The Shanling ME500 ranks #193 out of 297 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Shanling
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#193 Shanling ME500: $269.00 Apos Audio eBay
Pros: A one dynamic plus two balanced armature hybrid with a preference score of 69 in crinacle’s measurement and a balance that leans very slightly bright rather than warm. It rates higher than the cheaper Shanling ME200, and at 18 ohms and 111 dB sensitivity it is easy to drive from a phone.
Cons: An average deviation of about 2.8 dB from target means some frequency bands still stand out. The Fearless Audio Shangri-la rates clearly higher for a little less money.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.76 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (1 dynamic + 2 balanced armature) |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 2 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 69 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 18 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 111 dB |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.15 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman 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 AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +7.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 83 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.24 |
| Peak | 6,418 Hz | +5.5 dB | 2.11 |
| Peak | 876 Hz | +3.7 dB | 0.90 |
| Peak | 1,774 Hz | -2.5 dB | 1.61 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +3.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,985 Hz | +3.9 dB | 1.20 |
| Peak | 4,343 Hz | -5.2 dB | 4.21 |
| Peak | 3,205 Hz | +2.1 dB | 5.60 |
| Peak | 7,141 Hz | -6.2 dB | 3.77 |
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