The NiceHCK StringSnow ranks #545 out of 1476 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: NiceHCK
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#545 NiceHCK StringSnow: $21.24 Amazon $21.24 eBay
Pros: A budget single dynamic IEM at about $21 with a preference score of 73 across two measurements. The midrange stays within about 1 dB of target, and versions with a mic or a USB C plug are available.
Cons: Treble is well short of target, about 5 dB low from 5 to 12 kHz with dips of 6.4 dB near 6.3 kHz and 8.1 dB near 10.3 kHz, so it sounds dark, and sub bass is 3.4 dB light. The cable is not detachable.
Is the NiceHCK StringSnow right for you?
Buy it if
- you are sensitive to bright or sharp treble (treble sits 3.3 dB below target).
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated TRN MT3 costs about $3 less.
| Released | Sep 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | Optional (mic version) |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.26 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 73 (average of 2 squig.link measurements scored separately, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB at 1 kHz |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.01 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.3 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 85 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 109 Hz | -1.3 dB | 0.89 |
| Peak | 681 Hz | +1.5 dB | 2.38 |
| Peak | 2,207 Hz | -4.4 dB | 3.02 |
| Peak | 3,681 Hz | +2.3 dB | 4.53 |
| Peak | 5,509 Hz | +5.2 dB | 2.38 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -5.3 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 48.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 106 Hz | -1.5 dB | 0.85 |
| Peak | 660 Hz | +1.5 dB | 1.95 |
| Peak | 2,208 Hz | -4.4 dB | 3.02 |
| Peak | 3,681 Hz | +2.3 dB | 4.54 |
| Peak | 5,509 Hz | +5.2 dB | 2.37 |
Studio flat 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 85 out of 100, up from 32.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -8.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 154 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.83 |
| Peak | 687 Hz | +1.4 dB | 2.47 |
| Peak | 1,526 Hz | -0.8 dB | 3.31 |
| Peak | 2,053 Hz | -2.6 dB | 3.69 |
| Peak | 3,321 Hz | +2.6 dB | 5.80 |
| Peak | 5,345 Hz | +3.2 dB | 1.27 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -3.1 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 75.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 673 Hz | +1.8 dB | 1.99 |
| Peak | 2,232 Hz | -5.3 dB | 2.93 |
| Peak | 5,702 Hz | +3.3 dB | 2.57 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -5.7 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 62.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -1.1 dB | 1.24 |
| Peak | 680 Hz | +1.5 dB | 2.34 |
| Peak | 2,207 Hz | -4.4 dB | 3.02 |
| Peak | 3,682 Hz | +2.3 dB | 4.53 |
| Peak | 5,510 Hz | +5.2 dB | 2.38 |
Bright 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 Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 79 out of 100, up from 35.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 106 Hz | -1.5 dB | 0.81 |
| Peak | 656 Hz | +1.5 dB | 2.03 |
| Peak | 1,517 Hz | -0.9 dB | 3.85 |
| Peak | 2,187 Hz | -4.3 dB | 3.08 |
| Peak | 2,597 Hz | -1.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,650 Hz | +2.4 dB | 4.25 |
| Peak | 4,984 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.91 |
| Peak | 5,832 Hz | +1.2 dB | 6.00 |
V-shaped 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 Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 76 out of 100, up from 58.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 512 Hz | +1.5 dB | 1.20 |
| Peak | 1,427 Hz | -1.0 dB | 2.10 |
| Peak | 2,163 Hz | -3.8 dB | 3.07 |
| Peak | 3,606 Hz | +2.4 dB | 4.19 |
| Peak | 4,863 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.74 |
| Peak | 5,813 Hz | +1.3 dB | 6.00 |
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Frequency Response
How the NiceHCK StringSnow 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 average of 2 independent measurements, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: the average of 2 independent measurements from the squig.link databases of koi and silicagel. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.