The HIFIMAN Svanar ranks #656 out of 1061 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HIFIMAN
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#656 HIFIMAN Svanar: $1,999.00 Amazon $1,999.00 eBay
Pros: A single dynamic flagship using HIFIMAN’s Topology Diaphragm. Measurements show treble right on the Harman target and full sub-bass to 20 Hz (score 67 across eight measurements).
Cons: Bass sits about 2.5 dB above target, a bass heavy balance. A 2.43 dB spread from the target shows peaks and dips that better tuned sets avoid. Very expensive for its rating, and a 60 ohm impedance with 100 dB sensitivity wants a capable source.
Is the HIFIMAN Svanar right for you?
Buy it if
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 20 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated EPZ G10 costs about $1,975 less.
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.43 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 9.2mm dynamic (Topology Diaphragm) |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 67 (median of 8 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 60 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.47 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -1.4 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 8 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 87 out of 100, up from 67.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -1.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 183 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 4,791 Hz | -3.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,123 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -1.4 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 8 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 35.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.8 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 175 Hz | -6.1 dB | 0.63 |
| Peak | 4,791 Hz | -3.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,123 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -2.3 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 8 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 15.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 181 Hz | -8.1 dB | 0.69 |
| Peak | 2,836 Hz | +2.4 dB | 1.30 |
| Peak | 4,865 Hz | -5.1 dB | 6.00 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -0.9 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 8 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 74.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -1.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.0 dB | 1.49 |
| Peak | 85 Hz | -0.8 dB | 2.58 |
| Peak | 181 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.69 |
| Peak | 337 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.08 |
| Peak | 845 Hz | +1.5 dB | 2.21 |
| Peak | 2,635 Hz | -1.6 dB | 5.35 |
| Peak | 4,793 Hz | -5.5 dB | 3.77 |
| Peak | 7,725 Hz | -3.1 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -4.6 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 8 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 67.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.2 dB | 1.34 |
| Peak | 187 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.71 |
| Peak | 4,790 Hz | -3.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,124 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -5.6 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 8 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 25.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.8 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.5 dB | 1.88 |
| Peak | 175 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.63 |
| Peak | 872 Hz | +1.2 dB | 1.87 |
| Peak | 3,566 Hz | +2.8 dB | 4.66 |
| Peak | 5,955 Hz | +5.3 dB | 6.00 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -5.2 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 8 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 86 out of 100, up from 65.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.1 dB | 1.44 |
| Peak | 182 Hz | -4.8 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 5,600 Hz | +2.4 dB | 0.64 |
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Frequency Response
How the HIFIMAN Svanar 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 8 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 8 measurements from the squig.link databases of achoreviews, bukanaudiophile, dhrme, eliseaudio, gadgetrytech, iemworld, kazi and vsg. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.