The Warwick Acoustics Aperio ranks #71 out of 201 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Warwick Acoustics
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#71 Warwick Acoustics Aperio: $30,000.00 Headphones.com eBay
Pros: In oratory1990’s measurement it scores 81 for preference, with low mids within 0.3 dB of target, so vocals and the body of instruments sound natural and unforced. Bass stays within about 1 dB of target from 60 to 200 Hz and reaches down to 20 Hz without falling more than 6 dB.
Cons: It is electrostatic and needs a dedicated electrostatic energizer, so it cannot be driven from a phone or a regular headphone amp. A deep 10.9 dB dip near 9.4 kHz and presence about 2.8 dB under target from 3 to 6 kHz leave cymbals and the leading edge of instruments sounding muted. The open back leaks sound and gives no isolation.
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.24 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Electrostatic |
| Drivers | 1 x balanced-drive electrostatic (3570 mm2 diaphragm area) |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 60kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 81 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.33 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (405 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.2 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 | +2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 988 Hz | -3.5 dB | 1.45 |
| Peak | 1,899 Hz | +4.3 dB | 2.92 |
| Peak | 5,388 Hz | +2.3 dB | 1.14 |
| Peak | 165 Hz | -1.5 dB | 0.81 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 58 Hz | +2.8 dB | 5.78 |
| Peak | 72 Hz | -2.1 dB | 5.14 |
| Peak | 2,882 Hz | -1.3 dB | 4.75 |
| Peak | 487 Hz | +1.7 dB | 6.00 |
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