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Can long term underamping/not properly amped cause harm to your headphones?
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cel4145
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If you boost the EQ above zero, yes, you can more easily clip the output of the amp.
I am kind of a noob here and reading the comments has really gotten me upset.
I have burned my 650's with the STX using a EQ (Bass Db ,please don't ask) the volume is of course not too high but still it has been 2 months since I have been doing this , there is nothing wrong I can notice coming from the EQ to the default settings.
If you want I can show you the picture in the next reply of my EQ , I am really concerned the bass of the 650's with the STX at default is practically non-existent that made me do the EQ'ing
I have burned my 650's with the STX using a EQ (Bass Db ,please don't ask) the volume is of course not too high but still it has been 2 months since I have been doing this , there is nothing wrong I can notice coming from the EQ to the default settings.
If you want I can show you the picture in the next reply of my EQ , I am really concerned the bass of the 650's with the STX at default is practically non-existent that made me do the EQ'ing
Arghhhh **** it.
EQ'ing foobar and STX has a drastic change in sound +1 in foobar is like +5 in the STX.
I have no idea what is going on , will see the difference when I get my wa2 (Will not do any of software stuff)
EQ'ing foobar and STX has a drastic change in sound +1 in foobar is like +5 in the STX.
I have no idea what is going on , will see the difference when I get my wa2 (Will not do any of software stuff)
cel4145
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The best way to EQ is not to boost, but to reduce. So if you want +6db of extra bass emphasis, then you turn down the other frequencies--the mids and the treble by -6db. The end result is that the bass is now +6db louder than the other frequencies.
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+1 This... I've been telling other users too.
The best way to EQ is not to boost, but to reduce. So if you want +6db of extra bass emphasis, then you turn down the other frequencies--the mids and the treble by -6db. The end result is that the bass is now +6db louder than the other frequencies.
+1 This... I've been telling other users too.
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This is done by simply clicking on the "Auto level" button in Foobar's equalizer.
The best way to EQ is not to boost, but to reduce. So if you want +6db of extra bass emphasis, then you turn down the other frequencies--the mids and the treble by -6db. The end result is that the bass is now +6db louder than the other frequencies.
This is done by simply clicking on the "Auto level" button in Foobar's equalizer.
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Damn, I want Foobar(No mac support? Why? I guess I'll stick with iTunes+Amarra)
This is done by simply clicking on the "Auto level" button in Foobar's equalizer.
Damn, I want Foobar(No mac support? Why? I guess I'll stick with iTunes+Amarra)
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Fidelia looks pretty cool. I might buy it after trying the demo.
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Never in the existence of speakers has to little power damaged speakers. The damage comes from heat that is either caused by clipping or providing to much power.
Also never boost frequencies as it introduces clipping. You ALWAYS cut frequencies to get the desired sound.
Also never boost frequencies as it introduces clipping. You ALWAYS cut frequencies to get the desired sound.
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+1 on the Fidelia I use it on my C2D, but nothing for OSX can compare with the ease of use and features set of Foobar2K, they really need to write a version for OSX.
Fidelia looks pretty cool. I might buy it after trying the demo.
+1 on the Fidelia I use it on my C2D, but nothing for OSX can compare with the ease of use and features set of Foobar2K, they really need to write a version for OSX.
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I wonder why they aren't writing a version for mac. Is it hard to?
+1 on the Fidelia I use it on my C2D, but nothing for OSX can compare with the ease of use and features set of Foobar2K, they really need to write a version for OSX.
I wonder why they aren't writing a version for mac. Is it hard to?
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Windows is looking pretty good now hah
I wonder why they aren't writing a version for mac. Is it hard to?
Windows is looking pretty good now hah
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And just what do you think causes clipping? It's because there's too little power for the selected volume (and load).
Never in the existence of speakers has too little power damaged speakers. The damage comes from heat that is either caused by clipping or providing to much power.
Also never boost frequencies as it introduces clipping. You ALWAYS cut frequencies to get the desired sound.
And just what do you think causes clipping? It's because there's too little power for the selected volume (and load).
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