We need trebles to reproduce these high-frequency sounds.

8,000 Hz and above: Theoretically we can hear up to 20,000 Hz, yet most humans have limited hearing capabilities due to age and other factors.

It’s a spectrum where you can enjoy the music if done well, but many times it can be very annoying too. This is played in the upper range of instruments such as guitars or violins.

3,000 Hz – 8,000 Hz: Upper mid-range frequencies.

Most instruments such as guitars and pianos are played in this range. This is the range we are used to hearing and also vocal sounds are located in this range.

600 Hz – 3,000 Hz: Mid-range frequencies.

If you play the lower end of many musical instruments such as guitars or a piano you’ll hear this range of frequencies.

200 Hz to 600 Hz: Low mid-range frequencies.

60 Hz to 200 Hz: Low frequencies requiring a bass or lower drums to be reproduced.

Only sub-bass and kick drums reproduce these frequencies and you need a subwoofer to hear them, or a good pair of headphones.

20 Hz – 60 Hz: Super low frequencies on the EQ.

That’s why you always see small speakers around your surround sound but a huge bass speaker to give some punch. Low-frequency sounds require more power and bigger speakers, while higher frequency sounds require less power and smaller speakers. To put it simply, if you have a low-frequency sound, you’ll hear waves in the bass or sub-bass range. An example of a digital equalizer is shown below: What are frequency ranges?įrequency in “ audio” terms is the number of times a wave repeats itself in a lapse of time. You can also find equalizers in most stereo sound systems, Blu Rays, Smart TVs, Car stereos, etc. to allow you to adjust your audio settings and get the most out of your speakers. It usually works with frequencies between 20 Hz up to 20,000 Hz, which are theoretically the frequencies humans can hear, although in reality our range could be decreased by age and other factors.ĭecades ago, equalizers were managed via a physical console were you could tune up and down levers to adjust your settings, but since most audio is consumed in a digital way nowadays, equalizers have been implemented in most devices such as computers, smartphones, etc. What’s an Equalizer (EQ)?Īn equalizer is a processor that allows you to boost or decrease certain frequency ranges to modify or enhance the sound quality. But first of all, let’s go over the basics as you will need to know this information to keep up with the rest of the article.

Razer surround eq settings