The qdc Anole VX ranks #146 out of 238 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: qdc
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#146 qdc Anole VX: $2,499.00 Shenzhenaudio eBay
Pros: Ten balanced armatures keep bass close to target, within about 1.4 dB from 20 Hz to 200 Hz in squig.link measurements, so low end is clean and controlled rather than boomy. The tuning suits warm and bass-leaning listeners, and sensitivity of 110 to 113 dB/mW means it runs from a phone with plenty of headroom.
Cons: Across hobbyist measurements a deep 10.7 dB dip near 5.4 kHz leaves the presence band 6.2 dB low, so vocals, snare and guitars lose clarity and attack. Crinacle’s preference score of 67 is low for its price, and the qdc Gemini, Noble Audio Kadence and Shuoer Cadenza 12 all rate higher for less money.
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.81 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Balanced armature |
| Drivers | 10 x balanced armature |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 67 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Sensitivity | 110-113 dB SPL/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-1.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.34 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman 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 AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +1.8 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 140 Hz | -2.8 dB | 0.75 |
| Peak | 9,209 Hz | +3.5 dB | 2.24 |
| Peak | 3,239 Hz | +3.2 dB | 0.89 |
| Peak | 1,349 Hz | -3.3 dB | 1.64 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -1.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,253 Hz | +3.8 dB | 4.77 |
| Peak | 508 Hz | +0.7 dB | 2.37 |
| Peak | 6,539 Hz | -2.8 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 4,387 Hz | -2.6 dB | 6.00 |
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