The CVJ Kumo ranks #460 out of 1253 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: CVJ
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#460 CVJ Kumo: $199 eBay
Pros: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 73 against the Harman target.
Cons: Treble about 2 dB below target from 3 to 10 kHz, which can sound dull or veiled next to brighter headphones. An uneven response, 2.2 dB standard deviation from target.
Is the CVJ Kumo right for you?
Buy it if
- you are sensitive to bright or sharp treble (treble sits 2.5 dB below target).
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 19 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated EPZ G10 costs about $175 less.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.22 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced Armature |
| Drivers | 8 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 73 (median of 5 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.03 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.9 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 5 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 30 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.47 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.89 |
| Peak | 707 Hz | +2.1 dB | 2.40 |
| Peak | 1,551 Hz | -3.4 dB | 3.54 |
| Peak | 2,707 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,573 Hz | +4.7 dB | 1.29 |
| Peak | 5,743 Hz | +2.8 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -4.9 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 5 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 50.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -5.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 77 Hz | -0.9 dB | 3.35 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.81 |
| Peak | 699 Hz | +2.1 dB | 2.21 |
| Peak | 1,551 Hz | -3.4 dB | 3.54 |
| Peak | 2,707 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,573 Hz | +4.7 dB | 1.29 |
| Peak | 5,743 Hz | +2.8 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat 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 Speaker Ranking from the median of 5 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 31.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 165 Hz | -4.9 dB | 0.81 |
| Peak | 703 Hz | +1.9 dB | 2.99 |
| Peak | 1,539 Hz | -3.2 dB | 4.32 |
| Peak | 2,954 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.77 |
| Peak | 5,521 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.40 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -4.0 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 5 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 72.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.94 |
| Peak | 708 Hz | +2.4 dB | 2.11 |
| Peak | 1,568 Hz | -3.4 dB | 3.83 |
| Peak | 3,148 Hz | +4.0 dB | 2.78 |
| Peak | 5,567 Hz | +2.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,538 Hz | -2.2 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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 5 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 60.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 49 Hz | +0.9 dB | 2.08 |
| Peak | 178 Hz | -2.8 dB | 1.14 |
| Peak | 709 Hz | +2.0 dB | 2.44 |
| Peak | 1,551 Hz | -3.4 dB | 3.54 |
| Peak | 2,707 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,573 Hz | +4.7 dB | 1.29 |
| Peak | 5,743 Hz | +2.8 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 5 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 38.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -5.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.81 |
| Peak | 700 Hz | +2.0 dB | 2.27 |
| Peak | 1,570 Hz | -3.8 dB | 2.94 |
| Peak | 3,573 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.13 |
| Peak | 5,568 Hz | +3.7 dB | 4.73 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 5 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 86 out of 100, up from 59.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 184 Hz | -1.3 dB | 1.39 |
| Peak | 665 Hz | +1.7 dB | 2.54 |
| Peak | 1,544 Hz | -4.0 dB | 2.77 |
| Peak | 3,354 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.10 |
| Peak | 5,458 Hz | +3.9 dB | 3.75 |
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Frequency Response
How the CVJ Kumo 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 5 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 5 measurements from the squig.link databases of dchpgall, hbb, ianfann, soundcheck39 and timmyv. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.