Panasonic RP-HJE120 EQ settings for Mac
Measured EQ correction for the Panasonic RP-HJE120, the specs that matter, and what changes when you use them with a Mac. Copy the settings and apply them in one click.
The short answer
- Lowers 50 to 350 Hz by about 2 to 7 dB, most near 180 Hz.
- Adds about 2.5 to 4 dB from 1 to 4 kHz.
- Adds about 4 to 7.5 dB from 7 to 12 kHz, most near 9 kHz.
- Adds about 3 dB at the very top.
RP-HJE120 at a glance
Wired in-ear earphones. Official specifications from Panasonic:
- Driver
- 9 mm
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Cable
- About 1.1 m, 3.5 mm plug
- Weight
- About 12 g with cord
Sources: Panasonic: RP-HJE120 specs.
Using the RP-HJE120 with a Mac
Wired, so no Bluetooth codec. The RP-HJE120 connect with a cable, so nothing is compressed on the way: plug them into the Mac's headphone jack, or a USB-C adapter or DAC.
What the measurements show
This correction comes from AutoEQ, based on oratory1990's measurements of the RP-HJE120. It shows how much to boost or cut at each frequency to bring the earbuds closer to AutoEQ's neutral target:
- Lowers 50 to 350 Hz by about 2 to 7 dB, most near 180 Hz.
- Adds about 2.5 to 4 dB from 1 to 4 kHz.
- Adds about 4 to 7.5 dB from 7 to 12 kHz, most near 9 kHz.
- Adds about 3 dB at the very top.
Fit, ear tips and your own ears all change what you hear, and neutral isn't everyone's favourite sound. Use this as a starting point, then adjust by ear.
Apply it in TuningMac (parametric EQ)
TuningMac's Advanced EQ imports this format directly. Copy the settings, then:
- Open TuningMac ▸ Settings ▸ Advanced EQ with your RP-HJE120 connected.
- Turn on Use Advanced EQ for RP-HJE120 (or whatever you've named them on your Mac).
- Choose More ▸ Paste from Clipboard.
TuningMac saves it for your RP-HJE120 and loads it whenever they connect.
Preamp: -7.5 dB Filter 1: ON LSC Fc 105 Hz Gain 6.9 dB Q 0.70 Filter 2: ON PK Fc 69 Hz Gain -5.4 dB Q 0.19 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 8905 Hz Gain 6.2 dB Q 1.77 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 127 Hz Gain -4.1 dB Q 0.23 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 1128 Hz Gain 5.1 dB Q 0.41 Filter 6: ON HSC Fc 10000 Hz Gain 2.8 dB Q 0.70 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 5414 Hz Gain -3.7 dB Q 5.69 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 3853 Hz Gain 2.0 dB Q 3.18 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 2384 Hz Gain -0.9 dB Q 2.73 Filter 10: ON PK Fc 6454 Hz Gain 1.0 dB Q 6.00
| # | Type | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Shelf | 105 Hz | +6.9 dB | 0.70 |
| 2 | Bell | 69 Hz | −5.4 dB | 0.19 |
| 3 | Bell | 8.9 kHz | +6.2 dB | 1.77 |
| 4 | Bell | 127 Hz | −4.1 dB | 0.23 |
| 5 | Bell | 1.13 kHz | +5.1 dB | 0.41 |
| 6 | High Shelf | 10 kHz | +2.8 dB | 0.70 |
| 7 | Bell | 5.41 kHz | −3.7 dB | 5.69 |
| 8 | Bell | 3.85 kHz | +2.0 dB | 3.18 |
| 9 | Bell | 2.38 kHz | −0.9 dB | 2.73 |
| 10 | Bell | 6.45 kHz | +1.0 dB | 6.00 |
Preamp: −7.5 dB. It lowers the overall level so the boosts don't clip.
Prefer simple sliders? The 10-band version
No Advanced EQ needed: AutoEQ also gives values for a standard 10-band equalizer, the same bands as TuningMac's main EQ. In the menu bar popover choose Custom, set each slider, and set the preamp to about −8.0 dB.
Values in dB, at 31 Hz to 16 kHz. The parametric version above is more precise.
Questions
Do the Panasonic RP-HJE120 need a Bluetooth codec on a Mac?+
None: the RP-HJE120 are wired. Plug them into the Mac's headphone jack, or a USB-C adapter or DAC, and the sound reaches them without Bluetooth compression.
What are the best EQ settings for the Panasonic RP-HJE120?+
AutoEQ's correction, based on oratory1990's measurements, lowers 50 to 350 Hz by up to 7 dB, adds up to 4 dB from 1 to 4 kHz and up to 7.5 dB from 7 to 12 kHz, with a preamp of -7.5 dB. The exact values are on this page, ready to copy. Treat it as a neutral starting point and adjust to taste.
Should I turn off the EQ in Panasonic's app?+
For the most accurate result, yes. An equalizer set in Panasonic's app is applied inside the earbuds, so it also affects your Mac and would add to this correction. TuningMac's EQ only changes sound from your Mac, so it won't affect your phone.
Tune your RP-HJE120 on your Mac
Parametric and 10-band EQ, noise control and battery in the menu bar.
EQ data from AutoEQ by Jaakko Pasanen (MIT licence), measurement by oratory1990. Specifications from Panasonic's published specifications. Panasonic RP-HJE120 is a trademark of Panasonic; TuningMac is not affiliated with Panasonic.