The HIFIMAN Jade II ranks #85 out of 308 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#85 HIFIMAN Jade II eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it an excellent Harman preference score of 83 with a 2.45 dB spread.
Cons: Sub-bass is 9.7 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble. Treble sits about 4.3 dB low, so it sounds a little dark.
| Released | 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.45 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Electrostatic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 7Hz - 90kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 83 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 45 Hz (-9.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.03 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (365g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.3 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 | +6.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,783 Hz | +11.7 dB | 0.61 |
| Peak | 3,375 Hz | -15.8 dB | 0.53 |
| Peak | 100 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 2,038 Hz | +10.7 dB | 1.07 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -0.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,409 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,398 Hz | -1.3 dB | 5.52 |
| Peak | 224 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.58 |
| Peak | 149 Hz | +0.3 dB | 2.17 |
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