The V-MODA Zn ranks #90 out of 115 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#90 V-MODA Zn: $358.35 Amazon eBay
Pros: An inline microphone and a 16 ohm, 105 dB/mW load make it a convenient phone earphone that gets loud without an amplifier. Bass sits about 6.9 dB above target with lifted treble, a fit for listeners who like a warm, V-shaped sound.
Cons: In oratory1990’s measurement an 8.9 dB peak near 5.8 kHz adds harshness to vocals and snares, while low mids 4.4 dB above target thicken and muddy the midrange. The Etymotic ER4XR rates higher and costs less.
| Released | Nov 2015 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.76 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 8mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 2Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 54 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 16 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.9 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.38 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.6 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 | +11.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 66 Hz | -10.5 dB | 0.29 |
| Peak | 1,777 Hz | +5.3 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 5,743 Hz | -8.0 dB | 5.88 |
| Peak | 730 Hz | +1.9 dB | 1.53 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,999 Hz | -1.7 dB | 4.26 |
| Peak | 4,097 Hz | +1.1 dB | 4.14 |
| Peak | 2,216 Hz | +1.0 dB | 3.61 |
| Peak | 2,910 Hz | -0.3 dB | 2.57 |
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