Listening to music is something that everyone does. It is a simple pleasure. For someone who is studying audio listening to music is about analysis.
Tracks blur together, especially if they’re loud, the bass is something that many people have a hard time to pick out, but that’s only one example. Many songs have melodies buried in the mix. The shear number of intricate tracks can be a big issue in really breaking the track down with your ears.
The solution is simple. Go out and buy a pair of studio headphones. They aren’t very expensive and they are 100% necessary to audio work. Normal headphones won’t cut it.
You will hear a professional sound with no added affects like added bass. Many regular headphones and speakers have added EQ and added bass.
The next solution is studio monitors. These can come into perspective a little later especially if your on a budget. These will make all the difference. It is untreated sound, and the tracks will have great quality.
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