Headphone correction · over-ear

Bowers & Wilkins P5 EQ settings for Mac

Bowers & Wilkins P5 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 adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: +8.1 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak59 Hz0.52-5.1 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+8.1 dB
Peak174 Hz2.98+0.7 dB
Peak238 Hz3.53-0.8 dB
Peak444 Hz0.77+3.9 dB
Peak1573 Hz0.68-5.6 dB
Peak3416 Hz2.69+6.8 dB
Peak6372 Hz5.13-5.0 dB
Peak8648 Hz5.07+2.4 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70+6.4 dB

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

Bowers & Wilkins P5 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Bowers & Wilkins P5?

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 Bowers & Wilkins P5 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 Bowers & Wilkins P5 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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