Headphone correction · over-ear
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X EQ settings for Mac
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.5 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: +7.0 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | +7.0 dB |
| Peak | 132 Hz | 0.44 | -4.4 dB |
| Peak | 1295 Hz | 1.00 | -3.9 dB |
| Peak | 2506 Hz | 1.39 | +4.7 dB |
| Peak | 2773 Hz | 6.00 | -1.6 dB |
| Peak | 3282 Hz | 5.84 | +3.3 dB |
| Peak | 4177 Hz | 5.95 | -3.9 dB |
| Peak | 4931 Hz | 6.00 | +1.7 dB |
| Peak | 8349 Hz | 1.37 | +6.5 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -2.0 dB |
Preamp -6.5 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X FAQ
Does Earwave support the Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X?
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 Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X 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 Audio-Technica ATH-AD500X 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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