Headphone correction · over-ear
Sennheiser HD 820 EQ settings for Mac
Sennheiser HD 820 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.2 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it leaves it close to neutral; treble: it leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: -8.6 dB at 147 Hz (Peak).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 69 Hz | 0.80 | -2.8 dB |
| Peak | 74 Hz | 2.74 | +6.7 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | -2.9 dB |
| Peak | 147 Hz | 1.79 | -8.6 dB |
| Peak | 294 Hz | 2.24 | +7.6 dB |
| Peak | 965 Hz | 1.74 | -3.9 dB |
| Peak | 3823 Hz | 5.33 | +3.6 dB |
| Peak | 5091 Hz | 5.68 | -4.0 dB |
| Peak | 5732 Hz | 0.18 | +1.8 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -1.1 dB |
Preamp -6.2 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Sennheiser HD 820 FAQ
Does Earwave support the Sennheiser HD 820?
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 820 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 820 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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