The TXN Ceramic ranks #186 out of 1476 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#186 TXN Ceramic: $590 eBay
Pros: A single ceramic diaphragm dynamic IEM with a preference score of 79 across two measurements. Bass is full to 20 Hz with a 3.3 dB upper bass lift, the midrange is on target, and the 7N OCC cable has a 4.4 mm plug.
Cons: A 5.5 dB peak near 8.9 kHz adds some treble edge. It is sold out at the maker after listing at $590.
Is the TXN Ceramic right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 79).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated QCY HT05 MeloBuds ANC costs about $556 less.
| Released | Nov 2025 (11 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.78 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic (ceramic diaphragm) |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 79 (average of 2 squig.link measurements scored separately, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.02 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -1.5 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 79.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.76 |
| Peak | 2,664 Hz | -2.5 dB | 5.20 |
| Peak | 4,050 Hz | +2.1 dB | 5.42 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -2.0 dB | 1.15 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -1.6 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 | -9.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 2,666 Hz | -2.5 dB | 5.23 |
| Peak | 4,049 Hz | +2.1 dB | 5.43 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -2.0 dB | 1.16 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -2.1 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 Studio flat match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 28.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 177 Hz | -6.4 dB | 0.73 |
| Peak | 5,853 Hz | -4.1 dB | 3.70 |
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: 93 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -4.4 dB | 0.78 |
| Peak | 826 Hz | +1.8 dB | 1.95 |
| Peak | 2,699 Hz | -2.1 dB | 5.57 |
| Peak | 4,060 Hz | +2.6 dB | 5.93 |
| Peak | 6,320 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.40 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -1.0 dB | 1.94 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -3.3 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 Bass match with this EQ: 91 out of 100, up from 68.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 2,663 Hz | -2.5 dB | 5.17 |
| Peak | 4,051 Hz | +2.1 dB | 5.42 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -2.0 dB | 1.14 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -3.7 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 Bright match with this EQ: 94 out of 100, up from 38.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 174 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.69 |
| Peak | 792 Hz | +1.4 dB | 2.46 |
| Peak | 2,655 Hz | -2.2 dB | 4.67 |
| Peak | 4,322 Hz | +3.6 dB | 3.19 |
| Peak | 6,799 Hz | +1.6 dB | 4.87 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -5.0 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 V-shaped match with this EQ: 93 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 27 Hz | +1.1 dB | 1.35 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.82 |
| Peak | 2,689 Hz | -1.9 dB | 5.50 |
| Peak | 4,411 Hz | +3.9 dB | 2.35 |
| Peak | 7,239 Hz | +1.3 dB | 3.07 |
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Frequency Response
How the TXN Ceramic 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 dl and soundcheck39. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.