The HIFIMAN Shangri-La Jr ranks #22 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#22 HIFIMAN Shangri-La Jr: $8,000.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: An electrostatic driver with a preference score of 87 and an unusually even response, with every band from 60 Hz to 10 kHz within about 1.4 dB of the Harman target. The air region above 10 kHz runs about 1 dB above target, giving a sense of space and fine detail. Its rating sits just above the HIFIMAN Susvara and well above the Focal Utopia 2022.
Cons: Sub-bass below 60 Hz is about 5 dB under target, so deep rumble is understated. A 7 dB dip near 9.7 kHz is followed by a 5 dB peak near 11.9 kHz, which reshapes the top end into something slightly uneven. As an electrostatic design it needs a dedicated energizer, and at 374 g it is not a casual portable option.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.99 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Electrostatic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 7Hz - 120kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 87 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.14 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (374 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.1 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 | +6.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 115 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.29 |
| Peak | 1,885 Hz | +3.2 dB | 1.89 |
| Peak | 4,399 Hz | -2.3 dB | 4.81 |
| Peak | 3,089 Hz | -2.7 dB | 4.82 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,190 Hz | +2.2 dB | 2.17 |
| Peak | 5,753 Hz | +2.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 76 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.00 |
| Peak | 139 Hz | +0.5 dB | 2.04 |
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