How to EQ Headphones and Earbuds: An Audio Engineer's Guide for Beginners, feat. the Sony WH-1000XM5
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- Have you ever wondered how to EQ your headphones or earbuds? Well, here is a beginner's guide to EQing your headphones or earbuds by an audio engineer with the Sony WH-1000XM5s to demonstrate 🎧 Purchase the Sony WH-1000XM5 from Best Buy: go.magik.ly/ml/1kafk/ (ad)
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Thank you for those EQ settings tips. Really enjoyed it and learn a lot. I have the Sony WF 1000XM4. What is your best EQ settings please for it please?
@@dominiquemanuel1555 I have my EQ settings available for channel members 😊 TH-cam.com/thisistechtoday/join
What is this EQ app ?
@@subhankitbasu620 the built in Sony one lol
Hi there, according to you which would you grade having better audio quality - Sony XM5 or Senny Momentum 4? If you have not tested senny M4, could Sony XM5 be termed as neutral sounding or bass heavy ?
I've been a photo retouching since 06 and it's been my career since 09, Ive recently got into the 'audiophile' thing for a humbling changing and I'm loving it. The similarities between EQ and photo grading are so strong. I feel reassured that I'm doing the right thing intuitively as you're doing the same things with the sliders that I'd recommend to a beginner in photoshop. Great video, thank you 😊
This was the best explanation I've seen on how you actually adjust an equalizer in an app. You explained it in a very easy to understand way and how to isolate certain sounds! Awesome and you didn't say my EQ is the only way, but emboldened you the user to experiment. Great advice I'm having at it right now after watching your tutorial, thank you very much.
I've been using Poweramp for years and not too long ago they added a wonderful EQ feature where you can set an EQ per Bluetooth device. So now depending on what Bluetooth headset or speaker I have connected to my Android device I can have the EQ set up for that specific speaker, and it will automatically switch between which EQ depending on which device is connected at any given time.
Yeah , been using that app since 2014 , now even hi res output is possible in Poweramp for bluetooth device
I ve been using poweramp for 3 years and it never fails
@@emmanuelyawofosudapaahkuma566 wavelet does a similar things too
@@ninaadleo same year. Best player imo
Holy shizzz... I've been poweramp for years and didn't even realize this. I feel so dumb 😅
I was actually messing with my EQ the other day, good tips that i didnt know, also thanks for your time and effort!
Happy to help!
Thank you so much man I appreciate you we really need more people like you.... you explained it so well and easy with clear vids of what your also doing at the same time.. this video has helped me so much I've just adjusted my headphones and omg its made the biggest difference they sound insane now so much more clearer while still maintaining a nice punch to them.... thank you for making this video you deserve so much more appreciation and recognition
Listened to this video while wearing my XM5s (that I bought on your recommendation!). Best decision ❤ I'm using one of the custom EQs on the app, but now I know how to tweak it if I need to!
Thank you so much for this Brandon! Event though I have been EQing things for myself for over half a decade, but I did pick up a few useful tips from this!
Thank you for this, I use Steelseries Sonar for the EQ software, it has more frequency choice to be customized which makes me more confused lol. so I just copy your setting at 10:25 as baseline and add another frequency at 85hz to boost the bass a bit more to my preferences and IT WORKS! finally a clean yet punchy enough sounds.
Hi Brandon, absolutely professional and to the point✌🏽
I grew up with my father's (musicologist and producer) recording studio (SWT Südwest-Tonstudio).
I produce myself (Ableton Live, Yamaha, Roland, Akai, MPC ONE, Neumann... a lot of stuff) and have had the SONY-M5 for 2 weeks now.
WOW, really fantastic and the sound differences to Sennheiser, Bose... are minimal.
I chose the SONY-M5 because they also have a cable input, so no latency in production.
In fact, I've been using the excellent SONY MDR-84s from the '90s for years ; - )
But what primarily interests me: My daughter is 14 years old, listens to One Direction, Harry Styles, Beatles, as well as Funk & Hip-Hop...
