The Apple EarPods ranks #441 out of 467 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Apple
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Pros: A simple wired earphone with a built-in microphone, so there is no battery to charge and no pairing to manage. The bass region from 60 to 200 Hz runs about 4 dB above target in hobbyist measurements on squig.link, which gives a warm, full sound to listeners who like a bassy profile. It is one of the cheapest ways to get a headset for calls.
Cons: Sub-bass falls away below 40 Hz, landing about 8 dB under target at 30 Hz, so the deepest synth and kick drum notes lose their rumble. A 7.8 dB dip near 4.1 kHz dulls vocal detail and clarity, and the response is uneven at a 4.2 dB standard deviation. The HIFIMAN RE400 rates noticeably higher at a similar price.
| Released | Sep 2012 (14 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 4.17 dB standard deviation |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 51 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 40 Hz (-8.4 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.22 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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