Headphone correction · over-ear

Sennheiser PC38X EQ settings for Mac

Sennheiser PC38X is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.8 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: +8.8 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak62 Hz0.50-5.8 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+8.8 dB
Peak540 Hz1.45+0.7 dB
Peak1333 Hz1.56-2.2 dB
Peak4300 Hz6.00+1.2 dB
Peak5134 Hz6.00-1.8 dB
Peak5431 Hz4.56-0.9 dB
Peak6282 Hz3.74+1.1 dB
Peak8945 Hz1.79+6.5 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-0.2 dB

Preamp -6.8 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sennheiser PC38X FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sennheiser PC38X?

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 PC38X 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 PC38X 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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