Apex Legends Ultimate EQ Settings Guide - New EQ tool for the best sound on YOUR gear!!

[@broham1576]

i swear i hope you blow up and gain a bigger following. you been making more and more videos that are good not only for beginners and intermediate audio users please continue.

[@Amp_Edition]

i agree, this is the only place i come for audio now....to many youtubers only give opinions that feel like sponsors and with no data to back it up!

[@GadgetryTech]

Thank you both for the kind words! I appreciate the support

[@Amp_Edition]

​@GadgetryTech very welcome my friend, we appreciate you! I have a question about the Roccat Syn Max Air. You said this isn't the best footstep headset, is this due the way the housing is designed? Or tuning? I did use the tune for equalizer apo, while it does make the headset over all sound awesome, it seems to make footsteps not as loud? What frequency should I alter in peace? 400-700?

[@thereaperscoming]

Impresive Mr. Joe, honestly, not only the time spent to pin point where the actual footsteps are heard on Apex but the ability to relay/ teach in rapid fire so we can feel comfortable in trying it ourselves, cudos. I dub thee Professor J. Man I wish this video would had been out sooner it would had saved me from buying gear that is limited in the console world. This also show that gaming consoles still have a bit to go giving the consumer that true customation freedom. Professor J, thank you for your hard work, looking forward to more in depth videos likes these where we can learn not just copy the eq.

[@GadgetryTech]

haha, thanks! I hope it all works out well for you, and thanks for the support!

[@TheGodlyNoob]

For siege, would be really nice if you could figure out a way to boost the kapkan trap sound without ruining the audio for anything else

[@NineSeptims]

holy imagine finding godly here watching the same stuff as me

[@t_dub]

I genuinely feel like I have just had a light bulb moment. Everything seems clearer (no pun intended) and somehow just makes sense now. Being able to articulate, and I mean methodically and genuinely, is an absolute gift that so few people on this medium have. I sincerely appreciate you investing so much of your time to not only analyze gameplay but also to convert this into a viewable format for us. My thanks to you are real.

[@chrispapa6700]

This should be a 500k channel. The amount of work that you put it is just amazing. No bs simple and analytical.

[@kaalos]

Amazing! You are the GOAT for this.

[@no5tra]

I tried this on my maxwells I bought after watching your reviews and wow, had a few games last night and it felt like I heard everything, amazing stuff. Thank you so much for your hard work this tool is simply amazing.

[@pure3650]

were u using dolby access, sonar or audeze hq to use the eq?

[@DavidZee85]

BadSeedTech's recent video brought me here! I'm super duper impressed by how you invested the time into building your target curve, and you explained everything really well. I haven't had much success with EQ because whenever I try other's EQ of my Focal Clear OGs to Harman or their own target (oratory, for example), it leaves the headphones sounding "thin" and a bit sibilant. But your tool seems amazingly user friendly and is definitely inspiring me to give EQ another try!

[@Freakstylerer]

Got my Maxwells yesterday and immediately tried the EQ out. It works amazing! You can hear running enemies easily in close-to-mid range. This is the Spider-Sense we've all been looking for! Also, hadn't heard of the Peace add-on. Seems like there's a great set of premade EQ's to quickly search for the sound profile that you're looking for.

[@steveisnjhxc]

i watched your reviews on IEMs and decided to purchase my first pair. Can't wait for the Siege EQ!

[@Amp_Edition]

Did this today for my h6pro in combination with the g6 dac and wow...night and day, sounds like a completely different headset...seriously i didn't realize how dark this headset is until you make these adjustments. Now its refined and crunchy/crisp, music and movies sound great too! Thanks again Joe!

[@GadgetryTech]

So glad to hear it! The biggest difference I've heard were on headsets like the Razer Blackshark and Corsair products. Those models usually struggle with footsteps but this was a night and day improvement on them. So glad to hear it's helping you out

[@saravignali37]

Incredible video! Thank you very much, I learned so many things ! Is there any chance you could support Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless ? Thank you again. Subscribed.

[@KalobKelly-q4x]

Appreciate you going into detail, most content creators will tell you to use it and just trust instead of backing up why they’re doing what they’re doing. Question from my understanding you’re not a big fan of the Astro a50s. Were you basically saying not to use the Astro command center & to instead jst use Dolby atmos?

[@AuToAiiM]

great video! I have a Sennhaiser HD 598 - should I manually set my EQ in my Qudelix?

