Weird/Simple question about headphones

[reg3n]

Hi there, i was wondering (for like... a long time) if there's a possibility to make this happen:

Say you have a Flat Headphone, right for mixing, no bass enhance shit and that, and you have one that does have that, is there a way (software or hardware tewaking) to make the second one work like the first one? like, having a flat response and eliminating the bass boost? i can't afford those kool flat headphones right now... so i was just wondering... oh and i don't have any good monitors or nothing so it's the only way i mix right now.

Thanks in advance!

 

[updog]

I don't think there's a way to turn shitty headphones to godly ones using some software. Though you could try fiddling around with EQ if you only have problems with excessive bass.

 

[reg3n]

thanks for the answer man, so yeah i was wondering, if i use EQ (i don't mean to turn it into a superb headphone or nothing, just flatting freqs a bit) how could i know if i'm lowering the right ammount of say 100-150hz to eliminate the bass boost and nothing else? like, is there any denomination on the phones or something that actually states how much each freq is being boosted ?

 

[updog]

I guess you'll just have to do it by ear. If we're talking about cheap headphones, I doubt the manufacturer actually wants to make a chart that shows how bad their headphones are, unless they think adding more bass is ultra-awesome.

I'd still say get better headphones.

 

[reg3n]

yeah, will do man, thanks

 

[Scottxx]

I own a pair of Sennheiser HD-202. Still these ones are expensive in Argentina !
They sound good but they have too much bass. I need some good eq settings or a plugin that can help to get a better and flatter response.

Some of us don`t clame magic solutions. The problem is for some of us to reach good stuff is way expensive in our countries. A good Sennheiser for example will cost 400 us dollars here. Just for a pair of good headphones.

Thank you guys...

 

[visceral]

What if you were to mix a song with the headphones until it sounds exactly how you want it to. Then use a visual analyser (& your ears of course.) and compare the frequencies in your mix to a reference mix that you are familiar with. I'd think this would give you some idea of what frequencies need to be tamed.

 

[Trevoire520]

thanks for the answer man, so yeah i was wondering, if i use EQ (i don't mean to turn it into a superb headphone or nothing, just flatting freqs a bit) how could i know if i'm lowering the right ammount of say 100-150hz to eliminate the bass boost and nothing else? like, is there any denomination on the phones or something that actually states how much each freq is being boosted ?

This is basically why it'll never work,

Your best bet would be to leave out the eq and just compare your song to one that you like the sound of and try to match it.

 

[Full_Tilt]

We have had similar discussions about this kind of thing with studio monitors , It seems most people think that once youve got used to working with the sound your hearing you kinda know a good mix from a bad one even with cheap gear.
Its kinda funny...
The first time I went over to mixing with pro head phones most of my mixes went the worst side of shit before I learned how they were supposed to sound . On the up side I could hear a wider spectrum but until I got used to them they were little improvement .
Its better now though.
Realistically speaking quality monitoring i.e speakers or head phones isn't going to break the bank compared to the DAW or software I dont think you have to buy the best Ive got by for years with pure rubbish.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

I own a pair of Sennheiser HD-202. Still these ones are expensive in Argentina !
They sound good but they have too much bass. I need some good eq settings or a plugin that can help to get a better and flatter response.

Some of us don`t clame magic solutions. The problem is for some of us to reach good stuff is way expensive in our countries. A good Sennheiser for example will cost 400 us dollars here. Just for a pair of good headphones.

Thank you guys...

I have 5 pairs of these, I think they are awesome for tracking.

 

[reg3n]

I have 5 pairs of these, I think they are awesome for tracking.

you'd totally laugh at the shit i use.... so ok 5 pairs is too much, donations r always open!!!!!!!!!! :zombie:

 

[Scottxx]

Loren you own 5 pairs of HD-202. And you say they are great. I agree, but... how do you deal with the extra bass they have ? That extra bass confuse me at recording and listening. Do you eq them or use a plugin ? Solving that problem will help a lot to improve my monitoring sound.
I don't need to compare my sound to one that I like 'cause I want my own sound. The problem is that I need to get lower bass on my Sennheiser HD202 headphones.

Thank you guys...

 

[Sweetnothing]

The same applies to monitors and headphones, you have to know how they sound

So, listen as much music as you can through them until you get used to it's response

I have the hd202 btw, and yes, they have a lot of bass, that's why you want to check mixes on every system you can find, from ipods to car stereos, and then of course, a/b your mix with music you're familiar with to check.