Headphone correction · over-ear

Stax SR-404 EQ settings for Mac

Stax SR-404 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.1 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: -9.4 dB at 73 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak48 Hz1.89+2.9 dB
Peak73 Hz1.61-9.4 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+6.2 dB
Peak467 Hz1.53+1.0 dB
Peak1537 Hz1.58-5.1 dB
Peak4683 Hz4.95+2.9 dB
Peak5916 Hz5.68-5.1 dB
Peak9211 Hz1.57+4.3 dB
Peak10000 Hz0.27+2.1 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-8.6 dB

Preamp -6.1 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Stax SR-404 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Stax SR-404?

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 Stax SR-404 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 Stax SR-404 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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