Headphone correction · over-ear
Monoprice Modern Retro EQ settings for Mac
Monoprice Modern Retro is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.7 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much; treble: it leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: -8.7 dB at 5864 Hz (Peak).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | -5.8 dB |
| Peak | 132 Hz | 0.61 | -6.2 dB |
| Peak | 242 Hz | 2.68 | -3.8 dB |
| Peak | 361 Hz | 0.68 | +1.9 dB |
| Peak | 2821 Hz | 4.81 | -3.8 dB |
| Peak | 3409 Hz | 5.68 | +3.0 dB |
| Peak | 4314 Hz | 3.42 | +4.6 dB |
| Peak | 5864 Hz | 2.10 | -8.7 dB |
| Peak | 10000 Hz | 0.22 | +6.2 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -4.0 dB |
Preamp -6.7 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Monoprice Modern Retro FAQ
Does Earwave support the Monoprice Modern Retro?
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 Monoprice Modern Retro 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 Monoprice Modern Retro 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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