Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2 is the better pick: it ranks #246 of 1253 in-ear headphones by sound quality (rated 4.3/5), against #756 (rated 3.6/5) for the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41. If you want one new, the Truthear Nova ranks #2 at $169.99.
The Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2 is the better-sounding choice. A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 77 against the Harman target. The catch: The rating reflects sound quality only; comfort, build and noise isolation are not part of the score.
What the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 does well: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 69 against the Harman target. Watch for: Treble about 3 dB below target from 3 to 10 kHz, which can sound dull or veiled next to brighter headphones.
Buy the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the Truthear Nova instead.
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A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 77 against the Harman target.
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A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 69 against the Harman target.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2 | Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $153 Discontinued | $169 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #246 of 1253 in In-Ear Headphones | #756 of 1253 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Harman Preference Score | 77 (median of 9 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 69 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 1.61 dB standard deviation | 2.07 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.60 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.58 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+2.1 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired (3.5mm / 4.4mm) |
| Driver Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic, 4 x balanced armature | 1 Dynamic, 4 Balanced Armature |
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 Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2 from atechreviews, audioamigo, avishai, enemyspider, jaytiss, lown-fi, practiphile, sl0the and soundcheck39; the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 from breampike, iemocean and mmagtech, all via squig.link.
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