The Fearless Audio S8Z ranks #104 out of 238 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Fearless
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#104 Fearless Audio S8Z: $589.00 Linsoul eBay
Pros: Eight balanced armatures earn a preference score of 74 in crinacle’s measurement, a solid result against the Harman target. At 26 ohms and 113 dB/mW sensitivity it gets loud from a phone without a dedicated amp, and it rates higher than the DUNU Zen and Unique Melody MEXT, both of which cost more.
Cons: The Oriolus Isabellae and SoftEars RSV both rate higher at a similar price. An all balanced armature design with no dynamic driver may not satisfy listeners who want the most physical bass impact.
| Released | Dec 2019 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.32 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 8 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 74 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 26 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 113 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.01 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.1 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 | +3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 170 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.47 |
| Peak | 798 Hz | +3.1 dB | 1.05 |
| Peak | 2,781 Hz | +2.8 dB | 1.79 |
| Peak | 1,658 Hz | -2.0 dB | 1.90 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,915 Hz | -1.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,256 Hz | +1.9 dB | 5.97 |
| Peak | 4,544 Hz | -0.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 42 Hz | -0.2 dB | 2.50 |
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