[@rudolfv7299]

Super useful video. Still trying out the settings but sofar a nice improvement! Thanks for your work! Cloud you add the Beyer MMX 300 2nd to your test/database? I can see you've recently reviwed the new Pro version. Just an idea but you could ask Beyer for the older version for comparison? That way you could share your thoughts and improvements. Would be beneficial for Beyer, your channel and for cheapskates like me as well ;) Keep up your good work!

[@jimhasthumbs]

Thank you for this! Looking forward to trying it out! Question: looks like the Sennheiser HD 560 S only has a left channel curve and no right channel curve - is that on purpose?

[@bergdk237]

Yeah i see that to, and also wondering why!

[@HANIDI]

never played apex but your videos are just fantastic.

[@miguelzl5228]

excellent guide!!! can confirm that this makes a huge difference, iv came to a somewhat close eq on apo for my 560s, but that website makes everything so easy to do, thanks for the tools and info!!

[@GadgetryTech]

So glad you find it helpful!

[@nikithchengappa8405]

I'm also using the 560s for apex and this EQ is great except my gunshots are way too loud, do you have the same issue?

[@miguelzl5228]

@@nikithchengappa8405 kinda, for me it is louder just not by much, actually just the right amount, maybe it's your source, I've try this on my fiio newk3 and fiio k11, there is a difference, small tho and not in that way

[@nikithchengappa8405]

@@miguelzl5228 Interesting, I have my 560S plugged into an Atom Amp, but maybe its just the way the game is audio optimized? Would really like to know how to tweak the EQ cause my gunshots are so damn loud! Thanks dude

[@dchambers1191]

@@nikithchengappa8405 560S owner here. Can confirm the gunshots are way too loud. Did you find a fix?

[@nikithchengappa8405]

Let's goo, been waiting for this!! Your channel needs to be at like 500K subs minimum dude.

[@GadgetryTech]

One day 🤞

[@carlcausey2294]

This channel is pretty dope started watching you a year ago I respect your passion and willingness to help thats commendable. I saw recommended gear I have a few seeing the PC38x what are your feelings with TB Atlas Air open back is it a toss up or preference or a clear winner?

[@de40rOvers]

Tnx for all your good work! Does this work on Audeze Maxwell?

[@Nwcaveman22]

Just subscribed! Have you ever thought about doing a Valorant EQ setting? For turtle beach stealth pro

[@dannysawyer7146]

Great video once again do you know when the EQ for Fortnite will be released ??

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Thank you as always for your hard work and for sharing this information and audio data. Much appreciated. Any info/update on VZR pads? Take care, Sir.

[@GadgetryTech]

Vid drops on less than a week! Thanks Simon

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

@@GadgetryTech Thank you for your answer, Sir. I shall try to be patient and look forward to the video drop. All the best.

[@cheftay7729]

Thank you. Been waiting for this

[@GadgetryTech]

You bet! A lot of people were. Sorry it took so long

[@cheftay7729]

@@GadgetryTech well worth the wait 🙏

[@fr4ktured33]

Any chance you have the plus minus numbers for the Dolby atmos tune for console players I use your warzone 2024 tune with my moondrop lans and it’s amazing thank you for the work and time you put into these videos 👍🔥

[@chocomilkfps1264]

Super impressive what you have done. My headset is not in the tool currently, i own a Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE. I did try the auto eq for virtuoso XT in case it would work but what it produced sounded like i was listening through a tin can, was really bad. Thanks in advance if you are able to add it, no worries if not!

[@L3f7S1d3]

Hey Joe! Any chance you can make an EQ guide for Hunt: Showdown and possibly a recommendation on best wired and wireless for $400ish or less. IMO, it’s likely VZR and Maxwell? Thanks!!

[@Edvardas96]

That website/tool has such an insane potential I'm actually mindblown. Would love to one day see an Escape from Tarkov target on there

[@buraksondurak4663]

Was waiting for that, thanks for your great work!

[@GadgetryTech]

Sorry it took so long!

[@ryanbeflyin8388]

great video as always! blops 6 season here we come :D

[@ak47pafpaf]

Thank you so much bro for your work its awsome i just had one question if you wanna add new gearsets like i have a logitech g533 and i dont know at all is sound like g535 or it need like a different set up, appriciate your work^ _^

[@SKILL0SK]

This is soo much insightful; the thing about how much Q is needed for the 10band eq, Learning about Eqing from gamers is the worst thing is what i would say i have looked into it for years and everytime i get some reddit post that doesn't explain all the things or some forums on brand sites. This video is soo much better than anything else at guiding everyone in the right way than all the things I've gone to so far. I would have to try it myself but i will still request for a PUBG target EQ Please!

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks so much! I'll try to work on one for PUBG soon. Keep an eye out!

