The SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE ranks #889 out of 1291 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: SymphonyEars
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#889 SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE: $679.00 SymphonyEars $679.00 eBay
Pros: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 66 against the Harman target.
Cons: Treble about 3 dB below target from 3 to 10 kHz, which can sound dull or veiled next to brighter headphones. An uneven response, 2.4 dB standard deviation from target.
Is the SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE right for you?
Buy it if
- you are sensitive to bright or sharp treble (treble sits 3.2 dB below 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 18 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated EPZ G10 costs about $655 less.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.41 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Quadbrid (1 DD + 1 Bone Conduction + 2 BA + 1 Magnetostat) |
| Drivers | 10 Balanced Armature drivers (4 Sonion, 6 Knowles, 5-way crossover) |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 66 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.79 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman 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 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 84 out of 100, up from 66.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 238 Hz | -3.3 dB | 1.07 |
| Peak | 2,292 Hz | -2.2 dB | 5.40 |
| Peak | 3,573 Hz | +5.7 dB | 1.68 |
| Peak | 5,655 Hz | +3.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,350 Hz | -1.7 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral 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 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 85 out of 100, up from 32.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 235 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.93 |
| Peak | 2,294 Hz | -2.2 dB | 5.47 |
| Peak | 3,573 Hz | +5.7 dB | 1.67 |
| Peak | 5,655 Hz | +3.6 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,350 Hz | -1.7 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -6.0 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 80 out of 100, up from 11.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 221 Hz | -4.8 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 3,274 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.68 |
| Peak | 5,635 Hz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -5.2 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 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 87 out of 100, up from 77.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 230 Hz | -3.2 dB | 1.34 |
| Peak | 2,269 Hz | -2.1 dB | 5.79 |
| Peak | 3,373 Hz | +5.2 dB | 3.70 |
| Peak | 5,577 Hz | +2.9 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,446 Hz | -3.2 dB | 6.00 |
Bass 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 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 86 out of 100, up from 69.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 239 Hz | -3.3 dB | 1.12 |
| Peak | 2,269 Hz | -2.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,115 Hz | +1.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 3,781 Hz | +5.3 dB | 1.46 |
| Peak | 5,683 Hz | +2.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,328 Hz | -1.9 dB | 5.29 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.4 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 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 80 out of 100, up from 20.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 241 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.85 |
| Peak | 2,272 Hz | -2.9 dB | 4.06 |
| Peak | 3,573 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.18 |
| Peak | 5,548 Hz | +3.8 dB | 4.32 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 78 out of 100, up from 58.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 224 Hz | -2.9 dB | 3.01 |
| Peak | 465 Hz | -1.0 dB | 1.62 |
| Peak | 2,241 Hz | -2.8 dB | 2.95 |
| Peak | 3,354 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.12 |
| Peak | 5,456 Hz | +4.0 dB | 3.76 |
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Frequency Response
How the SymphonyEars PRE5TIGE 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 4 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 4 measurements from the squig.link databases of audioamigo, isaiahse, jaytiss and pw. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.