The ARTPICAL Michael ranks #61 out of 1118 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#61 ARTPICAL Michael: $1,299 eBay
Pros: Tuned close to the Harman target that most listeners prefer in blind tests (preference score 82).
Cons: The rating reflects sound quality only; comfort, build and noise isolation are not part of the score.
Is the ARTPICAL Michael right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 82).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated EPZ G10 costs about $1,275 less.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.46 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Tribrid |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 3 x balanced armature + 2 x electrostatic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 82 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 11.6 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 109.2 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.6 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.04 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 82.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 24 Hz | +1.0 dB | 1.40 |
| Peak | 128 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.89 |
| Peak | 3,550 Hz | +2.4 dB | 4.41 |
| Peak | 5,848 Hz | +4.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,703 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -3.1 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 47.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 113 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.77 |
| Peak | 3,549 Hz | +2.5 dB | 4.35 |
| Peak | 5,848 Hz | +4.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,703 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -3.6 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 95 out of 100, up from 29.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 148 Hz | -3.8 dB | 0.71 |
| Peak | 2,983 Hz | +3.4 dB | 2.00 |
| Peak | 3,590 Hz | +1.0 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 4,745 Hz | -2.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,009 Hz | +1.5 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,645 Hz | -2.3 dB | 6.00 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -1.2 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 78.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 24 Hz | +1.2 dB | 1.31 |
| Peak | 126 Hz | -2.0 dB | 1.06 |
| Peak | 2,425 Hz | -1.2 dB | 3.42 |
| Peak | 4,670 Hz | -1.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,901 Hz | +1.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,586 Hz | -5.5 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -5.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.8 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 24 Hz | +1.2 dB | 1.30 |
| Peak | 132 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.94 |
| Peak | 3,551 Hz | +2.4 dB | 4.42 |
| Peak | 5,848 Hz | +4.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,702 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -4.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 38.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 116 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.75 |
| Peak | 3,487 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +4.6 dB | 1.18 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -4.7 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by Speaker Ranking from the median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 75.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,473 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +4.7 dB | 0.94 |
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Frequency Response
How the ARTPICAL Michael measures across the audible range, against the Harman in-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 the median of 4 independent measurements, so one odd sample or rig cannot skew it, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: median of 4 measurements from the squig.link databases of aftersound, dchpgall, hu-fi and soundignity. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.