Headphone correction · over-ear

Microsoft Surface Headphones EQ settings for Mac

Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 reins in what the measurement shows is too much; treble: it adds back what the measurement shows is missing. Biggest single move: +6.3 dB at 5064 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Low shelf105 Hz0.70-0.1 dB
Peak115 Hz0.48-6.0 dB
Peak377 Hz1.82-3.3 dB
Peak654 Hz1.25+4.6 dB
Peak1376 Hz4.84+1.1 dB
Peak2842 Hz3.73-2.2 dB
Peak3401 Hz5.98+1.4 dB
Peak5064 Hz1.44+6.3 dB
Peak7847 Hz6.00+1.3 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-0.5 dB

Preamp -6.3 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Microsoft Surface Headphones FAQ

Does Earwave support the Microsoft Surface Headphones?

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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 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 Microsoft Surface Headphones 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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