Headphone correction · over-ear

Stax SR-X9000 EQ settings for Mac

Stax SR-X9000 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 adds back what the measurement shows is missing; treble: it reins in what the measurement shows is too much. Biggest single move: -5.9 dB at 1081 Hz (Peak).

The measured correction

FilterFrequencyQGain
Peak45 Hz4.46+1.0 dB
Peak71 Hz3.73-1.7 dB
Low shelf105 Hz0.70+5.7 dB
Peak201 Hz1.69-0.9 dB
Peak1081 Hz1.99-5.9 dB
Peak2699 Hz1.47+2.5 dB
Peak5305 Hz6.00+2.1 dB
Peak6342 Hz6.00-1.8 dB
Peak7973 Hz1.92+2.4 dB
High shelf10000 Hz0.70-4.2 dB

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

Stax SR-X9000 FAQ

Does Earwave support the Stax SR-X9000?

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 Stax SR-X9000 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 Stax SR-X9000 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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