Headphone correction · in-ear

Sony XBA-H3 EQ settings for Mac

Sony XBA-H3 is an in-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.6 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it leaves it close to neutral; treble: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much. Biggest single move: +6.6 dB at 2618 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+2.7 dB
Peak151 Hz0.66-3.5 dB
Peak600 Hz1.55+1.6 dB
Peak900 Hz2.26+0.4 dB
Peak1361 Hz1.94-1.0 dB
Peak2618 Hz2.89+6.6 dB
Peak2897 Hz5.97+0.4 dB
Peak4843 Hz5.04-3.8 dB
Peak6524 Hz6.00+3.2 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-3.4 dB

Preamp -6.6 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sony XBA-H3 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sony XBA-H3?

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 XBA-H3 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 XBA-H3 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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