Headphone correction · over-ear
HyperX Cloud Alpha EQ settings for Mac
HyperX Cloud Alpha is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -6.3 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: +7.1 dB at 105 Hz (Low shelf).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 41 Hz | 2.00 | -0.4 dB |
| Peak | 104 Hz | 0.23 | -5.9 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | +7.1 dB |
| Peak | 159 Hz | 3.01 | +0.5 dB |
| Peak | 212 Hz | 3.66 | -0.5 dB |
| Peak | 733 Hz | 0.92 | +4.5 dB |
| Peak | 1964 Hz | 4.33 | +0.5 dB |
| Peak | 4324 Hz | 2.87 | +6.7 dB |
| Peak | 6110 Hz | 3.21 | -3.0 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -5.6 dB |
Preamp -6.3 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
HyperX Cloud Alpha FAQ
Does Earwave support the HyperX Cloud Alpha?
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 HyperX Cloud Alpha 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 HyperX Cloud Alpha 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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