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MDR-XB500 Reference

For the Sony MDR-XB500 · Reference · AutoEq via OPRA

Neutral
Response curve10 bands · ±9 dB
+60-620 Hz1001k10k20k
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Measurement-derived reference tuning for the Sony MDR-XB500. Profile by AutoEQ, measured by Innerfidelity, and distributed through OPRA under CC BY-SA 4.0.

AutoEq via OPRA

Reference source
Profile
AutoEQ
Measured by
Innerfidelity
Target
AutoEq default over-ear target

Converted to Spectra filter names; frequency, gain, and Q values are unchanged. The source preamp is replaced by Spectra automatic headroom after response verification.

Parametric bands10 active
TypeFreqGainQ
Low Shelf105 Hz+0.9—
Peak228 Hz-8.90.49
Peak3.1 kHz+6.31.29
Peak844 Hz+7.51.29
Peak1.5 kHz-2.22.71
High Shelf10 kHz+2.7—
Peak9.6 kHz+3.51.59
Peak5.4 kHz-4.34.56
Peak46 Hz-0.42.13
Peak7.1 kHz+1.25.00

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