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As an audio engineer, I often come across people who complain about the overwhelming bass on their headphones.
While bass is an important part of any song, an excess of it can make the music sound muddy and unclear, and it can also be harmful to your ears.
Fortunately, there are some easy ways to reduce bass on your headphones without sacrificing the overall quality of the audio. In this post, I’ll share some tips on how to do just that.
Adjust the EQ settings
The EQ settings on your headphones or music player are designed to adjust the balance of frequencies in the audio you hear.
To reduce the bass, try lowering the lower frequency levels on the EQ. This will help create a more balanced sound and reduce the muddy bass that can overpower other elements in the music.
Use bass reduction headphones
If you’re someone who likes to listen to music with a lot of bass, investing in headphones that specifically reduce bass can be a good option.
Bass reduction headphones are designed to reduce the bass levels in the audio, providing a more balanced sound. These headphones can be particularly useful if you listen to a lot of electronic or hip-hop music, which often have high levels of bass.
Try a different genre of music
While it may seem counterintuitive, listening to music in a different genre can be a good way to reduce the bass.
Genres such as classical music or jazz tend to have less bass and more emphasis on other frequencies, which can help balance out the overall sound.
Use an audio plugin
If you’re using a music player on your computer, you can download an audio plugin that can help reduce the bass levels.
Plugins like the Equalizer APO or the VST plugin can be used to adjust the EQ settings and reduce the bass levels in the audio.
All in All
By following these simple tips, you can reduce the bass levels in your headphones and enjoy a more balanced and clear sound.
So, say goodbye to muddy and overpowering bass in your favorite tracks and enjoy your music the way it was meant to be heard!
Thanks for reading,
Tom
I’m Tom S. Ray and I’m head mastering engineer at Audio Unity Group. I also hold a bachelor with honours degree in music from Kingston University in London, I lecture mastering to students in Edinburgh College and to my online students via my Mastering Mastery audio mastering online course.
