Headphone correction · over-ear

Beyerdynamic DT 880 EQ settings for Mac

Beyerdynamic DT 880 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.4 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: +7.4 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+7.4 dB
Peak112 Hz0.30-3.4 dB
Peak234 Hz2.41-0.4 dB
Peak480 Hz2.40+0.5 dB
Peak940 Hz4.04-0.6 dB
Peak1320 Hz0.54+2.1 dB
Peak2939 Hz4.92-0.5 dB
Peak4480 Hz4.24+3.9 dB
Peak5760 Hz4.97-6.1 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-3.1 dB

Preamp -6.4 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Beyerdynamic DT 880 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Beyerdynamic DT 880?

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 Beyerdynamic DT 880 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 Beyerdynamic DT 880 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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