The Zaylli Lyro ranks #94 out of 517 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
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#94 Zaylli Lyro: $249.00 Zaylli $249.00 eBay
Pros: A very light open back on ear (under 112 g) at about $249 with a preference score of 85 across two measurements. Bass extends fully with a gentle 2 dB lift, and a tuning switch toggles between two voicings.
Cons: Presence is 2.7 dB hot with a 6.6 dB peak near 3.3 kHz, so vocals can turn shouty at volume, and an 8.4 dB dip near 10.3 kHz trims air. It sits on the ear rather than around it, so it leaks sound and some find on ear pressure tiring.
Is the Zaylli Lyro right for you?
Buy it if
- you want the tuning most listeners prefer in blind tests out of the box (Harman score 85).
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
Skip it if
- you are treble-sensitive (treble sits about 2.3 dB above target).
- you need isolation or will use it in public: open-back headphones leak sound both ways.
- you want the best value: the higher-rated Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews Serene costs about $138 less.
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (on included cable) |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.18 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 40mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 2Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 85 (average of 2 squig.link measurements scored separately, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB SPL/V (500 Hz) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.26 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | Under 0.2 lbs (112 g) (headband version) |
EQ Presets
Harman target
Set a preamp of -2.7 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 Harman match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 85.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -1.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.88 |
| Peak | 3,248 Hz | -7.8 dB | 3.12 |
| Peak | 5,189 Hz | +3.8 dB | 5.56 |
| Peak | 7,581 Hz | -3.3 dB | 6.00 |
Neutral target
Set a preamp of -2.7 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 Neutral match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 59.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -7.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.77 |
| Peak | 3,248 Hz | -7.8 dB | 3.12 |
| Peak | 5,189 Hz | +3.8 dB | 5.56 |
| Peak | 7,581 Hz | -3.3 dB | 6.00 |
Studio flat target
Set a preamp of -2.7 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 Studio flat match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 34.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.4 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 166 Hz | -4.6 dB | 0.67 |
| Peak | 1,985 Hz | +3.0 dB | 3.47 |
| Peak | 3,425 Hz | -5.9 dB | 4.70 |
| Peak | 5,145 Hz | +2.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,382 Hz | -3.2 dB | 4.89 |
Warm target
Set a preamp of -1.1 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: 100 out of 100, up from 79.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -1.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.3 dB | 3.24 |
| Peak | 63 Hz | -1.1 dB | 1.45 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -2.8 dB | 0.97 |
| Peak | 564 Hz | +1.3 dB | 1.54 |
| Peak | 3,299 Hz | -8.9 dB | 2.24 |
| Peak | 5,090 Hz | +2.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,492 Hz | -5.7 dB | 5.81 |
Bass target
Set a preamp of -2.7 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 Bass match with this EQ: 100 out of 100, up from 84.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.96 |
| Peak | 3,248 Hz | -7.8 dB | 3.12 |
| Peak | 5,189 Hz | +3.8 dB | 5.56 |
| Peak | 7,581 Hz | -3.3 dB | 6.00 |
Bright 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 Speaker Ranking from the average of 2 independent measurements from squig.link, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 96 out of 100, up from 43.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -7.5 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.76 |
| Peak | 3,165 Hz | -6.8 dB | 4.28 |
| Peak | 3,716 Hz | -2.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,360 Hz | +6.0 dB | 3.85 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.4 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 81.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.7 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 23 Hz | +2.5 dB | 3.10 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -1.7 dB | 1.19 |
| Peak | 454 Hz | +1.3 dB | 1.94 |
| Peak | 1,166 Hz | -1.2 dB | 3.94 |
| Peak | 3,224 Hz | -6.3 dB | 3.82 |
| Peak | 4,842 Hz | +2.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,459 Hz | +6.0 dB | 4.28 |
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Frequency Response
How the Zaylli Lyro measures across the audible range, against the Harman over-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 boizoff and kuulokenurkka. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.