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Anyone know what causes the ~7khz or so spike in alot of headphones?

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2/14/12 at 12:00am
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For example the Beyer DT880/990 and AKG K701/K702 and alot of others?

 

thanks,

 

Joshua

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2/14/12 at 12:39am

Its there by design i think, it isnt specific to dynamic drivers , Shure SE425 have a BIG spike at 7khz as well and they are BA.

 

I guess someone likes it.

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2/14/12 at 9:06am
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Originally Posted by AzraelDarkangel View Post

For example the Beyer DT880/990 and AKG K701/K702 and alot of others?

 

thanks,

 

Joshua


Unfortunately it's there by design as dynamic drivers need it to bring out treble detail.  You'll see the headphones that don't have a treble spike often described as sounding dark.  Which is one reason Electrostatic headphones are special, as they can produce a great deal of treble detail while still sounding smooth without any harshness.

 

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