Help me with the EQ settings in my Zen Micro

[AManInJapan]

How should I set the EQ to get the best sound for EX71's?

Also, what does "Smart Volume" do?

EDIT: Wow, the "Vocal" setting sounds awesome! It gets rid of the "screechy" sound and tones down the bass a little.

 

[squirt]

just got my zen micro as well so i don't know all the feature as yet. be aware there is a Manual in a PDF file for the micro on the CD which will provide answers such as yours. as far as EQ setting for your SR-71, it seems you already are well on your way to finding out your own EQ preferences which is the best way to find out.

as far as i gather the Smart Volume allows you to listen to all you music at a set volume which would be helpful if your songs/ albums have been recorded at different volumes levels and saves you the effort of adjusting volume from one song/album to another. i don't bother to use smart volume.

 

[Cyclone]

I LOVE the smart volume and i wish to high heaven that all audio/video players had it. its so anoying having to adjust volume all the time especially if you cant avoid it because you download illeagally

 

[Jmmmmm]

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Originally Posted by Cyclone I LOVE the smart volume and i wish to high heaven that all audio/video players had it. its so anoying having to adjust volume all the time especially if you cant avoid it because you download illeagally

people have said that smart volume significantly decreases battery life. something to watch for if youre using it.

 

[Cyclone]

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Originally Posted by Jmmmmm people have said that smart volume significantly decreases battery life. something to watch for if youre using it.

i'm currently testing that theory and will have the results at the end of the weekend

 

[Pasty]

just use a normalizer to normalize all your mp3s before you transfer them to your player.

 

[mightymouse]

how would i adjust my eq for a bass boost?

 

[Jmmmmm]

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Originally Posted by mightymouse how would i adjust my eq for a bass boost?

using the custom eq, the left is lower frequencies and the right is higher freqs.

 

[mightymouse]

so would a V looking (left high, gradually lower to middle, then higher again) eq be good for bass and treble?

 

[Jmmmmm]

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Originally Posted by mightymouse so would a V looking (left high, gradually lower to middle, then higher again) eq be good for bass and treble?

yes. that's what mine is set as. on things without an adjustable eq i usually use the 'rock' setting, which is pretty much a V. i tried to use it as a bassline and adjust from there

 

[Cyclone]

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Originally Posted by Pasty just use a normalizer to normalize all your mp3s before you transfer them to your player.

do you know of a good volume normalizing program? and if so what db level should i level too?