Short answer: the Final Audio E3000, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #1070 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.6/5, at $46.60. The Final Audio E2000 ranks #1123, rated 2.3/5, at $38.90, $7.70 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 1291 in-ear headphones, so if sound quality matters, consider the Intuaura Reference 2019 instead, ranked #7 at $34.99.
The Final Audio E3000 is the better-sounding pick. Bass at 60 to 200 Hz sits about 5.5 dB above the Harman target in oratory1990’s measurement, and the low mids are lifted about 3.2 dB, giving a warm, full and weighty sound. The catch: The strong bass and low mid lift can muddy vocals, and presence from 3 to 6 kHz is down about 3 dB with a 3.7 dB dip near 4.5 kHz, so voices lack clarity.
What the Final Audio E2000 does well: Lower mids sit within about 0.7 dB of target, keeping voices and guitars natural. Watch for: Presence sits about 5.4 dB low with an 8 dB dip near 11.5 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite.
Buy the Final Audio E3000. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $7.70 saving on the Final Audio E2000 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Bass at 60 to 200 Hz sits about 5.5 dB above the Harman target in oratory1990’s measurement, and the low mids are lifted about 3.2 dB, giving a warm, full and weighty sound.
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Lower mids sit within about 0.7 dB of target, keeping voices and guitars natural.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Final Audio E3000 | Final Audio E2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $46.60 | $38.90 |
| Ranked | #1070 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #1123 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 57 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) | 53 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 3.40 dB standard deviation | 3.88 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.57 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.25 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.8 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-4.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 6.4mm dynamic | 1 x 6.4mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Back | Closed | - |
| Weight | - | 0 lbs (12g) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both headphones’ measurements overlaid on the Harman target. Above the target sounds louder in that range, below it quieter. Each curve is the median of several independent measurements, shifted so its 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB, so only the tuning is compared.
Measurement data: the Final Audio E3000 from dchpgall, fahryst, harpo, hobbytalk, kazi, lumerion, practiphile, rg, theaudiostore, treblewellxtended, yoshiultra and zerostresslevel; the Final Audio E2000 from eplv, rg, superreview and zerostresslevel, all via squig.link.
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