The Adam SP-5 ranks #99 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: ADAM Audio
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#99 Adam SP-5 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 82 with a 2.57 dB spread. It uses 1 x 40mm dynamic.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 13.4 dB peak near 5.9 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp. Sub-bass is 5.3 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.57 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 8Hz - 38kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 82 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 70 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 27 Hz (-5.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.01 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (290 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.4 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 | +7.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 66 Hz | -7.6 dB | 1.04 |
| Peak | 1,923 Hz | -3.3 dB | 2.30 |
| Peak | 5,881 Hz | -14.1 dB | 2.41 |
| Peak | 4,694 Hz | +9.2 dB | 2.11 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 558 Hz | +2.2 dB | 1.63 |
| Peak | 295 Hz | +1.8 dB | 3.50 |
| Peak | 153 Hz | -1.4 dB | 2.84 |
| Peak | 7,301 Hz | +1.6 dB | 4.14 |
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