Short answer: the Final Audio E5000, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #1079 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 2.6/5, at $274; the V-MODA Zn ranks #1105, rated 2.4/5, and costs $358.35, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 1291 in-ear headphones; for better sound, the Truthear Nova ranks #2 at $169.99.
What the Final Audio E5000 does well: Bass is lifted about 4.1 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. Watch for: Presence sits about 4 dB low with a 6.2 dB dip near 5.5 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite.
Why pick the V-MODA Zn: An inline microphone and a 16 ohm, 105 dB/mW load make it a convenient phone earphone that gets loud without an amplifier. Watch for: In oratory1990’s measurement an 8.9 dB peak near 5.8 kHz adds harshness to vocals and snares, while low mids 4.4 dB above target thicken and muddy the midrange.
Buy the Final Audio E5000. It is rated higher for sound quality than the V-MODA Zn and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Bass is lifted about 4.1 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight.
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An inline microphone and a 16 ohm, 105 dB/mW load make it a convenient phone earphone that gets loud without an amplifier.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Final Audio E5000 | V-MODA Zn | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $274.00 | $358.35 |
| Ranked | #1079 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #1105 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 6.4mm dynamic | 1 x 8mm dynamic |
| Impedance | 14 ohms | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB/mW | 105 dB/mW |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs (24g) | - |
| Harman Preference Score | 57 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) | 54 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.97 dB standard deviation | 3.76 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.28 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.38 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.6 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Back | - | Closed |
| Frequency Response | - | 2Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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