Headphone correction · over-ear

Audeze LCD-5 EQ settings for Mac

Audeze LCD-5 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 adds back what the measurement shows is missing; treble: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much. Biggest single move: -8.3 dB at 3769 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.4 dB
Peak121 Hz0.31-2.1 dB
Peak1241 Hz1.03-5.3 dB
Peak2190 Hz3.60+1.1 dB
Peak2968 Hz3.35-0.9 dB
Peak3769 Hz1.07-8.3 dB
Peak4074 Hz4.83+1.3 dB
Peak4981 Hz6.00-1.1 dB
Peak6732 Hz0.18+7.7 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-6.3 dB

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

Audeze LCD-5 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Audeze LCD-5?

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 Audeze LCD-5 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 Audeze LCD-5 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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