Headphone correction · over-ear

Sony MDR-R10 EQ settings for Mac

Sony MDR-R10 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 adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: +6.7 dB at 3306 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak73 Hz2.85+1.6 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.1 dB
Peak163 Hz1.09-1.7 dB
Peak498 Hz1.58+0.6 dB
Peak836 Hz2.46-0.5 dB
Peak1492 Hz0.99-3.4 dB
Peak3306 Hz1.89+6.7 dB
Peak4511 Hz6.00+1.9 dB
Peak5492 Hz5.83-2.2 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-2.9 dB

Preamp -6.2 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sony MDR-R10 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sony MDR-R10?

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-R10 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-R10 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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