Headphone correction · over-ear

Sennheiser HD 599 EQ settings for Mac

Sennheiser HD 599 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.2 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: +6.1 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak40 Hz3.06+1.0 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.1 dB
Peak152 Hz0.59-4.3 dB
Peak1751 Hz1.45+4.4 dB
Peak3175 Hz4.70-2.0 dB
Peak3690 Hz4.38+0.7 dB
Peak4485 Hz2.72-1.9 dB
Peak5771 Hz5.56-2.8 dB
Peak9629 Hz1.71+6.0 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-0.7 dB

Preamp -6.2 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sennheiser HD 599 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sennheiser HD 599?

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 599 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 599 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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