Headphone correction · over-ear

Sennheiser HE 1 Orpheus 2 EQ settings for Mac

Sennheiser HE 1 Orpheus 2 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -2.7 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: -5.0 dB at 10000 Hz (High shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak35 Hz3.48+0.3 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+2.4 dB
Peak126 Hz2.08+0.2 dB
Peak129 Hz0.27-1.0 dB
Peak1069 Hz2.41-1.2 dB
Peak1657 Hz1.49+3.1 dB
Peak2851 Hz3.18-2.2 dB
Peak4549 Hz5.09+1.7 dB
Peak5887 Hz5.47-1.5 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-5.0 dB

Preamp -2.7 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sennheiser HE 1 Orpheus 2 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sennheiser HE 1 Orpheus 2?

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 HE 1 Orpheus 2 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 HE 1 Orpheus 2 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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