Headphone correction · over-ear

Sony WH-1000XM6 EQ settings for Mac

Sony WH-1000XM6 is an over-ear headphone. This measured profile applies 10 parametric bands with a -4.4 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: +5.2 dB at 7457 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak53 Hz1.86+0.6 dB
Peak93 Hz1.45-0.2 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70-4.0 dB
Peak181 Hz0.79-2.7 dB
Peak637 Hz3.67-0.9 dB
Peak840 Hz4.20+0.9 dB
Peak1298 Hz1.37+4.2 dB
Peak2112 Hz1.13-2.9 dB
Peak7457 Hz1.98+5.2 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-4.1 dB

Preamp -4.4 dB · 10 bands · target: Harman · Earwave applies this exactly as listed.

Sony WH-1000XM6 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Sony WH-1000XM6?

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 Sony WH-1000XM6 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 Sony WH-1000XM6 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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