I just turned 60 but I still go to raves and clubs. No problem🕺🏼
To the point: Of course, my hearing ability can no longer be compared to that of a teenager. My last hearing test 4 months ago still confirmed that my hearing was above average. But I also noticed the typical, age-related frequency gaps.
My question to you as a professional: How can I mix and master my productions correctly for a younger generation despite my age?
A topic that probably concerns every musician and producer one day.
I would be happy to exchange ideas...
Cheers //Markus | tonfusion
Relatable 😁
Just completed watching the how to equalize your headphones and earbuds video and it was so refreshing to be reminded of how to really equalize again!, thank you!
So glad I could help!
This is totally helpful! Got the XM5 and applying the Excited EQ preset combining it with the Piano EQ of my iPhone.
Thanks dude, now I can feel the bass in my veins!!!
I just got those headphones and I’ve never used any headphones close to this quality so it was a bit overwhelming going through all the settings in the app lol
Thanks for the video! It really helped!
im not sure, all 3 seem hold enormous potential, in their own way, so yeah interesting
Something i've been looking for 👌🏼
Thanks for the tutorial was much needed 🤝
I love when you make videos like this, Brandon. Great evergreen content for us noobs.
What i like to do with equalizing in ears or headphones is use a tone generator. You can instantly find the flaws in the frequency response (most flaws are usually in the low and mid treble) The idea is to have a flat frequency response in your ear. Simply find a benchmark frequency (usually 1khz if its flat in the graph) and then try to make the rest of the frequencies the same volume to your ear. Usually bass and mids are fine, its really the part between 1khz - 10khz which is badly tuned in in ears and headphones.This does take a bit of training and you have to find the right volume (usually 45% to 50% volume). The great thing is that you can easily hear peaks and dips with a tone generator so you know what to correct.
Interesting method. I can see how that would work. There's also a lot of issues with midrange and lows on consumer headphones and earbuds, so it's really the whole spectrum. I tend to focus on what sounds musically better than technically better
You're a lifesaver!!! This method worked the best for me
I didn't notice a lot of the differences at first, but my Eq was already adjusted. Making it flat again is a must for this video to hear the differences. Probably goes without saying for a lot of the people watching, but thought I'd mention. 👍👍
it is what it is atm, bcs some comments asked, yes its worth 100-200$ basically like upgrading dac
This helped a lot. I always listened to these on bright setting but your setzing sound better. It can sounds closer to momentum 4
Wow thank you so much. now my headphones sound so good. I thought they sounded good when it was on the stock “bass boosted” eq but now I have my custom one it really brightens it up and ads a little bass 😊
Awesome content! Patiently waiting for your sound testing on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro!
Bro as a self proclaimed audiophile I'm REALLY digging your videos. I would love to see you do a custom eq comparison between Sony XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum 4
Wow, my M4s sound way better now. Thank you for such a detailed video on this.
Very helpful to ser up my first set of premium headphones. Thank you!
Great content as always! Looking forward to your Pixel Buds Pro review!
Soon!
Very nicely explained, thanks! I'm keeping your EQ in my settings. I use another which ups the bass one back to flat and the 2.5 on +5, 6.3 on +4 and 16 on +3. It's just a little meatier sounding but probably not as balanced as yours. Depends on the track doesn't it. I love how you can open the sound up and make everything work like this! I also love these headphones :)
Super helpful, Brandon!
👍👍👍
Oh this video is so dope Brandon! Thanks for making it
Thanks for stopping by dude!
Thanks for this. I was able to tune my Xm4’s. They sound so much more balanced and separated. Before the artist was too blended into the music. Now they sound like they are singing along with and bit in front of the music. The flat profile was okay but not bright enough for details to have their own shine.
Did you make your own for the Xm4`s or did you use his for the Xm5`s? Would you like to share yours for the Mx4`s, own a pair my self and would be a nice starting point.
