Generally it is most severe between 6k and 8k, but as it was posted above it can occur at other frequencies. It depends on the individual ear anatomy, the microphone used, the mastering and recording, etc. In my experience, it seems that many people are sensitive right at 7k. But again, it’s different with everyone.
I remember a few years ago, Krogers grocery stores had a ridiculously sibilant microphone that they were recording all of their Pandora commercials for. It was annoying AF. I wanted to call up whoever was doing their voiceovers or marketing and tell them to throw that microphone off of a cliff!
Wowzers that sounds pretty extreme.
I would guess that reduces the sibilance, but it would also reduce the treble response quite a bit.
But your ears are the final judge.
If you prefer it that way, then It's all good.
With what pair do you need to do this? The Beyer T5P.2s?
I don't know if those T5P,2s are brighter than the Fidelios, never auditioned them, but I would steer clear of the X3 and especially the X2HRs if I were you.
No, the T5p.2 is very silky smooth, the sss is also very smooth too, it's a lovely headphone with a lot of clarity.
The T5p.2 is very pleasantly bright. There are different types of bright.
And I was playing with some EQ settings but the APO doesn't have the 7k regions, only 6.3 and 8k. But it might be my stupid ears.
It's the Amiron Home but I suspect it's my ears. One day I can stand it all fine without any EQ and next day... It's only the sss in vocals.
No, the T5p.2 is very silky smooth, the sss is also very smooth too, it's a lovely headphone with a lot of clarity.
The T5p.2 is very pleasantly bright. There are different types of bright.
And I was playing with some EQ settings but the APO doesn't have the 7k regions, only 6.3 and 8k. But it might be my stupid ears.
It's the Amiron Home but I suspect it's my ears. One day I can stand it all fine without any EQ and next day... It's only the sss in vocals.
I have this with all my headphones, with the exception of the Nightbirds and the HD650s, but even those can sound less smooth at times, not to say fatiguing but just not that mellow. Not that I need to EQ any of my headphones, but their sound can differ from time to time.
Your physical state and/or mood are a big influence
I have this with all my headphones, with the exception of the Nightbirds and the HD650s, but even those can sound less smooth at times, not to say fatiguing but just not that mellow. Not that I need to EQ any of my headphones, but their sound can differ from time to time. Your physical state and/or mood are a big influence
Final conclusion regarding differences between the Fidelio X3 and X2HR.
The X2HRs are excellent for movies, games and today's (over)produced, highly polished and glossy pop, R&B and Hip Hop. They sound nicely bombastic, loose and without restraint.
The X3s are excellent for more natural recorded (both audiophile and basic/lo-fi) acoustic music genres, like classical music, singer songwriter and indie pop. Vocals have more body, mids have more meat and the treble is much better behaved. But, I have to agree: the X3s do lack the unrestrained free spirited nature of the X2HRs a bit. Not by much, but arguably enough to upset current X2HR owners.
Easy to see why I find them a little too bright/sibilant at 8khz, and miss sub-bass...
If you look at the measurements, and what Mink says in his last post (I listen to mostly pop/rock/r&b/hip hop/modern folk/country), I should've bought the X2HR.
Easy to see why I find them a little too bright/sibilant at 8khz, and miss sub-bass...
If you look at the measurements, and what Mink says in his last post (I listen to mostly pop/rock/r&b/hip hop/modern folk/country), I should've bought the X2HR.
Interesting replies. And the HD560S, it's not almost equal to the older HD5xx? According to the DIY website, there should be no ssssibilance which is a good thing.
The X3 is a bit overpriced, especially if the HD560S is the better deal.
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(I use -3db on 8khz)
