Headphone correction · over-ear

Sony MDR-M1 EQ settings for Mac

Sony MDR-M1 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.0 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much; treble: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: +7.2 dB at 4390 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak59 Hz0.52-7.1 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+1.3 dB
Peak136 Hz3.70+0.7 dB
Peak171 Hz4.72-0.8 dB
Peak236 Hz4.00+2.4 dB
Peak2306 Hz0.44-1.7 dB
Peak4390 Hz1.61+7.2 dB
Peak5651 Hz6.00+1.1 dB
Peak6855 Hz6.00+0.9 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-3.2 dB

Preamp -6.0 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sony MDR-M1 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sony MDR-M1?

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-M1 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-M1 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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