Headphone correction · over-ear
Stax SR-5 Gold EQ settings for Mac
Stax SR-5 Gold 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 leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: +6.8 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | +6.8 dB |
| Peak | 167 Hz | 0.24 | -2.8 dB |
| Peak | 1009 Hz | 5.12 | -1.4 dB |
| Peak | 1729 Hz | 2.30 | +4.7 dB |
| Peak | 2803 Hz | 3.96 | -4.4 dB |
| Peak | 4211 Hz | 4.37 | +3.1 dB |
| Peak | 5399 Hz | 5.64 | -3.7 dB |
| Peak | 7374 Hz | 5.49 | +3.3 dB |
| Peak | 8310 Hz | 2.34 | +4.6 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -6.7 dB |
Preamp -6.2 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Stax SR-5 Gold FAQ
Does Earwave support the Stax SR-5 Gold?
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-5 Gold 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-5 Gold 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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