hz | -0.7 dB | 4.42 |
| Peak | 7,270 Hz | -1.7 dB | 5.95 |
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Ranked #54 of 68 in In-Ear Headphones - Etymotic ER4XR: $299.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Upper mids sit within 0.5 dB of the Harman target and low mids within 0.4 dB, so vocals and instruments come through clearly and naturally. Oratory1990’s measurement gives a preference score of 62, and the single balanced armature driver suits listeners who want a neutral, analytical presentation without added bass.
Cons: Sub-bass is about 7.2 dB under target and bass is 2.6 dB low, so kick drums and bass lines lack weight and rumble. Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is 5.4 dB low, with an 8.6 dB dip near 6.7 kHz, which dulls cymbals. A 45 ohm impedance makes it a bit harder to drive than most phone-friendly earphones, and the FiiO FH7S has a higher rating.
Full Etymotic ER4XR review and specifications →
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.06 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 1 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 62 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 45 ohms |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.61 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,978 Hz | +6.4 dB | 1.06 |
| Peak | 1,623 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.52 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -1.4 dB | 0.59 |
| Peak | 806 Hz | +2.6 dB | 1.14 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 7,344 Hz | -1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,183 Hz | +1.0 dB | 5.99 |
| Peak | 4,894 Hz | -0.6 dB | 4.37 |
| Peak | 1,333 Hz | -0.2 dB | 4.02 |
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