Trying them now with FiiO K5 pro and tried Oratory EQ settings, really considering returning. It sounds nice yes but the bass is lacking, feel like bass is extremely important in many genres of music and its dull. Yes it’s an open back headphones but I am just curious how to properly enjoy the headphones? Everyone been saying they are endgame headphones

Maxed out volume on FiiO and gain to max too

Any DT 1990 pro owners? What makes you love the headphones? And is the bass dull?

Thanks

  • AntiwhippyBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If you want bass buy headphones known for their bass instead of being known for their treble.

  • OkRazzmatazz7121BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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

  • Elpreto2BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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.

    • el1temanOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Ye will give it a try, maybe closed backs are better for me

  • InerthalBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    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.