The Technics EAH-AZ80 ranks #541 out of 1476 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Technics
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#541 Technics EAH-AZ80: $197.99 Wireless Amazon $197.99 eBay
Pros: ANC earbuds at about $198 with LDAC, three device multipoint, wireless charging and a preference score of 73 across two measurements. The midrange stays within about 1 dB of target with a modest upper bass lift for warmth.
Cons: A 9.0 dB treble peak near 9.7 kHz makes it bright and a little sibilant, while presence is 2.9 dB low with a 4.6 dB dip near 4.3 kHz. Sub bass sits 2.8 dB below target, and battery is 7 hours with ANC (4.5 hours with LDAC).
Is the Technics EAH-AZ80 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want noise cancelling for commutes or flights.
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 14 points.
Skip it if
- you want the best value: the higher-rated QCY HT05 MeloBuds ANC costs about $164 less.
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 7 hours (ANC on, AAC); 24 hours with case |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 2.35 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 10mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 73 (average of 2 squig.link measurements scored separately, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-2.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.20 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.9 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: 87 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +1.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.56 |
| Peak | 4,087 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.72 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -2.7 dB | 3.94 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -4.9 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: 88 out of 100, up from 50.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -6.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.46 |
| Peak | 4,087 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.72 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -2.7 dB | 3.94 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -5.5 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 Studio flat match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 34.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 182 Hz | -4.0 dB | 0.56 |
| Peak | 3,232 Hz | +5.4 dB | 1.53 |
| Peak | 4,529 Hz | +1.5 dB | 5.54 |
| Peak | 7,338 Hz | -2.3 dB | 3.65 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -3.1 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 Warm match with this EQ: 83 out of 100, up from 69.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.60 |
| Peak | 4,072 Hz | +3.2 dB | 2.38 |
| Peak | 7,530 Hz | -4.3 dB | 6.00 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 59.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 34 Hz | +1.0 dB | 1.58 |
| Peak | 204 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 4,087 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.72 |
| Peak | 5,273 Hz | +1.1 dB | 5.60 |
| Peak | 8,000 Hz | -2.7 dB | 3.94 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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 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 42.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -6.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 74 Hz | -0.8 dB | 2.18 |
| Peak | 198 Hz | -2.2 dB | 0.44 |
| Peak | 606 Hz | +0.8 dB | 2.31 |
| Peak | 4,321 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.16 |
| Peak | 5,491 Hz | +1.6 dB | 6.00 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.2 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 average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 62.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 41 Hz | +0.7 dB | 1.82 |
| Peak | 225 Hz | -0.8 dB | 0.92 |
| Peak | 1,186 Hz | -1.0 dB | 1.29 |
| Peak | 4,056 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.05 |
| Peak | 5,587 Hz | +2.3 dB | 6.00 |
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Frequency Response
How the Technics EAH-AZ80 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 dhrme and regancipher. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.