I hope this is the right community to ask. Are radio stations doing something to songs? Or is it the playlist they use? Or is it me?

Can I achieve the “radio effect” for any music somehow?

  • TheInsane42@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    When you listen to FM, the frequency is cut-off, at 15 KHz when I remember correctly. It could be that the higher frequencies make you tired.

    The radio in my car was setup so bad I couldn’t stand any source, until I found the hidden equalizer settings. That helped, but the plastic dome tweeters in the rear speakers were the main cause. (I removed them completely)

    • Matte@feddit.it
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      1 year ago

      this is the correct answer. ear fatiguing is often caused by incorrect EQ settings in your system. using too much of a high-frequency band and you’ll initially get a brighter and better sound, but you’ll soon start to get fatiguing and even headaches.

      Radio songs are heavily post-produced by the radio itself, strictly limited in dynamic range and they also have a mastering EQ that provides a bass boost.

      I’d suggest OP to check their EQ settings and aim for a more neutral sound.

    • sk1nnyjeans@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, I figured it would come down to ear fatigue and specific frequencies being the cause, if not volume.

      I bet you’re totally right.