Beautifully done 👍👍
Thank you sir this helped me understand a little more about the basics 👍
Glad it helped
I have been looking for this for the past few months.❤️
Haha, I've gotten a lot of comments about it from a lot of people 😅
Can u make a video on wavelet too
Great EQ thank you my friend
This is an awesome video... Very insightful👏👏👏
Thank you! Please share with others!
Custom EQ’s vocal freq. range is clearer compared to flat EQ, and I noticed that the instrumentals overpower the vocals for both EQ’s (something that can only be changed in mastering process I think). The mid-range freqs are the most playable; adjusting the soundstage’s ceiling, sides, depth, and clarity. Essentially manipulating till simulating 3D space of hearing.
Where are the 2 EQ charts that you said would be in the description? Thanks for all your hard work btw 🤝
For some reason I love the sound of songs when I amp up the 8k and 16k on full force while keeping the mid range at normal and slightly amp up the low range except the 32 hz. I cut that a little.
Thank you for this!
Glad you enjoyed it. Please share it!
What eq settings would you recommend for senheiser wireless earbuds? I got these earbuds real recently, and I want to make full use of them. Even though these sound great, I would really appreciate if you can give me a recommendation.
Your EQ made my sound way better
Curious to know your thoughts on using EQ in music apps vs headphone apps. Seems to make sense to use the EQ in my Surface Headphones app so that sound is more consistent across all apps, but I also use different headphones or ear buds, depending on the situation, and of course, there isn't an EQ app for AirPods Pro or Beats Fit Pro.
Hi! I've seen those sneaky DT 900's in the back of a couple of your vids. What are your thoughts on them? Love the content!
This video is underrated.
Do mx5 have physical bass like xm4s?
Or is it audible bass like mid range headphones because of the smaller 30mm drivers?
I own cheap headphones and so EQ on a phone is a must... My clear bass is mostly +3 or +5(due to steep sub bass roll off of those headphones) and 400hz is always negative since most of cheap headphones have a lil bit muddy bass and murky mids, mid is 1khz
I've been eq my cheap qkz ak6 with dolphin ds50 headphone as the reference. It's been great as I don't use my qkz as my daily driver, no need for upgrading to the expensive one. EQ gets the job done
Does equalisation made on phone work for all other sources of music such as laptop? Or when i switch to laptop i must equlise it again? (sony xm4 and sony xm5)
I ain't buying nothing till the sennheiser momentum 4 video comes out, I just can't decide until I have a definitive comparison between the two. For context, I'm lighting operator and that means I'm around loud sounds all the time but at the same time I spend my spare time learning music production and lighting production so sound quality really matters and it has to be Bluetooth ofcause added on top that I do a lot of gaming aswell. You can see how many factors are influenced by the choice I make. So please 🥺, don't wait for Christmas for the video to come out I NEEED IT NOW!
today you were my hero
Now that's a super useful video. Thanks!
Thanks! I hope so!
In terms of sound with EQ, how does the Sennheiser's compare with the Moondrop Blessing 2?
Thank you! 😊
Would love to get your opinions and review on the Skullcandy Crusher Evo's
I just couldn't find the right sound for my Technics EAH AZ80 until I watched your video. I was doing it all wrong. Turning up frequencies because I thought more is better was the wrong approach as I found out watching your video. Thanks a lot. Btw if someone is reading this comment using the same in ears. Don't use the EQ in the official app. I couldn't tune them properly because there are only 5 frequencies. Bass for example isn't really tunable when it comes to the deep bass frequencies. Put it in Flat and start from there. Use Wavelet instead, much better for Equalizing.
I’ve been using the sennheiser momentum 4s and I used their new customisable eq, now when I use the headphones there’s like a inconsistent loud spark or kick however you explain it, and it will be in the most random sequences, anyone know how I can stop this
Hi ! Please can you find for me best equaliser setting for JBL Extreme 3 . I love listening classical & jazz and I would love to know best settings using JBL equaliser app for this music. Thank you 🙏
Very nice Explanation Sir but I request you to review Sony XB910N for Bass Lovers
Enjoyed the test tracks, esp Bloodstream and Get Away.
