Headphone correction · in-ear
Kiwi Ears Quintet EQ settings for Mac
Kiwi Ears Quintet is an in-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -3.4 dB preamp to bring it toward the Harman target. Low end: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much; treble: it leaves it close to neutral. Biggest single move: +3.4 dB at 6241 Hz (Peak).
The measured correction
| Filter | Frequency | Q | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | 66 Hz | 0.96 | +1.8 dB |
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | 0.70 | -2.8 dB |
| Peak | 185 Hz | 0.83 | -1.9 dB |
| Peak | 861 Hz | 2.26 | +0.6 dB |
| Peak | 1348 Hz | 3.11 | -0.7 dB |
| Peak | 2528 Hz | 1.02 | +1.6 dB |
| Peak | 3045 Hz | 4.75 | -0.5 dB |
| Peak | 4038 Hz | 4.14 | +0.8 dB |
| Peak | 6241 Hz | 5.42 | +3.4 dB |
| High shelf | 10000 Hz | 0.70 | -3.0 dB |
Preamp -3.4 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.
Kiwi Ears Quintet FAQ
Does Earwave support the Kiwi Ears Quintet?
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 Kiwi Ears Quintet 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 Kiwi Ears Quintet 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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