The Artpical Raphael ranks #59 out of 1253 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Artpical
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#59 Artpical Raphael: $175 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 Raphael 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.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.32 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic, 2 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 82 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.6 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.14 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -1.9 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.78 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.52 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -1.9 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 49.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -7.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.66 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.50 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -4.6 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 93 out of 100, up from 29.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -10.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 178 Hz | -4.3 dB | 0.69 |
| Peak | 2,770 Hz | +4.6 dB | 1.84 |
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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 95 out of 100, up from 83.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.83 |
| Peak | 705 Hz | +0.7 dB | 2.17 |
| Peak | 7,554 Hz | -2.3 dB | 4.73 |
Bass 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 72.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 178 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.84 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.53 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -4.6 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 38.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -7.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.61 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +4.7 dB | 0.81 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.1 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 70.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 26 Hz | +0.8 dB | 1.38 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -1.2 dB | 0.97 |
| Peak | 1,237 Hz | -1.4 dB | 3.22 |
| Peak | 2,773 Hz | +0.9 dB | 1.51 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +5.0 dB | 0.74 |
| Peak | 6,900 Hz | -2.2 dB | 6.00 |
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Frequency Response
How the Artpical Raphael 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 3 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 3 measurements from the squig.link databases of fahryst, kuping-sensi and superreview. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.