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Which frequency to adjust if voices/mids give me a headache.

I just picked up an NAD M10 v2 and two sets of speakers (Wharfedale 4.2 and Lintons to try).  I know I'm really sensitive to mids/highs (not sure which).  Voices seem to bother me. I've done Dirac room correction and both sets of speakers still bother me a bit.  These are not bright speakers I know.  

Within Dirac I can adjust some frequencies and then save to the M10.  What frequency should I target first and any thoughts on how many db I should adjust? 

Btw - never had any issues with Diamond 225 speakers.  But I'm ready to upgrade. 

Thanks! 

wrecked
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jtcf
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@wrecked I'm sensitive to high frequencies also.If you Google "frequency chart for instruments" several bar graphs will pop up that show where instruments and vocals fall along the frequency range.That should help narrow it down.

wrecked OP
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@jtcf Thanks!

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audiotroy
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It’s the amp dirac can not fix it the m10 has a digital a amp that sounds clean yet thin we sell the m10 and that us how it sounds listen to a n aim Ampang you willbe shocked at the difference

 

Dave AND TROY

Audio intellect nj

nad and naim dealer

jacobsdad2000
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@audiotroy the NAD M10 V2 is a PurFi Class D and is not a digital integrated amplifier.  Come on Man you're an NAD Dealer??  

audiorusty
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If the irritation seems to be brash or brassy, I agree with the 1.5k to 1.6k give or take 500 Hz. assessment. If the irritation is more shrill, I find more often than not that the offending frequency is around 3.1k. It could also be both regions.

You may want to start with a larger reduction like 6 db or greater just because it is easier to hear bigger changes and then add them back in as needed after you find the offending frequencies.

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