Headphone correction · over-ear
Sennheiser HD 559 EQ settings for Mac
Sennheiser HD 559 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -7.1 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it leaves it close to neutral; treble: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: +16.8 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 57 Hz | 0.29 | -15.5 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | +16.8 dB |
| Peak | 1333 Hz | 1.86 | +5.9 dB |
| Peak | 1855 Hz | 3.75 | +4.2 dB |
| Peak | 2286 Hz | 5.82 | +1.1 dB |
| Peak | 2971 Hz | 4.77 | -3.3 dB |
| Peak | 3736 Hz | 6.00 | +2.6 dB |
| Peak | 5108 Hz | 5.23 | -1.3 dB |
| Peak | 8586 Hz | 1.38 | +6.4 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | +1.1 dB |
Preamp -7.1 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Sennheiser HD 559 FAQ
Does Earwave support the Sennheiser HD 559?
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 Sennheiser HD 559 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 Sennheiser HD 559 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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