The TRN Whale Shark ranks #523 out of 946 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: TRN
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#523 TRN Whale Shark: $127.99 Amazon $127.99 eBay
Pros: Squig.link hobbyist measurements show bass 3.3 dB above target with sub-bass on target at 30 Hz, so its three dynamic drivers deliver full, punchy low end, and the 1 to 3 kHz upper mids sit almost exactly on target for clear vocals. At 16 ohms and 110 dB SPL/mW it is very easy to drive from a phone, and its warm, bassy tuning fits listeners who want weight.
Cons: A 6.3 dB dip near 6.1 kHz followed by a 6.5 dB peak near 8.1 kHz makes cymbals and sibilance uneven, and air above 10 kHz runs 4.6 dB hot for an extra sharp shimmer. The overall preference score of 68.8 reflects that unevenness.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.41 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Hybrid (3 dynamic + 1 planar magnetic) |
| Drivers | 3 x dynamic + 1 x planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 69 (median of 8 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB SPL/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.39 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
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