Headphone correction · over-ear

HIFIMAN HE4XX EQ settings for Mac

HIFIMAN HE4XX is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.4 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: +7.2 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak70 Hz2.82-0.7 dB
Peak88 Hz0.39-2.7 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+7.2 dB
Peak121 Hz2.01+0.6 dB
Peak1012 Hz2.72-2.3 dB
Peak1803 Hz2.74+3.7 dB
Peak2989 Hz3.89-1.9 dB
Peak5235 Hz5.38+3.6 dB
Peak9477 Hz2.22+3.9 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-6.1 dB

Preamp -6.4 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

HIFIMAN HE4XX FAQ

Does Earwave support the HIFIMAN HE4XX?

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 HIFIMAN HE4XX 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 HIFIMAN HE4XX 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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