Redmi Buds 6 Pro EQ settings for Mac
Measured EQ correction for the Redmi Buds 6 Pro, 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
- Adds about 7 dB of bass shelf.
- Adds about 7 dB around 6.3 kHz.
- Cuts about 6 dB below 64 Hz.
- Adds about 5 dB of high shelf above 10 kHz.
Redmi Buds 6 Pro at a glance
True wireless earbuds with adaptive ANC, released in 2024. Official specifications from Xiaomi:
- Driver
- 11 mm dynamic + 6 mm planar
- ANC
- Adaptive ANC (up to 55 dB)
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Battery
- Up to 7 h (buds) + 36 h (case)
- Weight
- 5.1 g per bud
- IP rating
- IP54
Sources: Xiaomi: Redmi Buds 6 Pro product page.
Using the Redmi Buds 6 Pro with a Mac
Codec: AAC, not LDAC. The Redmi Buds 6 Pro support AAC, SBC and LDAC, but macOS doesn't support LDAC. On a Mac they play over AAC, which carries the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz range at standard sample rates (44.1 or 48 kHz). The 40 kHz hi-res figure only applies to LDAC, which Macs don't support.
Calls sound worse than music. As soon as an app uses the earbuds' microphone (Zoom, FaceTime, a dictation shortcut), Bluetooth switches to hands-free mode, which has much lower audio quality. Pick your Mac's built-in microphone as the input to keep the Redmi Buds 6 Pro in stereo music mode.
Noise control without your phone. Xiaomi's app only runs on phones. TuningMac asks your earbuds which noise controls they support and shows them in the menu bar. It hasn't been tested on the Redmi Buds 6 Pro yet. How it works
What the measurements show
This correction comes from AutoEQ, based on Regan Cipher's measurements of the Redmi Buds 6 Pro. It shows how much to boost or cut at each frequency to bring the earbuds closer to AutoEQ's neutral target:
- Adds about 7 dB of bass shelf.
- Adds about 7 dB around 6.3 kHz.
- Cuts about 6 dB below 64 Hz.
- Adds about 5 dB of high shelf above 10 kHz.
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 Redmi Buds 6 Pro connected.
- Turn on Use Advanced EQ for Redmi Buds 6 Pro (or whatever you've named them on your Mac).
- Choose More ▸ Paste from Clipboard.
TuningMac saves it for your Redmi Buds 6 Pro and loads it whenever they connect.
Preamp: -6.3 dB Filter 1: ON LSC Fc 105 Hz Gain 7.1 dB Q 0.70 Filter 2: ON PK Fc 1094 Hz Gain -2.0 dB Q 0.21 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 6257 Hz Gain 6.8 dB Q 1.31 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 64 Hz Gain -5.9 dB Q 0.82 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 3413 Hz Gain 3.7 dB Q 3.74 Filter 6: ON HSC Fc 10000 Hz Gain 5.2 dB Q 0.70 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 9199 Hz Gain -1.9 dB Q 1.96 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 1322 Hz Gain 1.7 dB Q 2.36 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 887 Hz Gain -1.1 dB Q 2.69 Filter 10: ON PK Fc 2268 Hz Gain -1.6 dB Q 4.69
| # | Type | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Shelf | 105 Hz | +7.1 dB | 0.70 |
| 2 | Bell | 1.09 kHz | −2.0 dB | 0.21 |
| 3 | Bell | 6.26 kHz | +6.8 dB | 1.31 |
| 4 | Bell | 64 Hz | −5.9 dB | 0.82 |
| 5 | Bell | 3.41 kHz | +3.7 dB | 3.74 |
| 6 | High Shelf | 10 kHz | +5.2 dB | 0.70 |
| 7 | Bell | 9.2 kHz | −1.9 dB | 1.96 |
| 8 | Bell | 1.32 kHz | +1.7 dB | 2.36 |
| 9 | Bell | 887 Hz | −1.1 dB | 2.69 |
| 10 | Bell | 2.27 kHz | −1.6 dB | 4.69 |
Preamp: −6.3 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 −9.0 dB.
Values in dB, at 31 Hz to 16 kHz. The parametric version above is more precise.
Questions
Does the Redmi Buds 6 Pro use LDAC on a Mac?+
No. The Redmi Buds 6 Pro support AAC, SBC and LDAC, but macOS doesn't support LDAC, so on a Mac they play over AAC. That carries 20 Hz to 20 kHz audio at standard sample rates; Sony's hi-res LDAC mode is for Android phones and other devices that support it.
What are the best EQ settings for the Redmi Buds 6 Pro?+
AutoEQ's correction, based on Regan Cipher's measurements, adds about 7 dB of bass, adds about 7 dB around 6.3 kHz, adds about 5 dB of high shelf, with a preamp of -6.3 dB. The exact values are on this page, ready to copy. Treat it as a neutral starting point and adjust to taste.
Why do my Redmi Buds 6 Pro sound bad on calls on a Mac?+
When an app uses the earbuds' microphone, Bluetooth switches from stereo music mode to a hands-free call mode with much lower audio quality. To keep music quality during calls, choose your Mac's built-in microphone as the input instead. TuningMac's Input list does this in one click, and its Device Info shows which mode you're in.
Can I control the Redmi Buds 6 Pro's noise cancelling from a Mac?+
Xiaomi's app only runs on phones. TuningMac asks your earbuds which noise controls they support and shows them in the menu bar. It hasn't been tested on the Redmi Buds 6 Pro yet.
Should I turn off the EQ in Xiaomi's app?+
For the most accurate result, yes. An equalizer set in Xiaomi'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 Redmi Buds 6 Pro 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 Regan Cipher. Specifications from Xiaomi's published specifications. Redmi Buds 6 Pro is a trademark of Xiaomi; TuningMac is not affiliated with Xiaomi.