[@KodiakGrizzy]

Awesome video again man! Finding your channel was the deciding factor for me to start dabbling with IEMs. I’m having an issue though, when trying to upload an FR for an IEM that you don’t have on your database from another Squiglink, and then choose either the Warzone or Apex targets, when I click on “Auto EQ”, it doesn’t generate a new “Average EQ” line and also doesn’t generate a full data number set on the left to copy into Sonar. Am I suppose to copy your “Target” and upload onto someone else’s Squiglink or am I missing a step?

[@GadgetryTech]

Technically you can export my target if you look towards the bottom of the page. Then on another squig site, you can import the target in the equalizer settings. It will be pretty close overall.

[@ogxcoleman]

Please do a Guide for The Finals. Season 3 is dropping soon and it would be nice to get optimized audio EQ settings.

[@matheusleite8586]

Really Nice Video BRO, from Br

[@Blubber27]

Thanks for that hard work. Can you pls implement the DT 990 pro black 80 ohms? Thx

[@GadgetryTech]

I'll try to get my hands on it

[@ShadLambert]

Ha always wished you would do an Apex vid thanks!

[@JAG3RmanJENSON]

Hey Gadget! Just started EQing. I EQ’d my SuperMix 4s to several sets of IEMs so far as well as the Apex Legends one you had listed. Should I be adjusting the DBs on top at all or leave everything as is?

[@armaniesingletary8979]

Omg YOU DID IT! I got donate to you man! Soon as i get paid is on the way

[@dennishaller6578]

Whoohoo, have been waiting for this one! Lets go!

[@DEM0NJEDI]

Very insightful👍🏻👍🏻

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks!

[@hank9th]

I think a "fun" game target would be super cool -- something that is geared towards increasing soundstage and immersion. No idea how reasonable it is, but it would be great to be able to easily eq something I use for music into something that's excellent for immersive single-player gaming.

[@Solo_Dolo96]

You're a beast. Thank you!

[@AkiDarkWolf]

What would be the correct Q values for the 15 band equalizer built into Voice Meter Banana? (It has 25, 40, 63, 100, 160, 250, 400, 630, 1k, 1.6k, 2.5k, 4k, 6.3k, 10k, 16k and those can not be changed as far as I read) Also great work, I tested it as far as I could and already noticed a major difference!

[@pzcoop]

Would you recommend using the Audeze 10 band EQ for the Maxwell for a method like this? You mentioned in the comments of the Warzone video that you would make a shorter video for headsets like the Maxwell and Astro headsets. Just wasnt sure if I should use a 10 band or Sonar for EQ presets. Edit: I realized that there arent any flat EQ presets for the Maxwell in your database so i guess i would have to use something like Sonar or PEACE to get the desired EQ settings?

[@dentalrendgencentar175]

Hey Joe, might I ask if you plan to do any type of testing or EQ-ing for XDefiant?!

[@GadgetryTech]

I plan on it for sure. I've enjoyed playing that game!

[@ratchaparkchuin9449]

which IEM it good for Apex Legends ?? plz recommend :)

[@jkee1718]

Can you do a how to video for EQ’ing analog headphones for console gamers, I recently purchased a pair of iems and would love to be able to EQ them but have no idea how to. Love the channel and keep up the good work.

[@GadgetryTech]

So it's technically a two parter. If you watch the console section towards the beginning, that will give you the first bit of info. Then depending on which device you have, the EQ section will give you two ways to do it for console

[@Justin-bm7zn]

Thank you kindly. Thank you. Thank you.

[@pokrog]

If you add some bands on the Squig equalizer, the AutoEQ will fill in more corrections.

[@wyn2208]

Thanks! Looking forward to xDefiant one as well :).

[@GadgetryTech]

Thank you so much for the super chat and your generosity!!! SO sorry I missed this. XDefiant vid drops as soon as today!

[@Kniightwolff]

For the 10 band EQ, do I have to change the frequencies to (32, 64, 125, 250, ......., 16000) and the Q to 1.5 and then adjust the graph to get a close match to your Apex Legends desired graph. And then take the numbers to Steelseries engine (not sonar) and/or Dolby Atmos?

[@kdude1000]

Is there any eta on the Xdefiant EQ?? This has been such a help for me but I'm sure an actual tuned EQ ptovile for Xdefiant would be just at amazing as this is!

