The RODE NTH-100 ranks #68 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#68 RODE NTH-100: $129.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Bass from 60 to 200 Hz and the low mids are lifted about 2 dB, giving a warm, full sound with body in voices and guitars. The deviation of 2.1 dB is smooth, and 32 ohm impedance with high sensitivity runs from a laptop or audio interface. The closed back and 350 g weight suit studio and podcast monitoring.
Cons: Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is about 3.4 dB under target, with a 5.6 dB dip near 7.8 kHz, so cymbals and sibilance sound muted. Sub-bass is about 3 dB light, so the lowest notes lack rumble. The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x holds a higher rating for a lower price.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.10 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 35kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 76 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB/V |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.80 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (350 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.9 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 | +13.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 52 Hz | -10.9 dB | 0.36 |
| Peak | 7,684 Hz | +4.2 dB | 1.34 |
| Peak | 1,613 Hz | +2.6 dB | 1.65 |
| Peak | 5,510 Hz | -2.7 dB | 2.80 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 411 Hz | -1.4 dB | 1.68 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.96 |
| Peak | 3,013 Hz | -1.2 dB | 4.00 |
| Peak | 828 Hz | +0.7 dB | 2.42 |
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