The Philphone ranks #91 out of 479 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#91 Philphone: $850 eBay
Pros: Tuned close to the Harman target that most listeners prefer in blind tests (preference score 83).
Cons: The rating reflects sound quality only; comfort, build and noise isolation are not part of the score.
Is the Philphone right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 83).
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 Sennheiser HD 550 costs about $650 less.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.09 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 2 x 50mm biodynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 83 (median of 3 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.26 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -5.6 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 Neutral match with this EQ: 80 out of 100, up from 62.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,498 Hz | +5.8 dB | 4.95 |
| Peak | 3,535 Hz | -4.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,591 Hz | -4.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,436 Hz | +2.0 dB | 2.04 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -6.3 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 Studio flat match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 33.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -5.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +3.4 dB | 3.22 |
| Peak | 144 Hz | -3.5 dB | 0.71 |
| Peak | 1,410 Hz | -2.6 dB | 3.86 |
| Peak | 2,096 Hz | +2.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 2,498 Hz | +6.0 dB | 2.79 |
| Peak | 3,576 Hz | -3.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,621 Hz | -4.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,274 Hz | +2.0 dB | 3.31 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -4.4 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: 85 out of 100, up from 82.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,528 Hz | +4.9 dB | 5.08 |
| Peak | 3,633 Hz | -5.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,585 Hz | -8.2 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -5.6 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: 85 out of 100, up from 82.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +4.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,498 Hz | +5.8 dB | 4.95 |
| Peak | 3,535 Hz | -4.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,591 Hz | -4.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,436 Hz | +2.0 dB | 2.04 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -5.9 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 Bright match with this EQ: 63 out of 100, up from 45.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,519 Hz | +6.0 dB | 4.09 |
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Frequency Response
How the Philphone 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 cammyfi, capraaudio and ragnarok. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.