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# Fairbuds XL configuration

I have the misnamed XL and while it's clear, even with factory reset by
pushing the joystick to the right until it says _factory reset complete_,
but the studio eq may not be so clear.

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## Dezponia's studio EQ

Shamelessly copied from Matrix.

### 2024-04-11

> My settings for Studio so far is 60hz+0db, 230hz+2db, 1.1khz+0db, 4khz+5db, 10khz+4db. I think the some people may prefer +/- a db or two on the 4khz and 10khz levels depending on their taste and "head related transfer function" (rabbit hole, not worth digging into). I could go for one more db on those myself since I tend to prefer that BUT that can also lead to some sharpness for my ears on some tracks. This is a better comfortable level for me. Also those settings don't assume the Fairbuds XL are flat because they're not, instead these settings aim to "correct" the issues I feel they have with the tools given in the app without being silly. :)

In clearer words, in the app drag the four sliders to

- 0
- 2
- 0
- 5
- 4