The HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite ranks #176 out of 459 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HarmonicDyne
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#176 HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite: $64.99 Amazon $64.99 eBay
Pros: An inexpensive open-back with a 50mm dynamic driver. Measurements show treble right on the Harman target (score 76 across three measurements).
Cons: Its score rests on three measurements.
Is the HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 76).
- your taste runs warm: it scores 89 for that sound.
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
Skip it if
- you need isolation or will use it in public: open-back headphones leak sound both ways.
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Superlux HD 668B costs about $15 less.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.99 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 76 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/Vrms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.8 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.81 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -2.9 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 76.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.82 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -4.9 dB | 0.71 |
| Peak | 1,797 Hz | +2.9 dB | 3.80 |
| Peak | 2,873 Hz | -1.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,876 Hz | +1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,201 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -2.9 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 54.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -5.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 184 Hz | -4.9 dB | 0.69 |
| Peak | 1,796 Hz | +2.9 dB | 3.78 |
| Peak | 2,872 Hz | -1.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,876 Hz | +1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,201 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -4.8 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 21.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -7.8 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 194 Hz | -6.7 dB | 0.67 |
| Peak | 2,033 Hz | +4.8 dB | 1.80 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -0.1 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 89.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 187 Hz | -4.7 dB | 0.76 |
| Peak | 6,734 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.73 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.6 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 84.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 192 Hz | -4.9 dB | 0.76 |
| Peak | 1,799 Hz | +2.9 dB | 3.84 |
| Peak | 2,873 Hz | -1.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,201 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Bright 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 99 out of 100, up from 34.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -5.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 185 Hz | -4.9 dB | 0.67 |
| Peak | 1,802 Hz | +2.8 dB | 3.94 |
| Peak | 2,871 Hz | -1.8 dB | 5.81 |
| Peak | 5,059 Hz | +3.9 dB | 1.58 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -4.3 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 3 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 95 out of 100, up from 68.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 187 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.75 |
| Peak | 1,845 Hz | +3.0 dB | 4.36 |
| Peak | 2,911 Hz | -1.6 dB | 5.85 |
| Peak | 4,921 Hz | +4.2 dB | 1.34 |
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Frequency Response
How the HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite measures across the audible range, against the Harman over-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 3 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 3 measurements from the squig.link databases of auricularesargentina, superreview and vsg. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.