The JVC HA-FW03 ranks #617 out of 865 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JVC
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#617 JVC HA-FW03 eBay
Pros: Its tonal tilt of +0.52 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright. It uses 1 x 10mm wood dome dynamic with an easy 16 ohm load.
Cons: A Harman score of 63 places it in the lower part of the in-ear rankings.
| Released | 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.08 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm wood dome dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 6Hz - 45kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 63 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.52 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (10g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.7 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 | +5.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 199 Hz | -3.3 dB | 0.39 |
| Peak | 775 Hz | +2.7 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 2,894 Hz | -1.4 dB | 3.98 |
| Peak | 27 Hz | +1.5 dB | 4.61 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -0.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 9,504 Hz | +6.3 dB | 1.40 |
| Peak | 3,200 Hz | -1.1 dB | 2.86 |
| Peak | 4,029 Hz | +0.5 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 1,457 Hz | -0.5 dB | 3.19 |
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