Headphone correction · in-ear

Sony WF-1000XM5 EQ settings for Mac

Sony WF-1000XM5 is an in-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -2.6 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it leaves it close to neutral; treble: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: +5.4 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak68 Hz0.27-4.8 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+5.4 dB
Peak449 Hz4.15+0.3 dB
Peak677 Hz2.75-0.2 dB
Peak1377 Hz0.31+2.6 dB
Peak1806 Hz1.16-3.5 dB
Peak3757 Hz2.56+0.3 dB
Peak5057 Hz5.70-0.7 dB
Peak6875 Hz3.49+1.8 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70+2.3 dB

Preamp -2.6 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sony WF-1000XM5 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sony WF-1000XM5?

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 Sony WF-1000XM5 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 Sony WF-1000XM5 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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