The Shanling MG20 ranks #71 out of 1476 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Shanling
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#71 Shanling MG20: $39 eBay
Pros: A 10 mm dynamic IEM at about $39 with a preference score of 82 and only 1.39 dB average deviation across two measurements. Bass is full to 20 Hz and every band stays within 2 dB of target, and a USB C version with mic was offered too.
Cons: It is sold out at Amazon, HiFiGo and Linsoul. A 3.2 dB dip near 6.7 kHz and a 3.1 dB peak near 5 kHz add mild treble unevenness, and the cable is not detachable on the USB C version.
Is the Shanling MG20 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 82).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
| Released | Oct 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.39 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 82 (average of 2 squig.link measurements scored separately, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 116 dB |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.8 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.07 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (5.6 g) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -1.1 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 82.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 180 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.94 |
| Peak | 4,419 Hz | -2.9 dB | 1.98 |
| Peak | 6,692 Hz | +2.0 dB | 4.28 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -1.1 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 46.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.78 |
| Peak | 4,419 Hz | -2.9 dB | 1.99 |
| Peak | 6,692 Hz | +2.0 dB | 4.28 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -1.4 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 28.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 173 Hz | -4.4 dB | 0.75 |
| Peak | 743 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.64 |
| Peak | 2,415 Hz | +1.3 dB | 4.69 |
| Peak | 4,884 Hz | -5.4 dB | 4.09 |
| Peak | 6,991 Hz | +1.8 dB | 5.56 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -1.3 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 78.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 176 Hz | -2.4 dB | 1.05 |
| Peak | 744 Hz | +1.5 dB | 2.34 |
| Peak | 2,431 Hz | -1.0 dB | 2.60 |
| Peak | 4,419 Hz | -4.3 dB | 1.00 |
| Peak | 5,052 Hz | -1.4 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,560 Hz | +2.0 dB | 5.64 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.0 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 74.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 185 Hz | -2.6 dB | 1.00 |
| Peak | 4,419 Hz | -2.9 dB | 1.98 |
| Peak | 6,692 Hz | +2.0 dB | 4.29 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -3.8 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 38.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.75 |
| Peak | 717 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.22 |
| Peak | 2,627 Hz | -1.2 dB | 1.79 |
| Peak | 6,111 Hz | +3.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,587 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -4.7 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 84 out of 100, up from 77.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,021 Hz | +4.5 dB | 6.00 |
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Frequency Response
How the Shanling MG20 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 average of 2 independent measurements, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: the average of 2 independent measurements from the squig.link databases of atechreviews and soundcheck39. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.