The Audio-Technica ATH-IM03 ranks #829 out of 865 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audio-Technica
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#829 Audio-Technica ATH-IM03 Discontinued eBay
Pros: It uses 3 x balanced armature with an easy 34 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Its 4.24 dB spread from the target means a noticeably uneven response. A Harman score of 44 places it in the lower part of the in-ear rankings.
| Released | 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 4.24 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 3 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 18Hz - 18kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 44 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 34 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.93 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.7 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 | +5.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 104 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.20 |
| Peak | 4,661 Hz | +4.9 dB | 0.57 |
| Peak | 4,296 Hz | +1.8 dB | 4.53 |
| Peak | 798 Hz | +2.0 dB | 1.66 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +5.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,832 Hz | -4.7 dB | 5.30 |
| Peak | 5,629 Hz | +1.7 dB | 5.81 |
| Peak | 1,389 Hz | -0.5 dB | 3.64 |
| Peak | 40 Hz | -0.2 dB | 2.03 |
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