Headphone correction · over-ear
Sennheiser HD 8XX EQ settings for Mac
Sennheiser HD 8XX 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 adds back what the measurement shows is missing; treble: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much. Biggest single move: +6.6 dB at 1511 Hz (Peak).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 36 Hz | 2.00 | -0.4 dB |
| Peak | 57 Hz | 3.46 | +1.4 dB |
| Peak | 83 Hz | 2.52 | -0.6 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | +5.4 dB |
| Peak | 227 Hz | 0.46 | -4.1 dB |
| Peak | 792 Hz | 0.96 | -2.6 dB |
| Peak | 1511 Hz | 1.31 | +6.6 dB |
| Peak | 2241 Hz | 2.61 | +3.5 dB |
| Peak | 5514 Hz | 4.64 | -1.8 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -1.3 dB |
Preamp -6.2 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Sennheiser HD 8XX FAQ
Does Earwave support the Sennheiser HD 8XX?
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 8XX 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 8XX 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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