[@undrrxated]

Anything on the razer kraken v3? I saw it as a community post for it but it brought me to another page without the apex legends target, thanks! For now I’m gunna have to eye-to-eye set it up on 2 tabs

[@williamzz5]

Thank you so much I recently got back into Apex and my iems doesn't sound good in it. I'm using the xens top and studio 4s

[@CronyyyU4]

Like Noob said, would bei awesome if we have an optimized EQ for Siege 😍 Awesome Work man, keep on! Thank you so much

[@GalacticYuna]

If possible, would you be able to test the studio edition tangzu wan'er? the sound signature appears to have been changed

[@gronos9009]

@GadgetryTech Awesome video. What if my headset Logitech G PRO X Wireless are not no your list? May I use the set up for the next gen G PRO X 2? I have tried it and imported in PEACE. Must admit that i heare footsteps from a mile away. But there is also sounds for example when im shooting a gun that makes my ears to melt, its very disorienting. and although foostesps are very clear, the game sounds very poorly in general like on a very budget earbuds. Also i have lost my 7.1 sound after activating the APO EQ. Is there a way to enable it and still use the EQ? Thank you in advance, appreciate your work!

[@riley4906]

Omg I was literally talking about this in your live chat 😂u legend

[@GadgetryTech]

LOL. Your comments are actually what helped nudge me to finally finish it

[@riley4906]

​@GadgetryTech that's cool af

[@suhsuh2324]

Can you please make a video on CS2? Especially with the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless EQ (without Sonar but you can also show one setting with it maybe), it would be so helpful 🙏 Thank you!

[@GadgetryTech]

So far CS2 is leading the Google form survey which was surprising to me! That one will come sooner than expected. If you have particular audio cues you care about in addition to footsteps, please let me know

[@suhsuh2324]

Thank you! For CS2, the footsteps are the more important thing + being able to pinpoint the enemy who is shooting, at close range as at long distance. With the Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, I personally use the Apex Legends preset to play CS2 (not with Sonar, the one integrated in the DAC), in game audio on Crisp, L/R isolation at 10%, perspective correction Off, push to talk enabled to avoid shutters when pressing the mic button. If those settings can help you for your test, please let me know 👍🏻 Thank you for your work!

[@GadgetryTech]

thanks for sharing!

[@nikczemny_olek1482]

Hey Joe, how about making a guide for Hunt: Showdown?

[@selimk1]

Just to make sure that I understand this correctly. I have the astro A50 Gen 4, i am using the SteelSeries sonar method. I should keep the astro command center eq flat? and what about Dolby Atmos, should I turn it on for spatial sound, or should I use the Spatial Sound in Sonar?

[@dannydavito201]

Spunds good on my xbox wireless headset using the dolby atmos settings! What should my xbox equaliser be as they bleed over supposedly even when using dolby atmos

[@MoNstAgr]

Your work is amazing! Can you do the same for PUBG? Many fun’s we are eager about it!!! Thanks for making such a great work again!!

[@saladassery4640]

I hope you can make one for SHP9500 🙏

[@hp1799]

Based on your other review, I got these heads Audeze - Maxwell

[@bergdk237]

I just can't do stereo for gaming, for music it is fine. I need something to widen the sounds stage, it does not have to be a lot. So Dolby Atmos or some kind of surround is better for me.

[@dovydasstankus4647]

OMG!! thank you!! i love you!!

[@tsubasakazanari6116]

While apex’s audio still sucks from time to time , your eq setting just makes my day.

[@MashudTalukdar-cc4hk]

Thank you for the video, but the sound on my Razer Barracuda Pro while shooting guns is terrible. Could you kindly tell me how to fix it?

[@GadgetryTech]

You might have an EQ mis match from what was set on those measurements. Depending on what the default sound profile is, things can definitely be off if updates changed the base EQ of the Barracuda. Start with a flat EQ (all 0s). Then reduce 1khz by 1-2 dB. Then boost 250hz by 2dB. Then reduce 32 Hz by 6dB and 64hz by 2-3 dB. If the bass sounds too light, boost 125hz a little. Hopefully this get's you closer

[@straylightx]

If I have an Audio Technica ATH-M50X headset, how can I use your guide to find the equalizer parameters?

[@Snook_]

Could you please do one for PUBG. That game has the most deafening audio of any game around and needs the most fixing out of any I have ever seen! Would be a great example of what can be done. Lots of people use voicemeter bannana to compress it as its insanely dynamic.

[@GadgetryTech]

It's definitely on the list!

[@RestTarRr]

+1 on PUBG

[@nimeshjaiswal9388]

Which is better for gaming, Simgot's SuperMix 4 or EM6L ?

[@doloadventures]

Any chance you can upload the target file so I can use it to adjust my HyperX cloud 2

[@Ejziponken1]

Hey @GadgetryTech I have a question. How many bands should be used during autoEQ? Also the default Freq range only goes to 9000 as default. Like if u using Peace, shouldnt u add more bands? For example If I make it 12 using Hartman 2018 I get freq 19000 at -12.

