![]() Treble (2 kHz-20 kHz): Also referred to as “Highs,” this represents the higher frequency sounds.Essentially, the bulk of what you hear on a music track will be within this range. Mids (250-2 kHz): This refers to the mid-range frequencies, often occupied by vocals and instruments.On a music track, bass adds power, ambiance, and depth. ![]() Bass (20-250 Hz): Also called “Lows,” this represents the lowest frequencies on the audio spectrum.These frequencies can be categorized into three general types: Younger people with relatively healthy ears can hear frequencies ranging from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower frequencies, on the other hand, create fewer waves that are more spaced out. The shrill ringing of a phone, for example, measures around 2000 Hz or 2 kHz, which means that 2000 waves are produced per second. Higher frequencies produce significantly more waves that are packed tightly together. Once the sound wave reaches our ears, our complex auditory system analyzes them using its five characteristics: amplitude, time period, velocity, wavelength, and frequency. These vibrations create a chain reaction of waves that allows sound to travel through the air - thus, creating what we know as ‘soundwaves.’ When a sound is produced, it compresses air molecules around us and causes them to vibrate. How Sound Frequencies Work Soundwaves travelling to human ear ![]() That’s why it’s essential to understand the distinctive ‘color’ of each sound signature to get the best listening experience.īut before you can fully grasp sound signatures, it’s equally important to understand how sound frequencies work. When in fact, it’s usually just the sound profile that isn’t good, not the device. If you’re unfamiliar with sound signatures, it’s likely not going to be at the forefront of your mind when buying headphones.Īs such, it becomes all too easy to write off a pair of “bad-sounding” headphones to poor manufacturing and call it a day. Why is it important to understand sound signatures? Having headphones with different sound signatures appeals to a broader listener market because specific sound signatures are more suited for certain types of music. For instance, Beyerdynamic offers a range of headphones with neutral, bright, v-shaped, and analytical sound signatures. Other brands will have several different headphone models with different sound signatures. Audio Technica, for example, is generally known for its balanced sound. Many headphone brands are known for having specific sound signatures. So, for instance, some headphones will have more pronounced bass, while others might have enhanced mid-range frequencies. In headphones, it refers to how the drivers are tuned to amplify or reduce specific frequencies. ![]()
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