Short answer: the Sennheiser IE 300, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #1190 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 1.7/5, at $179.95; the Oriolus Finschi Hifi ranks #1203, rated 1.6/5, and costs $199, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 1291 in-ear headphones, so if sound quality matters, consider the Truthear Nova instead, ranked #2 at $169.99.
Why pick the Sennheiser IE 300: A compact, comfortable single dynamic IEM with a detachable cable and full bass about 4 dB above target that extends to 20 Hz. The catch: The tuning measures poorly, with a Harman score of 46: presence sits about 5.6 dB low with a 7.7 dB dip near 3.2 kHz, while a 12.4 dB treble peak near 9.8 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance harsh.
What the Oriolus Finschi Hifi does well: A hybrid design pairs a 10mm dynamic driver with a balanced armature, and the 18 ohm impedance suits phones and dongles. The catch: A preference score of 44 in crinacle’s measurement places it far from the response most listeners prefer, so expect obvious coloration.
Buy the Sennheiser IE 300. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Oriolus Finschi Hifi and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A compact, comfortable single dynamic IEM with a detachable cable and full bass about 4 dB above target that extends to 20 Hz.
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A hybrid design pairs a 10mm dynamic driver with a balanced armature, and the 18 ohm impedance suits phones and dongles.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sennheiser IE 300 | Oriolus Finschi Hifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.95 | $199.00 |
| Ranked | #1190 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #1203 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Back | Closed | Closed |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Hybrid (1 dynamic + 1 balanced armature) |
| Drivers | 1 x 7mm dynamic | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 1 x balanced armature |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 18 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 124 dB/Vrms | 112 dB/mW |
| Frequency Response | 6Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 10Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (4 g) | - |
| Harman Preference Score | 46 (measured by HypetheSonics, via AutoEQ) | 44 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 4.03 dB standard deviation | 3.95 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.20 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -1.76 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+3.0 dB at 30 Hz) | - |
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