Headphone correction · over-ear

Grado SR225i EQ settings for Mac

Grado SR225i is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.3 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: +6.4 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak96 Hz1.20-2.4 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.4 dB
Peak856 Hz0.39+3.0 dB
Peak2098 Hz6.00-1.9 dB
Peak2339 Hz1.17-4.8 dB
Peak2475 Hz4.34+1.6 dB
Peak3637 Hz5.99-2.7 dB
Peak4556 Hz6.00+2.6 dB
Peak8070 Hz2.07-4.0 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70+0.5 dB

Preamp -6.3 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Grado SR225i FAQ

Does Earwave support the Grado SR225i?

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 Grado SR225i 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 Grado SR225i 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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