The qdc Anole V14 ranks #845 out of 1253 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: qdc
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#845 qdc Anole V14: $2,900 Discontinued eBay
Same family: the qdc Anole V6 (lower-end model, ranked lower, rated 3.3/5) and the qdc Anole VX (lower-end model, ranked higher, rated 3.5/5).
Pros: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 67 against the Harman target.
Cons: An uneven response, 2.4 dB standard deviation from target. Discontinued.
Is the qdc Anole V14 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want sub-bass rumble that reaches down to 20 Hz.
- you are happy to use EQ: our preset lifts its Harman match by about 20 points.
Skip it if
- you want to buy it new: it is discontinued.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired (3.5mm / 2.5mm / 4.4mm modular) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.42 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Tribrid |
| Drivers | 10 Balanced Armature, 4 Electrostatic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 67 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+0.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.59 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ Presets
Harman 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Harman match with this EQ: 87 out of 100, up from 67.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 164 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.86 |
| Peak | 2,855 Hz | +3.9 dB | 3.87 |
| Peak | 4,708 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 7,466 Hz | -5.3 dB | 4.97 |
Neutral 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Neutral match with this EQ: 89 out of 100, up from 32.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 150 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.72 |
| Peak | 2,855 Hz | +3.9 dB | 3.87 |
| Peak | 4,708 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 7,466 Hz | -5.3 dB | 4.97 |
Studio flat 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Studio flat match with this EQ: 93 out of 100, up from 14.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -11.6 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 168 Hz | -4.9 dB | 0.74 |
| Peak | 611 Hz | +0.9 dB | 2.89 |
| Peak | 1,326 Hz | -1.7 dB | 2.86 |
| Peak | 2,773 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.50 |
| Peak | 3,502 Hz | +1.9 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 5,286 Hz | +3.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,442 Hz | -3.1 dB | 4.94 |
Warm 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Warm match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 73.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.3 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.0 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 30 Hz | +0.6 dB | 1.43 |
| Peak | 157 Hz | -3.0 dB | 0.91 |
| Peak | 608 Hz | +1.1 dB | 2.13 |
| Peak | 1,364 Hz | -1.5 dB | 3.47 |
| Peak | 3,022 Hz | +4.9 dB | 2.26 |
| Peak | 5,329 Hz | +3.7 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 7,525 Hz | -4.9 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bass match with this EQ: 88 out of 100, up from 70.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.2 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.4 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 186 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.89 |
| Peak | 2,855 Hz | +3.9 dB | 3.87 |
| Peak | 4,708 Hz | +4.3 dB | 0.79 |
| Peak | 7,466 Hz | -5.3 dB | 4.97 |
Bright target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted Bright match with this EQ: 92 out of 100, up from 23.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -9.1 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +0.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 152 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.67 |
| Peak | 569 Hz | +0.9 dB | 2.19 |
| Peak | 1,432 Hz | -2.3 dB | 2.02 |
| Peak | 3,148 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.04 |
| Peak | 5,419 Hz | +4.1 dB | 4.02 |
V-shaped target
Set a preamp of -6.6 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 median of 4 squig.link measurements, in the filter layout AutoEQ uses. Predicted V-shaped match with this EQ: 90 out of 100, up from 66.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.9 dB | 0.70 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | +1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 146 Hz | -1.9 dB | 1.11 |
| Peak | 527 Hz | +1.0 dB | 2.25 |
| Peak | 1,368 Hz | -2.8 dB | 1.64 |
| Peak | 2,954 Hz | +6.0 dB | 0.98 |
| Peak | 5,362 Hz | +4.2 dB | 3.10 |
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Frequency Response
How the qdc Anole V14 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 median of 4 independent measurements, so one odd sample or rig cannot skew it, and both lines are shifted so their 500 Hz to 2 kHz average sits at 0 dB.
Measurement data: median of 4 measurements from the squig.link databases of bukanaudiophile, precog, soundcheck39 and superreview. Thanks to each of them for publishing their work.
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