If you want bass buy headphones known for their bass instead of being known for their treble.
this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2023
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max gain/volume on the k5 will make you deaf.
If you want to unload them, send me a message. I want to see what the good/bad fuss is about :)
It sounds like you want a non-reference type headphone.
You must be accustomed to bass-heavy headphones. Did you use wireless headphones before getting the DT1990? Almost all wireless cans have a significant bass shelf, which the DT1990 doesn't have, so it's bass will be quieter. Better quality though
Try them for a couple days and let your brain adjust. They’re not particularly known for bass though so I’m not sure what you were expecting.
I was expecting great treble and sound with moderate/normal bass
Those are mixing headphones foremost. There will be more nuance on the trebble.
Bass will be leaner and generally less forward. Definitely not made for bass.
Yet, you can adjust.
I have the AKG K240 MKii. Their bass is really weak. Applied a low shelf filter at around 150hz, which made the bass a bit stronger. It's not bassy, mind you ... it's stronger.
A big plus is that bass will be more nuanced instead of having the bloat that you're used to with your XM4s. It definitely takes a while to get used to.
Ye will give it a try, maybe closed backs are better for me
Kinda off topic but, looks like you just got dt 1990 pro,so I'm wondering, was the box sealed? I'm planning to buy them and recently watched many unboxing videos and it seems that the box comes unsealed.
I don't like Oratory's EQ's either.
Just do it yourself, its super easy to EQ.
what kind of crazy distorted listening preferences do you have?! (B&W px8 or apple apm or skullcandy, lol?) https://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/headphones/measurements/brands-a-i/dt-1990-pro/
the DT1990Pro have formidable bass extension and somewhat boosted bass (certainly not neutral with the balanced pads)
try some HD6** if you want to experience a real lack of bass...
Listen exclusively to the DT 1990 for a few days, then try to go back to your old headphones, you'll understand
Those EQ presets such as the ones by Oratory aren't for everyone. I have nothing but respect for the people putting them out and how they go about it, but they're not for everyone's enjoyment, me included.
Don't get too hung up on it. Just put your EQ to flat and see how you like it when listening to music that you know very well, for example.
And then play with the sliders.
That's what I do, until I find an EQ profile I enjoy for each headphone.
The best sound for you is the one that sounds the best to your ears, quite simply.
If the Oratory preset works for you, good. If it doesn't, give it time to get used to it.
If it still sounds bad, forget about it. Don't let it stop you from enjoying your sound.