The QoA Mimosa ranks #1040 out of 1369 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: QoA
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#1040 QoA Mimosa: 9.00 Shenzhenaudio eBay
Pros: About 3 dB more bass than the Harman target below 150 Hz, for listeners who want a fuller low end.
Cons: An uneven response, 2.5 dB standard deviation from target.
Is the QoA Mimosa right for you?
Buy it if
- you like extra bass (about +3 dB below 150 Hz versus the target).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 28 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated KZ ZST X costs about $2 less.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.52 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 DD + 1 Planar (1 x 10mm dynamic driver + 1 x 6mm micro-planar driver) |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 63 (median of 6 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.8 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.95 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (3.2 g) (per earbud) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.3 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 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 63.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 191 Hz | -4.1 dB | 0.73 |
| Peak | 2,290 Hz | +2.4 dB | 3.02 |
| Peak | 4,708 Hz | +3.7 dB | 1.20 |
| Peak | 5,534 Hz | +1.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,548 Hz | -3.5 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -4.3 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 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 24.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -3.9 dB | 0.60 |
| Peak | 2,284 Hz | +2.4 dB | 2.93 |
| Peak | 4,708 Hz | +3.7 dB | 1.20 |
| Peak | 5,533 Hz | +1.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,548 Hz | -3.5 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat 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 median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 5.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -12.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 171 Hz | -6.2 dB | 0.66 |
| Peak | 366 Hz | -0.8 dB | 2.92 |
| Peak | 1,293 Hz | -1.0 dB | 3.74 |
| Peak | 2,666 Hz | +5.3 dB | 1.39 |
| Peak | 5,251 Hz | +2.4 dB | 5.81 |
| Peak | 7,504 Hz | -2.4 dB | 6.00 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -2.4 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 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 71.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 187 Hz | -3.9 dB | 0.78 |
| Peak | 2,324 Hz | +2.1 dB | 2.99 |
| Peak | 5,090 Hz | +2.7 dB | 2.86 |
| Peak | 7,586 Hz | -4.0 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -4.3 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 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 195 Hz | -4.1 dB | 0.76 |
| Peak | 2,291 Hz | +2.4 dB | 3.03 |
| Peak | 4,708 Hz | +3.7 dB | 1.21 |
| Peak | 5,534 Hz | +1.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,549 Hz | -3.5 dB | 6.00 |
Bright 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 median of 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 14.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -3.9 dB | 0.59 |
| Peak | 4,621 Hz | +5.6 dB | 1.01 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -5.8 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 6 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 66.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +1.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 196 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.72 |
| Peak | 4,390 Hz | +5.7 dB | 0.89 |
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Frequency Response
How the QoA Mimosa 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 median of 6 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 6 measurements from the squig.link databases of bassaudio, gadgetrytech, hu-fi, kazi, soundcheck39 and tonedeafmonk. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.
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