What Is the Harman Curve, and Why Do People Like It So Much?

Your ears probably have a favorite EQ—and it’s got a name.

What Is the Harman Curve, and Why Do People Like It So Much?

Everyone's got their own take on how headphones or in-ear monitors (IEMs) should sound. Some folks are die-hard fans of a flat frequency response, chasing that clinical, nothing-added-nothing-taken-away type of vibe. Others just want the bass to rattle their teeth.