Headphone correction · over-ear

Valco VMK20 EQ settings for Mac

Valco VMK20 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 leaves it close to neutral; treble: it leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: +5.9 dB at 4222 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak54 Hz1.78-0.4 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+2.4 dB
Peak187 Hz0.18-2.9 dB
Peak836 Hz6.00+1.6 dB
Peak1072 Hz4.13-2.1 dB
Peak1486 Hz4.47+1.0 dB
Peak2069 Hz1.79+4.9 dB
Peak4222 Hz2.26+5.9 dB
Peak5949 Hz5.50-5.8 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-0.4 dB

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

Valco VMK20 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Valco VMK20?

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 Valco VMK20 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 Valco VMK20 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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