[@Super-Nivon]

Great content!

[@MuseR.]

What I we do if the iem I'm using isn't one that you've tested? I have the crinacle zeros so I'm just trying the zero red corrected to see how it goes. Thanks, hope this helps on apex lol

[@benfieldhicks7064]

question: should i change the eq range up to 20k? or leave it at the default? EM6L tuning on Sonar

[@MentalFreedom1492]

Do you have to keep the peace program running? Or can I close it and will the settings still work?

[@DoctorKoshka]

I found your Warzone guide and I hope this guide helps for Apex Legends players. Myself, I'm not an Apex Legends player, but I would love to see Valorant guide next :)

[@GadgetryTech]

Casting those votes! I like it haha. Thanks for the comment

[@IIIZEROZIII]

Hey, is there anything chance you have a setting for the Astro a50 for apex on Xbox ? It is only 5 band and I can’t seem to get anything that sounds right. It’s either I here footsteps but it’s to much bass or it sounds good and have zero footsteps. I have tried so many settings including ones with Dolby and so far zero luck

[@zeromy88]

Tbh you should implement a Cs2 setting, its the biggest FPS

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

W... nice to see another Apex frog in the IEM space

[@potfriend4192]

this might be a dumb question but should I still use loudness equalization in windows sound settings for call of duty or would it mess this up/ not be worth it

[@billleshreds]

Hello Gadget tech will you still release Fortnite EQ settings ?

[@brandonphillips5896]

Joe, I need help. I have JBL Quantum one. I’ve been searching for a good equalizer settings in the JBL app on the pc. I’ve tried for weeks trying to look for good hz and kHz settings. I’ve been trying to make myself quieter and enemy footsteps/parachutes for warzone. Anything will help. Thanks Joe!

[@codyhernandez1738]

Need a audeze Maxwell Dolby atmos eq settings video

[@theverdict2022]

Not gonna lie, I was looking for a good EQ setting for apex today. I have the Soundblasterx G6 with Sennheiser HD560s, gonna try this EQ later, thank you.

[@GadgetryTech]

Timing was great then! I hope you like it

[@theverdict2022]

Any chance for a video showing how to put the recommended audio into the X G6? I tried my best matching the recommended equalizer, just not sure I got it correct. Thanks again for your videos 🙏🏼

[@grandmazc00kies]

Sadly no option for dt 990 pro 250 ohm any recommendations on how to eq these?

[@jesusmedrano9775]

is the audio signature of the logitech pro x and pro x 2 wireless the same?

[@alexmiller6344]

How can I use the Filk or Unheard lab options? I'm having a hard time finding headsets on the regular files on Squiglink.

[@ImAWSMDanny]

Dang Joe deserves a milli subs fr, everyone get on that.

[@GadgetryTech]

haha one day dude!

[@xflackoo]

for someone new to eq and the terminologies, what would you recommend someone using TB stealth pro’s on ps5?

[@SteelCitySniperYT]

This!! Would really appreciate some help with this headset for games like Apex and Siege!

[@rafraf418]

Razer Barracuda mid version on phone with the Razer audio bluetooth app .How to translate the eq on that one .I don’t know how much to cut or put ..it’s a mes now ,please help(I don’t have a pc ,only ps5).Thank you sir,I appreciate all your work and passion.Looking forward !

[@GadgetryTech]

Pull the left two sliders all the way down, bring 125hz down by about a third, bring the 4k slider up about a third way between the center and max increase. Give that a shot and you should get close for footstep tracking. It's not perfect, and you lose all the bass, but it helps with footsteps

[@khoatrieudinh7596]

One thing I notice about Apex is that the game has no "headphone mode" or headphone panning rule for stereo headphones like 99% of games out there which is really bizarre to me, this makes the sound really fatiguing when things really loud happens like explosions on the left or right from where you're facing in the game, there's not enough crosstalk (cuz the game uses stereo speakers panning rule with 2 speakers placing in front of you) making such explosion sounds really piercing on one ear.

[@KillaBean416]

What is the footstep frequency for rainbow six siege ?

[@JMasterMindC]

Hi, what was the slider settings for Dolby atmos at the end of the vid?

[@agumban]

Pls setup a curve for tarkov. God knows we need all the sound help we can get

[@JagsP95]

Hoping to see DT 900 Pro X being added to the list soon!

[@GadgetryTech]

They will be added! Once I’m done with my 1990 review those are the next beyer!