The JVC HA-FW1500 ranks #43 out of 68 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#43 JVC HA-FW1500: $766.28 Amazon eBay
Pros: The 11 mm dynamic driver rates a manufacturer specified 6 Hz to 52 kHz, and Crinacle’s measurement shows a Harman preference score of 66 with a mild warm tilt of 0.53 dB. The 16 ohm impedance and 103 dB/mW sensitivity make it easy for a phone to drive. It has been out since late 2019.
Cons: A score of 66 is middling and a deviation of 2.69 dB means audible coloration, which is hard to justify at a flagship price. The HIFIMAN RE2000 and FiiO FD5 are both rated higher, and the FiiO costs far less. It is wired only and lists no microphone.
| Released | Nov 2019 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.69 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 11mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 6Hz - 52kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 66 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.53 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 163 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.59 |
| Peak | 9,088 Hz | +6.3 dB | 1.23 |
| Peak | 895 Hz | +3.7 dB | 1.07 |
| Peak | 4,924 Hz | -4.1 dB | 3.58 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 42 Hz | -0.2 dB | 1.53 |
| Peak | 3,050 Hz | -0.7 dB | 4.21 |
| Peak | 2,204 Hz | +0.8 dB | 4.04 |
| Peak | 1,609 Hz | -0.5 dB | 3.41 |
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