The Sony XBA-H3 ranks #439 out of 749 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Sony
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#439 Sony XBA-H3 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 71 with a 2.65 dB spread. It uses 1 x 16mm dynamic + 2 x balanced armature.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A 6.2 dB peak near 10.5 kHz can make cymbals and sibilance sound sharp. Sub-bass is 3.5 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.65 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid |
| Drivers | 1 x 16mm dynamic + 2 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 3Hz - 40kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 71 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 40 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.01 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (10g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.6 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 | +2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 151 Hz | -3.5 dB | 0.66 |
| Peak | 2,618 Hz | +6.6 dB | 2.89 |
| Peak | 600 Hz | +1.6 dB | 1.55 |
| Peak | 4,843 Hz | -3.8 dB | 5.04 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,524 Hz | +3.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 1,361 Hz | -1.0 dB | 1.94 |
| Peak | 900 Hz | +0.4 dB | 2.26 |
| Peak | 2,897 Hz | +0.4 dB | 5.97 |
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