Short answer: the 64 Audio U4s. Both are rated 3.9/5 for sound quality (#316 and #301 of 450 in-ear headphones), and the 64 Audio U4s costs $1,199 against $1,499 for the ThieAudio V16 Divinity, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
What the ThieAudio V16 Divinity does well: Crinacle’s measurement gives it a preference score of 72, and across six hobbyist measurements on squig.link the bass sits only about 1 dB above target with sub-bass nearly flat down to 20 Hz, so low notes are full without swamping the mids. The catch: The presence region from 3 to 6 kHz sits about 4 dB low, with a dip of roughly 8 dB near 4.6 kHz, which pushes vocals and guitars back and can make the sound feel distant.
Buy the 64 Audio U4s. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $300 less than the ThieAudio V16 Divinity.
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Specifications Side By Side
| 64 Audio U4s | ThieAudio V16 Divinity | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.00 | $1,499.00 |
| Ranked | #316 of 450 in In-Ear Headphones | #301 of 450 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 72 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.23 dB standard deviation | 2.16 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.30 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.63 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.4 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (1 dynamic + 3 balanced armature) | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic + 3 x balanced armature | 16 x balanced armature |
| Impedance | 11 ohms | 18 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB/mW | 112 dB |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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The Two Headphones In Full
64 Audio U4s: $1,199.00 64 Audio eBay
Full 64 Audio U4s review and specifications →
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.23 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (1 dynamic + 3 balanced armature) |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic + 3 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 11 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.30 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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ThieAudio V16 Divinity: $1,499.00 Linsoul eBay
Pros: Crinacle’s measurement gives it a preference score of 72, and across six hobbyist measurements on squig.link the bass sits only about 1 dB above target with sub-bass nearly flat down to 20 Hz, so low notes are full without swamping the mids. Air above 10 kHz is lifted about 3 dB, adding sparkle and openness to cymbals and strings. Its 16 balanced armatures run at 18 ohms and 112 dB sensitivity, so a phone drives it with plenty of headroom.
Cons: The presence region from 3 to 6 kHz sits about 4 dB low, with a dip of roughly 8 dB near 4.6 kHz, which pushes vocals and guitars back and can make the sound feel distant. It shares its rating with the Unique Melody MEXT, which costs less.
Full ThieAudio V16 Divinity review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.16 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 16 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 72 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 18 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.2 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.63 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.1 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 | -0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 134 Hz | -2.4 dB | 1.09 |
| Peak | 4,496 Hz | +4.3 dB | 4.50 |
| Peak | 7,057 Hz | +4.3 dB | 1.60 |
| Peak | 1,813 Hz | -2.0 dB | 1.32 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 932 Hz | +0.9 dB | 2.70 |
| Peak | 1,329 Hz | -0.6 dB | 3.30 |
| Peak | 6,311 Hz | +1.7 dB | 5.93 |
| Peak | 5,544 Hz | -1.2 dB | 6.00 |
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