Headphone correction · in-ear

Etymotic hf5 EQ settings for Mac

Etymotic hf5 is an in-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.3 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing; treble: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: +7.7 dB at 7190 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak57 Hz1.90+0.5 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.1 dB
Peak221 Hz0.68-1.7 dB
Peak844 Hz2.24+0.7 dB
Peak1257 Hz2.70-0.8 dB
Peak2324 Hz0.42-3.1 dB
Peak7190 Hz0.81+7.7 dB
Peak7755 Hz3.99-1.4 dB
Peak9788 Hz4.49-1.3 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70+4.1 dB

Preamp -6.3 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Etymotic hf5 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Etymotic hf5?

Yes. It is one of 812 measured models in Earwave's catalog. Pick it once and everything you play inherits the correction until you switch output.

Do I need the Etymotic hf5 correction to use Earwave?

No. The 31-band EQ, presets, stereo width and room ambience work on any headphones or speakers. Calibration is a bonus for models someone has measured.

Does the Etymotic hf5 profile cost extra?

No. Headphone correction is part of Earwave rather than an add-on: no account, no extra purchase, no subscription.

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