Headphone correction · over-ear
Apple AirPods Max EQ settings for Mac
Apple AirPods Max is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -4.7 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much; treble: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: -5.5 dB at 10000 Hz (High shelf).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 66 Hz | 1.65 | +0.6 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | -3.0 dB |
| Peak | 218 Hz | 1.41 | -2.9 dB |
| Peak | 1031 Hz | 0.99 | -3.2 dB |
| Peak | 3185 Hz | 0.56 | +3.1 dB |
| Peak | 4045 Hz | 5.82 | +2.1 dB |
| Peak | 4834 Hz | 6.00 | -1.8 dB |
| Peak | 7273 Hz | 2.41 | +3.6 dB |
| Peak | 9508 Hz | 2.20 | +2.7 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -5.5 dB |
Preamp -4.7 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Apple AirPods Max FAQ
Does Earwave support the Apple AirPods Max?
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 Apple AirPods Max 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 Apple AirPods Max 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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