Headphone correction · over-ear
Fairphone Fairbuds XL EQ settings for Mac
Fairphone Fairbuds XL is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -7.2 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much; treble: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: -7.6 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 60 Hz | 1.03 | +7.1 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | -7.6 dB |
| Peak | 242 Hz | 1.04 | -1.8 dB |
| Peak | 979 Hz | 1.35 | -2.0 dB |
| Peak | 1598 Hz | 4.26 | +1.3 dB |
| Peak | 2037 Hz | 4.81 | -2.5 dB |
| Peak | 2813 Hz | 5.68 | +1.6 dB |
| Peak | 3409 Hz | 2.60 | +7.2 dB |
| Peak | 6413 Hz | 5.06 | -4.2 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | +0.9 dB |
Preamp -7.2 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Fairphone Fairbuds XL FAQ
Does Earwave support the Fairphone Fairbuds XL?
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 Fairphone Fairbuds XL 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 Fairphone Fairbuds XL 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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