The ThieAudio Elixir ranks #288 out of 749 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Thieaudio
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#288 ThieAudio Elixir Discontinued eBay
Pros: The median of 12 hobbyist measurements gives it a very good Harman preference score of 75 with a 2.07 dB spread, and its mids sit within about 0.5 dB of target, so vocals and instruments sound natural. Bass sits close to target and holds down to 20 Hz, so low end sounds full without bloat. It uses 1 x dynamic with an easy 18 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Presence sits about 4 dB low with a 5.6 dB dip near 6.1 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite.
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.07 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 40kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 75 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 18 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-0.7 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.24 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.1 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 | +1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 6,687 Hz | +4.0 dB | 0.98 |
| Peak | 1,826 Hz | -3.6 dB | 1.85 |
| Peak | 172 Hz | -1.8 dB | 1.06 |
| Peak | 10,000 Hz | +1.2 dB | 2.03 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -0.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 850 Hz | +0.9 dB | 1.56 |
| Peak | 3,558 Hz | +1.1 dB | 3.55 |
| Peak | 1,296 Hz | -0.9 dB | 3.30 |
| Peak | 4,799 Hz | -1.1 dB | 4.50 |
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