Mid-Bass "Bump" and Clarity
Mar 19, 2013 at 10:57 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 8

Spyro

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It seems the general consensus is that an IEM with a mid-bass bump has a tendency to "cloud" or "veil" the midrange a bit (like W4).
 
The W3 is known as an IEM that has one of the more significant mid-bass bumps out there yet the clarity and crispness is top notch.  So how can this be?
 
Mar 19, 2013 at 9:12 PM Post #6 of 8
But I think there is more to it than that.  The TF10 has little to no mid bass hump, very extended highs but has the cloudiest midrange of any IEM ever designed.
 
Mar 19, 2013 at 9:38 PM Post #7 of 8
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But I think there is more to it than that.  The TF10 has little to no mid bass hump, very extended highs but has the cloudiest midrange of any IEM ever designed.

 
Because it doesn't have a very represented mid range (no dedicatd driver), plus I think it has crossover issues
 
Mar 19, 2013 at 11:01 PM Post #8 of 8
There are more nuances to the FR, sometimes it depends on exactly what frequencies where the bumps are. Also relevant in assessing clarity are other factors, sine wave response in the mid bass and also low distortion will make a headphone sound less muddy despite a mid bass bump.
 

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