The AKG N20 ranks #526 out of 865 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: AKG
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#526 AKG N20 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Bass is lifted about 4.4 dB with extension to 20 Hz, giving kick drums and bass lines extra weight. Lower mids sit within about 0.8 dB of target, keeping voices and guitars natural. It uses 1 x 8.6mm dynamic.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 7.8 dB peak near 9.2 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp. The 4.4 dB bass lift can sound boomy and mask midrange detail.
| Released | 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.67 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 8.6mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 68 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 38 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/Vrms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.21 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (18g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 751 Hz | +4.7 dB | 0.61 |
| Peak | 100 Hz | -5.3 dB | 0.24 |
| Peak | 4,306 Hz | +4.3 dB | 3.52 |
| Peak | 5,982 Hz | -6.6 dB | 4.77 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,735 Hz | -2.7 dB | 4.52 |
| Peak | 1,894 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.12 |
| Peak | 3,501 Hz | +1.5 dB | 5.78 |
| Peak | 2,562 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.21 |
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