Headphone correction · over-ear

AKG K701 EQ settings for Mac

AKG K701 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 adds back what the measurement shows is missing; treble: it leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: +7.5 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak27 Hz3.27+0.7 dB
Peak55 Hz1.90-0.9 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+7.5 dB
Peak116 Hz3.55+1.2 dB
Peak131 Hz0.21-4.1 dB
Peak937 Hz0.65+3.7 dB
Peak2378 Hz2.56-3.3 dB
Peak3536 Hz3.04+3.6 dB
Peak5837 Hz5.42-2.9 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-0.6 dB

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

AKG K701 FAQ

Does Earwave support the AKG K701?

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 AKG K701 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 AKG K701 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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