Yeah, they're so good
My Sony XM5 EQ:
400: -3
1k: -1
2.5k: +5
6.3k: +3
16k: +4
ClearBass: +2
*I use my headphones for the gym, so I opted for an ever so slightly higher bass response.
Awesome explanation video - thank you!!
Did you know you can turn sony XM5 into a monitoring headphone with EQ ?
The formula is this
400 HZ : 0
1 KHZ : + 3
2.5 KHZ : + 6
6.3 KHZ : + 3
16 KHZ : + 1
Clear Bass : _ 3
I'm doing the adjustment work and took the monitoring headphones and compared them with the XM5 and tried to match the XM5 headphones with it with EQ and the sound was completely equal to a monitoring headphone.
This EQ formula may seem boring to some people , but this is the real sound of the studio , and it will be very pleasing to those who want to listen to the song with the same sound as it was recorded in the studio 😉
I have the between 3ANC, can you show me an EQ that makes them clear and punchy? Thank you and I enjoyed this video and your EQ was really good
We need to hear your review on the Pixel Buds Pro, can't wait.
Patience.
Here are my custom EQ settings for the Sony WH-1000XM4
400: 0
1k: +4
2.5k: +6
6.3k: +1
16k: 0
Clear Bass: -1
Boosted the mids because the XM4 has a bass heavy sound signature. This really brings out vocals and instruments forward and makes bass a little bit tighter but still full.
Great video! I’ll definitely be sending my family and friends this when they ask me for EQ advice. Informative but fun and practical at the same time!
Here are my custom sugar amounts for various drinks:
Water: 0
Coffee: +2
Tea: +1
Energy drink: -2
Beer: 0
Absinth: +3
@@PushyPawn idk about the energy drink -2, i personally like a bit more energy in my mids 😂
Lmaoooo you guys are cracking me up 😂😂😂
Isn't that slope a bit too aggressive? I mean 4-5 dB changes between consecutive bands?
If you use the Sony Headphones app EQ, then you never use any other EQ´s right, like the one in Apple Music, cause that will mess everything up right? EQ on EQ can never be good. Do you by any chance have EQ settings for Apple Music for listening to an Macbook? Would be awesome!!
Trying to find a good EQ for the Donner dobuds one, thanks for the helpful vid, if anyo can help let me know please peace. The upper mid bass seems weak but got a lot of sub bass
off-topic, but does your Samsung Secure folder data automatically transfer over to your new phone? The Notes, Pictures, etc
Can you share an eq setting for the Sony link buds s?
i have apple and android flagship does one sound better to you ?? if so which one should i use for that if theres a difference
Hii i think you should make a video for best settings for sennheiser momentum 4s their isnt one single video about it
I cant explain why but you seem such a nice person. Thank you for the tutorial tho!
I appreciate that!
Brother pls suggest a eq settings for watching movies
I have sony wf c500
Spotify eqfy is a super good eq in my opinion and I was in band and percussion for 4 years so I have a good ear to things like this
What app are you using to adjust the EQ ? And what is the recommendation for XM5 ? I just bought them based on your recommendation
Sometimes your phone can have it's own EQ. Then there are 3rd party apps like Poweramp, wavelet etc. And then sometimes, there are apps provided by wireless earphone brands themselves.
Although, I'm not sure which one would be better.
i got a question, if i equalize the headphones in cell phone is only for the cellphone?, what if i use them in pc.
This is pretty much something I've done with every headphone I've ever owned, tbh I honestly thought professionals used a special device to EQ as close as possible to a specific curvature lol.
I'd very much like to add a lil more low end vibrating bass to my marshall willen through the equalizer on my galaxy s22...is it possible?
I mean
Not magically add bass
But maybe making the bass a lil more pronounced without sacrificing the rest of the frequency and over all sound quality.
The mids on it is good
The vocals are clear
But man it lack the umfph bass and that low end bass.
Can you make the Linkbuds S sound similar to the Galaxy Buds Pro? More cleare less bass?
