Headphone correction · over-ear

Sony MDR-F1 EQ settings for Mac

Sony MDR-F1 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.4 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: +7.4 dB at 7426 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak76 Hz3.44+1.3 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.4 dB
Peak124 Hz1.84-0.4 dB
Peak229 Hz0.92-1.8 dB
Peak1342 Hz0.97-6.6 dB
Peak2323 Hz4.23+0.9 dB
Peak2947 Hz5.34-1.0 dB
Peak4793 Hz1.54-6.0 dB
Peak7426 Hz0.27+7.4 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-3.4 dB

Preamp -6.4 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sony MDR-F1 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sony MDR-F1?

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 Sony MDR-F1 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 Sony MDR-F1 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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