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malifact · Jan 30, 2015 at 4:40 PM

Hi there, I've been looking at the frequency graphs of some earphones I am considering buying. I was wondering which frequency band covers vocals. I think from looking online it is the 1k - 2k region, but is that correct? So for example if the 1k - 2k region is recessed, it would mean that vocals were probably recessed? If anyone could point me to a resource that explains this, I would be very grateful. By the way, I know frequency graphs are not an exact way to gauge the sound of earphones, but I just want a general idea. Thanks in advance.

RRod · Jan 30, 2015 at 5:18 PM

malifact said:
Hi there, I've been looking at the frequency graphs of some earphones I am considering buying. I was wondering which frequency band covers vocals. I think from looking online it is the 1k - 2k region, but is that correct? So for example if the 1k - 2k region is recessed, it would mean that vocals were probably recessed? If anyone could point me to a resource that explains this, I would be very grateful. By the way, I know frequency graphs are not an exact way to gauge the sound of earphones, but I just want a general idea. Thanks in advance.

Singing voice fundamentals are going to be in the 64 to 1000Hz range, but the voice is rich in harmonics, so you will see significant signal beyond that, so 1k-2k is definitely important for singing. You also have issues like sibilance that happen in higher frequencies as well.

TheGrumpyOldMan · Jan 31, 2015 at 4:56 PM

The usual link relevant to the matter at hand: Interactive Frequency Chart.

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