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Why can I listen to radio for hours but when I listen to music I actually like I feel exhausted after 1 or 2 albums? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
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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?

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[–] 6 points 3 years ago (2 children)

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)

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years 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.

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