Short answer: the qdc Anole V6, if you are buying new. The qdc Anole V14 ranks higher than it (#845 vs #877 of 1253 in-ear headphones, 3.5/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the qdc Anole V6 is still sold new at $1,298.
What the qdc Anole V14 does well: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 67 against the Harman target. The tradeoff: An uneven response, 2.4 dB standard deviation from target.
The case for the qdc Anole V6: 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 qdc Anole V6 if you want one new; the qdc Anole V14 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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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.
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Specifications Side By Side
| qdc Anole V14 | qdc Anole V6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,900 Discontinued | $1,298.00 |
| Ranked | #845 of 1253 in In-Ear Headphones | #877 of 1253 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Harman Preference Score | 67 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 65 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.42 dB standard deviation | 2.85 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.59 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -0.62 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.0 dB at 30 Hz) | - |
| Connection | Wired (3.5mm / 2.5mm / 4.4mm modular) | Wired |
| Driver Type | Tribrid | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 10 Balanced Armature, 4 Electrostatic | 6 x balanced armature |
| Sensitivity | - | 106 - 109 dB SPL/mW |
| Frequency Response | - | 10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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