Headphone correction · over-ear

Stax SR-009S EQ settings for Mac

Stax SR-009S is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.3 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: +5.7 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak50 Hz4.06+1.2 dB
Peak68 Hz2.84-1.1 dB
Peak76 Hz2.13-0.2 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+5.7 dB
Peak213 Hz1.95-0.6 dB
Peak1140 Hz1.04-4.2 dB
Peak2342 Hz3.37+4.4 dB
Peak5079 Hz4.77-5.7 dB
Peak8102 Hz1.17+3.6 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-3.8 dB

Preamp -6.3 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Stax SR-009S FAQ

Does Earwave support the Stax SR-009S?

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 Stax SR-009S 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 Stax SR-009S 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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