Short answer: the GoldPlanar GL-AMT16. It ranks #863 of 1369 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $1,499. The qdc Anole V6 ranks #915, rated 3.3/5, at $1,298, $201 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the GoldPlanar GL-AMT16 does well: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 67 against the Harman target. The catch: About 3 dB less bass than the Harman target below 150 Hz, which can sound thin on pop, hip hop and electronic music.
What the qdc Anole V6 does well: Six balanced armature drivers per side earn a preference score of 65 in crinacle’s measurement with a warm leaning balance. The catch: An average deviation of about 2.9 dB from target makes the tuning uneven, with some bands noticeably louder or quieter than others.
Buy the GoldPlanar GL-AMT16. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $201 you would save on the qdc Anole V6 does not close the gap.
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A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 67 against the Harman target.
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Six balanced armature drivers per side earn a preference score of 65 in crinacle’s measurement with a warm leaning balance.
Shenzhenaudio $1,298.00 eBayPrices on this page were last checked October 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Specifications Side By Side
| GoldPlanar GL-AMT16 | qdc Anole V6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,499.00 | $1,298.00 |
| Ranked | #863 of 1369 in In-Ear Headphones | #915 of 1369 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Harman Preference Score | 67 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 65 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.90 dB standard deviation | 2.85 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.00 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.62 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-4.0 dB at 30 Hz) | - |
| Driver Type | AMT | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 15.5mm folded diaphragm Air Motion Transformer (AMT) driver | 6 x balanced armature |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | - |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 106 - 109 dB SPL/mW |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 50kHz | 10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (14 g) | - |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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