Headphone correction · in-ear

Etymotic ER3SE EQ settings for Mac

Etymotic ER3SE is an in-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.5 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: +7.4 dB at 7528 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.2 dB
Peak206 Hz0.65-1.6 dB
Peak837 Hz1.72+1.9 dB
Peak1388 Hz3.82-0.3 dB
Peak1942 Hz0.45-4.2 dB
Peak4933 Hz3.44-0.6 dB
Peak6000 Hz6.00+0.9 dB
Peak7528 Hz0.72+7.4 dB
Peak8498 Hz2.74-1.8 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70+4.0 dB

Preamp -6.5 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Etymotic ER3SE FAQ

Does Earwave support the Etymotic ER3SE?

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 Etymotic ER3SE 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 Etymotic ER3SE 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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