The Audio-Technica ATH-IEX1 ranks #118 out of 148 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audio-Technica
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#118 Audio-Technica ATH-IEX1: $1,200.00 B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: A hybrid design pairing two dynamic drivers with two balanced armatures, and its 102 dB/mW sensitivity makes it easy to drive from a phone. It is rated above the Fidue A91 Sirius and FiiO FA7S.
Cons: A preference score of 54 in crinacle’s measurement places its tuning far from what most listeners prefer, a weak result for a flagship in ear. The Audio-Technica ATH-CK2000Ti is rated higher and costs less.
| Released | Nov 2019 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.30 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (2 dynamic + 2 balanced armature) |
| Drivers | 1 x 9.8mm dynamic + 1 x 8.8mm dynamic + 2 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 54 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 5 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.55 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.9 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 | -2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 641 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.22 |
| Peak | 1,454 Hz | -7.5 dB | 1.77 |
| Peak | 5,117 Hz | +7.4 dB | 1.56 |
| Peak | 3,198 Hz | -6.2 dB | 3.37 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -2.2 dB | 1.07 |
| Peak | 67 Hz | +1.0 dB | 1.34 |
| Peak | 373 Hz | +1.2 dB | 2.14 |
| Peak | 6,320 Hz | +0.9 dB | 6.00 |
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