Free, simple, PC eq programs?

[ErinH]

I picked up a pair of used Sennheiser 280pro headphones for work. I spent days trying to pick a pair that has a relatively flat response but couldn't find anything like that in my price range. The response curve for the Senn's is:

I'd like to find a basic EQ program so I can flatten the response out on my laptop before it hits the cans. Any suggestions?


I always use iTunes as my media manager... does winamp or media monkey have good built in eqs?

 

[Adam]

I always use iTunes as my media manager... does winamp or media monkey have good built in eqs?

Just in case you didn't know, iTunes has a built-in equalizer.

 

[ErinH]

I did.

I'd just like to find something a little more 'graphical' so I can more easily match up what I want.

 

[EYEdROP0]

I recommend a parametric equalizer or a 31 band EQ. Graphical EQ's with 10 bands suck. In my honest opinion, an EQ will just make them sound worse, Unless you want colored sound.

 

[WmAx]

You can't use the HeadRoom graphs to EQ successfully with any precision. The graphs are made on dummy head w/dummy ear and canal. The response you see is indicative of this total response. Due to the wavelengths involved, and their interactions with the ear and headphone pads, etc.; you can not use any of the measured data to apply specific corrections over about 2kHz. However, under 2kHz, should be pretty accurate. I should note: something looks wrong with this measurement. I am not aware of the HD280 having such a steep, dropping off bass response.

Now, you can make specific types of measurements to correct response over 2kHz; but this is a combination of measurements and must use a special (different) measurement jig to obtain actual driver/enclosure response; similar to making anechoic measurements of a speaker without room effect(s).

The only EQ you can safely do without special measurement/analysis is broad tonal changes, such as overall treble, or mid or bass.

-Chris