Deep Funk
Headphoneus Supremus
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The reason for this thread is very simple, an observation.
While working out some things with my set up which consists of the CDX593 + SRC2496 (24/96, dither enabled) + Monitor 10R for now I read something very interesting about a little setting on the SRC2496 called "Emphasis". Behringer explains this as a correction for recordings where the treble has been cut off to make the recordings sound more pleasing to the ears.
Well as I was experimenting Charles Mingus' album "Mingus Ah Um" was in the CD-player. I used the intro of "Better Git It In Your Soul" since it is filled with little sounds. When I enabled "Emphasis" there was a subtle improvement, especially in the the treble department, most noticeable with the subtle high hat accents and the slightly improved overall clarity.
Note that my headphone, the Pioneer Monitor 10R is already very revealing in its presentation but this little "Emphasis" button makes a noticeable difference for the better. (Better = more revealing)
1. I would like to know if this Behringer thing called "Emphasis" is better known among others.
2. Is this "Emphasis" button worth taking seriously?
3. Is there a truth in the assumption Behringer makes with the "Emphasis?
Still learning, my regards,
Deep Funk
While working out some things with my set up which consists of the CDX593 + SRC2496 (24/96, dither enabled) + Monitor 10R for now I read something very interesting about a little setting on the SRC2496 called "Emphasis". Behringer explains this as a correction for recordings where the treble has been cut off to make the recordings sound more pleasing to the ears.
Well as I was experimenting Charles Mingus' album "Mingus Ah Um" was in the CD-player. I used the intro of "Better Git It In Your Soul" since it is filled with little sounds. When I enabled "Emphasis" there was a subtle improvement, especially in the the treble department, most noticeable with the subtle high hat accents and the slightly improved overall clarity.
Note that my headphone, the Pioneer Monitor 10R is already very revealing in its presentation but this little "Emphasis" button makes a noticeable difference for the better. (Better = more revealing)
1. I would like to know if this Behringer thing called "Emphasis" is better known among others.
2. Is this "Emphasis" button worth taking seriously?
3. Is there a truth in the assumption Behringer makes with the "Emphasis?
Still learning, my regards,
Deep Funk