Headphone correction · in-ear

Etymotic ER2XR EQ settings for Mac

Etymotic ER2XR is an in-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -5.6 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: +6.0 dB at 8481 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak71 Hz1.61+0.6 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+1.1 dB
Peak131 Hz2.32-0.4 dB
Peak199 Hz1.31-1.7 dB
Peak870 Hz1.77+1.4 dB
Peak1339 Hz2.97-1.2 dB
Peak2066 Hz1.19-4.0 dB
Peak4446 Hz1.46+1.8 dB
Peak8481 Hz0.99+6.0 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-1.9 dB

Preamp -5.6 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Etymotic ER2XR FAQ

Does Earwave support the Etymotic ER2XR?

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 Etymotic ER2XR 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 Etymotic ER2XR 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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