wind016
Headphoneus Supremus
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I don't know the exact workings of BBE, but a general observation I found is that it tends to over-exaggerate the sound. More bass where there wouldn't be, sharper treble which usually sounds tame. On some bad recordings the vocals don't even sound human with BBE at 10. It can however be quite useful if the gear is a little dull or lifeless, say a portable setup with no amp. Though the more I've listened to BBE, the more I learned to stay away from it, things just don't sound natural with it, for whatever that is worth to you.
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I agree. Meddling with the original sound to such extent ends up in having a very different experience from the usual norm in recordings. Anyways, some might enjoy it that way. It's good it's there. I change it from album to album but I never cross 3.
I suggest you guys try bringing the BBE up and boost the midrange on the EQ. This is what I do. I even use the BBE on 10 setting a lot of the time and boost the mids. I'm a vocal fanatic and it performs fantasticly this way. Otherwise, BBE causes the midrange to be recessed.
I'm glad you're happy with your experience with the Cowon. I have been a firm supporter of it and I often recommend the Cowons instead of buying portable amps. Cowons render portable amps into heavy, useless bricks.