Headphone correction · over-ear

Stax SR-L500 EQ settings for Mac

Stax SR-L500 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: -7.8 dB at 1291 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak48 Hz4.28+0.8 dB
Peak65 Hz3.15-0.6 dB
Peak95 Hz0.80-2.2 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.5 dB
Peak1291 Hz1.29-7.8 dB
Peak2339 Hz3.53+1.1 dB
Peak2627 Hz0.39+4.7 dB
Peak3029 Hz4.93-1.5 dB
Peak5678 Hz3.22-6.6 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-5.3 dB

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

Stax SR-L500 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Stax SR-L500?

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-L500 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-L500 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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