Keep up the good work
Have you figured out how to do this? Just bought my new linkbuds s and im kinda disappointed tbh .. especially with the vocals quality
Kudos for the excellent video. This is my EQ for XM5. I feel like the upper midrange is already elevated so I turn down 2.5KHz rather than up. Also, I always keep one band as reference point (0) to keep my EQ "normalized".
ClearBass: -2 | 400: -1 | 1K: 0 (ref) | 2.5K: -2 | 6.3K: +3 | 16K: +3
I just wanted to add, for those relatively new to EQ, that although boosting around 2.5KHz makes the lead vocal/instrument seem to "cut through" the mix, and adds attack to percussions and guitar, thus making the music sound more lively, it can result to long-term listening fatigue. Human hearing is super-sensitive to this frequency range, so take it easy on boosting this range. 😀Did I get that right?
Can you also do the eq for xm4?
Would you test the momentum 4 ?
Used a preset from AutoEq in Poweramp with some changes to the low end. XM5s sound so mmmmmm
Plz review on Power amp.. Best setting Flac audio, 🥰☺
some good tips. is there any reason why you're also maxing out 400hz as an example of boosting bass since it's not even part of the bass frequency?
Midrange is your friend 😉
Do you have any plans to review the Soundcore LIberty 4s? I'd love you professional take on them and what you think of their equalizer app and settings......Thanks!
It would be awesome if yuo do a video but with the JBL App😮
truth xm5 some time getting annoyed cus the ANC not accurate , especially when im on call in the train and my gf heard loud & clear noise that came from around me, even in public area if someone just passing me while they talk
but other than that overall its perfect for me , i do love the sound quality 👍
What’s the best EQ for the Sony whch720n?
Hi all
With inspiration from this great video, I have spent some time trying to make these headphones sound as close to natural as I can 'imho' and I think it's not bad, and works for most music genres for me.
Settings are
400: -1
1k: +2
2.5k +4
6.3k +1
16k +2
With clear bass anywhere from -3 to -7, I find very pleasant for most listening, feel free to try it out and give me your thoughts. I know it's not very 'bass'y', and I don't like too much bass, but you can of course adjust clear bass to your liking, I think it works pretty well with more boost as well.
Cheers all
ide love to see this for the marshall motif anc 2 you made one for it and you reccomended it and i think the sound sucks but im thinking its for the EQ help!
Hey! This video was intended to explain the philosophy or mindset for how to EQ things in general, regardless of the App. You should be able to carry the same exact ideas and concepts over to the Marshall app. I didn't make this for Sony, but how to EQ your headphones and earbuds, or really anything, based on the philosophies of how to EQ that are employed by mixing engineers, of which I am.
Do you have a custom EQ for pixel buds pro just got me a pair. Trying to figure out how to make it sound better
I do! It's available for channel members: th-cam.com/users/thisistechtodayjoin
I have tried some EQ settings in several headphones, Sony's frequencies choices is weird, but I can say that compared to other EQs and headphones tweeking something to the max, the sound doesn't drown on the frequency, for exampme bass, you tweek bass all the way up in JBL headphones, say goodbye to mids and highs, or put mids all the way up, say good bye to the rest, not Sony.
Yeah, they EQ well
Hey Brandon, need your advice, I've the sony xm3, but i do sometimes experiences a stomping noise when i wear them to run, is there something to do with my equaliser setting? Bc I've prompted sony if there's any defects, but they denied. Advice pls?
Not sure, tbh. Sorry!
What songs did you use please drop them
Somebody know how to increase the volumen to te max?? i feel a little low of volume with the max in the iphone
I feel like everything so far away with these headphones does anyone know if there's a way to fix that
They are the space Q45
can you have to turn off the auto anc of xm5?
What’s the song in 4:40?
11:47 echo studio voice reflaction is vanished on custom... I prefer flat EQ most of the time
In the comparison at the end of the video, the custom EQ sounds louder to me than the flat one.
I get some resonance on the treble, I want to eliminate that but I can't figure it out
Thanks or this video!