Headphone correction · over-ear
Sennheiser HD 550 EQ settings for Mac
Sennheiser HD 550 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 leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: +8.0 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 56 Hz | 2.46 | -0.7 dB |
| Peak | 67 Hz | 0.34 | -3.4 dB |
| Peak | 83 Hz | 3.02 | +0.6 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | +8.0 dB |
| Peak | 1280 Hz | 1.99 | -2.1 dB |
| Peak | 2040 Hz | 1.90 | +2.2 dB |
| Peak | 4135 Hz | 5.98 | +2.3 dB |
| Peak | 5001 Hz | 5.47 | -1.7 dB |
| Peak | 9968 Hz | 1.23 | +3.2 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -4.3 dB |
Preamp -6.3 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Sennheiser HD 550 FAQ
Does Earwave support the Sennheiser HD 550?
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 Sennheiser HD 550 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 Sennheiser HD 550 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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