Best EQ setting for X5?

legolas52 · 01-03-2006, 20:56

What is the best EQ setting? I listen to mostly pop, rock. I use KSC-75. I don't like too much bass. How much BBE should I use? Thanks.

SaHO_G_ · 01-03-2006, 21:45

i remember in my old iRiver there was a Metal preset which brought out the sound the best and i still havent been able to tune the x5 to the sfx that preset brought out.
I use either Rock, Normal or User with more treble than bass

Novacane · 01-04-2006, 01:56

I think that really depends on what type of music you listen to. I listen to old punk and underground hip hop, and I have all bass maxed out. I also think it depends on what kind of headphones you are wearing.

The Kite Eating Tree · 01-04-2006, 02:05

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Originally Posted by legolas52

What is the best EQ setting? I listen to mostly pop, rock. I use KSC-75. I don't like too much bass. How much BBE should I use? Thanks.

I don't believe there is a best EQ setting. Everybody likes different settings. Just play around with them until you find what sounds best to you.

sparkofice · 01-04-2006, 07:18

Turn off the EQ and save battery life.

idiotekniQues · 01-04-2006, 09:16

i find BBE to be best at a low setting like 2 or 3.

however this is all subjective and also dependant on the music u listen too.

that being said, ido find that BBE 'opens' up the music in a good way at that low setting.

seezar · 01-04-2006, 10:05

I think the EQ settings are highly dependant on the headphones you use as well.

Wolfen · 01-04-2006, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkofice

Turn off the EQ and save battery life.

IMO, turning off the EQ provides the best sound quality.

Dadship12 · 01-04-2006, 14:14

BBE- 4 MP- On Mach3Bass- 4 EQ- Rock

If you averaged up all my music to get an EQ setting, that would be it.

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Novacane Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 54	I think that really depends on what type of music you listen to. I listen to old punk and underground hip hop, and I have all bass maxed out. I also think it depends on what kind of headphones you are wearing. Last edited by Novacane; 01-04-2006 at 02:03..

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idiotekniQues Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 688	i find BBE to be best at a low setting like 2 or 3. however this is all subjective and also dependant on the music u listen too. that being said, ido find that BBE 'opens' up the music in a good way at that low setting. __________________ x5L 30gb > Westone UM1

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01-04-2006, 07:18	#5
sparkofice Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 99	Turn off the EQ and save battery life.

01-04-2006, 10:05	#7
seezar Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 33	I think the EQ settings are highly dependant on the headphones you use as well.

01-04-2006, 14:14	#9
Dadship12 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 150	BBE- 4 MP- On Mach3Bass- 4 EQ- Rock If you averaged up all my music to get an EQ setting, that would be it.