Headphone correction · over-ear

Bose QuietComfort 45 EQ settings for Mac

Bose QuietComfort 45 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -2.2 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much; treble: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much. Biggest single move: -7.7 dB at 5490 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak70 Hz1.97-0.1 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70-1.4 dB
Peak161 Hz1.15-2.2 dB
Peak390 Hz2.32+0.5 dB
Peak2328 Hz2.15-5.2 dB
Peak4242 Hz0.24+3.5 dB
Peak5490 Hz2.06-7.7 dB
Peak6508 Hz5.04-1.0 dB
Peak8352 Hz1.93+2.9 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-7.0 dB

Preamp -2.2 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Bose QuietComfort 45 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Bose QuietComfort 45?

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 Bose QuietComfort 45 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 Bose QuietComfort 45 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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