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In-Ear Headphones
Ranked #491 of 668 in In-Ear Headphones - JVC HA-FW1500: $766.28 Amazon $766.28 eBay
Pros: The 11 mm dynamic driver rates a manufacturer specified 6 Hz to 52 kHz, and Crinacle’s measurement shows a Harman preference score of 66 with a mild warm tilt of 0.53 dB. The 16 ohm impedance and 103 dB/mW sensitivity make it easy for a phone to drive. It has been out since late 2019.
Cons: A score of 66 is middling and a deviation of 2.69 dB means audible coloration, which is hard to justify at a flagship price. The HIFIMAN RE2000 and FiiO FD5 are both rated higher, and the FiiO costs far less. It is wired only and lists no microphone.
Full JVC HA-FW1500 review and specifications →
| Released | Nov 2019 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.69 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 11mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 6Hz - 52kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 66 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.53 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 163 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.59 |
| Peak | 9,088 Hz | +6.3 dB | 1.23 |
| Peak | 895 Hz | +3.7 dB | 1.07 |
| Peak | 4,924 Hz | -4.1 dB | 3.58 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 42 Hz | -0.2 dB | 1.53 |
| Peak | 3,050 Hz | -0.7 dB | 4.21 |
| Peak | 2,204 Hz | +0.8 dB | 4.04 |
| Peak | 1,609 Hz | -0.5 dB | 3.41 |
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In-Ear Headphones
Ranked #634 of 668 in In-Ear Headphones - JVC HA-FW01 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Bass is lifted about 4.5 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. Lower mids sit within about 0.6 dB of target, keeping voices and guitars natural. It uses 1 x 11mm wood dome dynamic with an easy 16 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. The 4.5 dB bass lift can sound boomy and mask midrange detail. Treble sits about 5.3 dB low, so it sounds a little dark. A Harman score of 48 places it in the lower part of the in-ear rankings.
Full JVC HA-FW01 review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.65 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 11mm wood dome dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 6Hz - 50kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 48 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.6 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.26 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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 | +0.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 183 Hz | -6.5 dB | 0.43 |
| Peak | 1,002 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 487 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.63 |
| Peak | 8,264 Hz | +6.9 dB | 1.48 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +5.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 8,376 Hz | -2.9 dB | 2.35 |
| Peak | 4,905 Hz | -2.5 dB | 4.92 |
| Peak | 6,302 Hz | +2.9 dB | 5.83 |
| Peak | 38 Hz | -0.3 dB | 2.27 |
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