Technics EAH-AZ100 EQ settings for Mac
Measured EQ correction for the Technics EAH-AZ100, 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
- Cuts about 3 dB from the bass, from 31 to 250 Hz.
- Adds about 2 dB to the mids, around 1 kHz.
- Adds about 6 dB to the presence range, around 4 kHz.
- Cuts about 12 dB from the treble, from 8 to 16 kHz.
EAH-AZ100 at a glance
True wireless earbuds with adaptive hybrid noise cancelling, LDAC and LC3. Official specifications from Technics:
- Driver
- 10 mm
- Noise cancelling
- Full adaptive digital hybrid
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Battery
- Up to 10 h (AAC, NC on) + 28 h total with the case
- Water resistance
- IPX4 (earbuds)
- Weight
- About 5.9 g per earbud
Using the EAH-AZ100 with a Mac
Codec: AAC, not LDAC. The EAH-AZ100 support SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3, 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 hi-res figures only apply 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 EAH-AZ100 in stereo music mode.
Multipoint. Connects to up to three devices at once; the Mac can stay connected alongside your phone.
Noise control. TuningMac can't switch Technics' noise cancelling modes yet, so use the button on the earbuds or Technics' app on your phone. The EQ, volume and output features all work.
What the measurements show
This correction comes from AutoEQ, based on DHRME's measurements of the EAH-AZ100. It shows how much to boost or cut at each frequency to bring the earbuds closer to AutoEQ's neutral target:
- Cuts about 3 dB from the bass, from 31 to 250 Hz.
- Adds about 2 dB to the mids, around 1 kHz.
- Adds about 6 dB to the presence range, around 4 kHz.
- Cuts about 12 dB from the treble, from 8 to 16 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 EAH-AZ100 connected.
- Turn on Use Advanced EQ for EAH-AZ100 (or whatever you've named them on your Mac).
- Choose More ▸ Paste from Clipboard.
TuningMac saves it for your EAH-AZ100 and loads it whenever they connect.
Preamp: -5.3 dB Filter 1: ON LSC Fc 105 Hz Gain -2.6 dB Q 0.70 Filter 2: ON PK Fc 172 Hz Gain -3.3 dB Q 0.93 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 3891 Hz Gain 5.1 dB Q 1.83 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 41 Hz Gain 0.6 dB Q 0.83 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 1225 Hz Gain 2.7 dB Q 3.92 Filter 6: ON HSC Fc 10000 Hz Gain -8.9 dB Q 0.70 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 724 Hz Gain 1.3 dB Q 1.77 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 2922 Hz Gain 0.7 dB Q 2.02 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 1803 Hz Gain -1.3 dB Q 2.90 Filter 10: ON PK Fc 314 Hz Gain -0.6 dB Q 2.48
| # | Type | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Shelf | 105 Hz | −2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| 2 | Bell | 172 Hz | −3.3 dB | 0.93 |
| 3 | Bell | 3.89 kHz | +5.1 dB | 1.83 |
| 4 | Bell | 41 Hz | +0.6 dB | 0.83 |
| 5 | Bell | 1.23 kHz | +2.7 dB | 3.92 |
| 6 | High Shelf | 10 kHz | −8.9 dB | 0.70 |
| 7 | Bell | 724 Hz | +1.3 dB | 1.77 |
| 8 | Bell | 2.92 kHz | +0.7 dB | 2.02 |
| 9 | Bell | 1.8 kHz | −1.3 dB | 2.90 |
| 10 | Bell | 314 Hz | −0.6 dB | 2.48 |
Preamp: −5.3 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 −5.0 dB.
Values in dB, at 31 Hz to 16 kHz. The parametric version above is more precise.
Questions
Does the Technics EAH-AZ100 use LDAC on a Mac?+
No. The EAH-AZ100 support SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3, 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.
What are the best EQ settings for the Technics EAH-AZ100?+
AutoEQ's correction, based on DHRME's measurements, cuts about 3 dB from 31 to 250 Hz, adds about 6 dB around 4 kHz, cuts about 12 dB from 8 to 16 kHz, with a preamp of -5.3 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 Technics EAH-AZ100 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 Technics EAH-AZ100's noise cancelling from a Mac?+
Not yet. TuningMac can't switch Technics' noise cancelling modes yet, so use the button on the earbuds or Technics' app on your phone. The EQ, volume and output features all work.
Should I turn off the EQ in Technics' app?+
For the most accurate result, yes. An equalizer set in Technics' 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 EAH-AZ100 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 DHRME. Specifications from Technics's published specifications. Technics EAH-AZ100 is a trademark of Technics; TuningMac is not affiliated with Technics.