The ADAM Audio H200 ranks #143 out of 517 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: ADAM Audio
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#143 ADAM Audio H200: $179.99 Amazon $179.99 eBay
Pros: A closed back studio headphone at about $180 with a preference score of 82. Sub bass is lifted 4 dB and extends fully to 20 Hz, and the midrange stays within about 1.5 dB of target, with replaceable pads and a locking 3 m cable.
Cons: A 4.5 dB rise near 2.7 kHz can push voices forward, and treble drops 7.8 dB near 10 kHz, so cymbals lack air. Sensitivity is a modest 97.5 dB/mW, and the score rests on a single measurement.
Is the ADAM Audio H200 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 82).
- your taste runs bass-heavy: it scores 86 for that sound.
- you like extra bass (about +4 dB below 150 Hz versus the target).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews Serene costs about $69 less.
| Released | Nov 2024 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.30 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 2Hz - 23.5kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 82 (1 squig.link measurement, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB/mW at 1 kHz |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+5.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.32 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (250 g) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 98 out of 100, up from 82.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -4.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 44 Hz | -1.4 dB | 2.42 |
| Peak | 86 Hz | +1.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 321 Hz | +0.8 dB | 0.44 |
| Peak | 2,600 Hz | -5.8 dB | 2.37 |
| Peak | 5,381 Hz | +3.6 dB | 4.57 |
| Peak | 7,396 Hz | -2.3 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -3.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 96 out of 100, up from 54.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 43 Hz | -1.7 dB | 2.19 |
| Peak | 87 Hz | +1.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 321 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.53 |
| Peak | 2,600 Hz | -5.8 dB | 2.37 |
| Peak | 5,382 Hz | +3.6 dB | 4.57 |
| Peak | 7,396 Hz | -2.3 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -2.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 31.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 86 Hz | +1.5 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 132 Hz | -1.2 dB | 0.40 |
| Peak | 2,799 Hz | -2.2 dB | 2.95 |
| Peak | 5,438 Hz | +3.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,134 Hz | -1.9 dB | 6.00 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -1.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 98 out of 100, up from 80.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -4.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 321 Hz | +1.1 dB | 0.40 |
| Peak | 2,702 Hz | -6.8 dB | 1.77 |
| Peak | 5,470 Hz | +2.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,418 Hz | -4.2 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 96 out of 100, up from 86.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 86 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 321 Hz | +0.8 dB | 0.40 |
| Peak | 2,600 Hz | -5.8 dB | 2.37 |
| Peak | 5,382 Hz | +3.6 dB | 4.57 |
| Peak | 7,396 Hz | -2.3 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 37.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 43 Hz | -1.8 dB | 2.14 |
| Peak | 87 Hz | +1.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 321 Hz | +0.8 dB | 0.56 |
| Peak | 2,540 Hz | -5.3 dB | 2.45 |
| Peak | 4,514 Hz | +2.4 dB | 5.22 |
| Peak | 5,521 Hz | +6.0 dB | 3.42 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from a single measurement from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 86 out of 100, up from 75.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 44 Hz | -1.5 dB | 2.30 |
| Peak | 87 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 255 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.57 |
| Peak | 2,535 Hz | -4.7 dB | 2.53 |
| Peak | 4,494 Hz | +2.2 dB | 4.98 |
| Peak | 5,432 Hz | +6.0 dB | 3.03 |
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Frequency Response
How the ADAM Audio H200 measures across the audible range, against the Harman over-ear target that most listeners prefer in blind tests. Where the line sits above the target that range sounds louder (more bass, brighter treble), below it quieter. The curve is a single measurement, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: a single measurement from the squig.link database of sai. Thanks to them for publishing their work.