salamence502 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hey all! I was wondering what is the best equalizer setting you can have? There's a whole bunch in iTunes, and I don't know what to choose. What do you guys have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Equalizer settings are not exactly a one-size-fits-all kind of thing, so it's kinda hard to recommend particular settings. It depends on your speaker setup (for example: you wouldn't use the same settings for laptop speakers that you would for desktop speakers, and headphones are a completely different ballpark...). It also depends on what you're listening to. If you're listening to a poorly mastered recording (perhaps a concert bootleg or something like that), you may want to use a custom preset to compensate. What works with one recording won't necessarily work that well with another. To top it all off, what sounds 'good' to one person might not please another. It's really a subjective thing. I'd recommend that you just experiment with the different presets, or try making a custom one, and see what sounds best for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V___ Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I find a global EQ of +12db@330hz and -12@1.2ghz is perfect, and then I run it through a distortion and reverb unit, 100% wet. I listen to all my music like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trygon Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I typically use Winamp's 'Full bass and treble' setting. It's also an easy setting to replicate on car stereos, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 On an ideal sound system in an ideal listening space, the best EQ setting is completely flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 In Winamp, I use an inverse bell curve, with the bottom of the curve at 1K. It may seem a little high, but with the speakers I have, it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super-Duper Sombrero Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Generally speaking, increase treble and increased bass seem to make things sound better. Increased mid-range makes music sound tinny and low quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skrypnyk Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I find a global EQ of +12db@330hz and -12@1.2ghz is perfect, and then I run it through a distortion and reverb unit, 100% wet.I listen to all my music like that. No wonder my music sounds awesome on your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airwalker Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I generally choose "Live" setting in Winamp. Though, it's probably just because it sounds good with this particular pair of speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audity Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I just bought $200 DENON AH-D2000s. The experience between them and Sony MDR-7506s is incredible (maybe my Sonys are just really [REALLY] worn out, though). ...You may be wondering why I'm bringing up my headphones. Well, I started messing with (Winamp's) EQ settings for the first time in my life yesterday. And I have to say that, without a doubt, there is no best EQ setting. (Technically, this is true; but if people want to "lie" to themselves ...or are too lazy ...or like to spot songs with "amazing production"* via flat listening, then go ahead and set one setting for all. I know I'll occasionally become lazy and be content with a general setting.) This is because there are particular frequencies, in every song, that are stronger than others. (The bass---among other frequencies---in Protricity's 'Brambles in the Breeze' seems to benefit by a hefty [60hz] bass boost without a significant drop in listenability regarding other frequencies.) And since everyone uses a different setup, it's impossible to say what's best. As for my headphones of this caliber, every single song ever created sounds like shit unless I set a specific EQ, so this takes some discipline (or genuine interest in my case) to overcome. *Unfortunately, since different producers created each of your songs with different audio setups, every song technically sounds not so amazing without EQ boosts. Perhaps it was easier to tell what sounds good with my previous 'phones (they made me aware that certain frequencies existed that I couldn't find via "flat listening" with these new ones). But if someone listened to music with these even for the first time, the third paragraph should provide enough accurate information to create soundscapes they really enjoy. Random/Concluding note: the Sonys didn't seem to sound good with any EQ (too tinny), but perhaps I didn't experiment enough. Can't believe I just taught myself all of this last evening/night. And I may be still learning. Like even better headphones may wield crazier results. And holy crap, Adhesive Boy's 'Cry of the Chasmal Critter Chain' might be the best song I've heard via flat listening yet. His 'Braving The Flames' sounds good with "Live", though I should be able to tweak it a little to sound even better, given willingness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norg Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 a song mixed well requires zero EQ modification. just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Nope not true. Every song if you turn down all the mids will sound absolutely perfect. FUCK MIDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmuh Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 what is eq Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 It's that one vidja game all them kids are playin' on the intertubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audity Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 a song mixed well requires zero EQ modification.just sayin' Unfortunately a song mixed well is the case approximately 0%-1% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vig Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Without question you should turn up every frequency all the way all the time, regardless of what you're listening to. You know, to make sure you can hear everything. Except 500 Hz. Nothing good ever happens at 500 Hz. Turn that shit down. And I'm a sound engineering major at Berklee, so I know what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audity Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Without question you should turn up every frequency all the way all the time, regardless of what you're listening to. You know, to make sure you can hear everything. Except 500 Hz. Nothing good ever happens at 500 Hz. Turn that shit down. And I'm a sound engineering major at Berklee, so I know what I'm talking about. THIS MAKES NO SENSE ARG but it's funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I find a global EQ of +12db@330hz and -12@1.2ghz is perfect, and then I run it through a distortion and reverb unit, 100% wet.I listen to all my music like that. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I listen to all my music flat, but on custom speakers made of tin cans and wax paper, like Larry does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vig Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 THIS MAKES NO SENSE Think harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I listen to all my music flat, but on custom speakers made of tin cans and wax paper, like Larry does. Your mom is flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audity Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Think harder. I'VE GOT IT. What is sarcasm? /jeapordy!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Morse Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 And I'm a sound engineering major at Berklee, so I know what I'm talking about. Forget being a sound engineering major at Berklee, you're a JUDGE. You know what you're talking about because you're a JUDGE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vig Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh yeah. Good point. THAT's why I know what I'm talking about. Now go! Boost everything but 500 Hz!!~ Before it's too late!#! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@DM@X Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 On an ideal sound system in an ideal listening space, the best EQ setting is completely flat. I totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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