The Philips SHP9500 ranks #53 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Philips
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#53 Philips SHP9500: $94.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 80 and a deviation of only 2.2 dB make the open back response smooth for the money, with bass from 60 to 200 Hz and the lower mids within half a dB of target. It is very easy to drive at 32 ohms and 101 dB sensitivity, so a phone runs it fine, and it weighs just 320 g. It costs far less than most headphones with a comparable score.
Cons: Sub-bass is about 9 dB below target under 60 Hz, so electronic and cinematic bass lacks rumble and slam. Presence is lifted about 2.3 dB, and a 6.7 dB peak near 6.2 kHz followed by a 4 dB dip near 7.7 kHz adds some edge to vocals and cymbals. The open back leaks sound and gives no isolation.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.17 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 12Hz - 35kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 80 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.47 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (320 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.4 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 | +6.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,734 Hz | -5.7 dB | 2.84 |
| Peak | 110 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.81 |
| Peak | 2,130 Hz | +3.7 dB | 2.76 |
| Peak | 412 Hz | +1.0 dB | 1.39 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,113 Hz | -0.6 dB | 2.07 |
| Peak | 7,370 Hz | +2.1 dB | 5.98 |
| Peak | 4,477 Hz | -1.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,566 Hz | +1.3 dB | 6.00 |
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