However, we found a Bass boost of 2+ helped give a bit more warmth to the sound without drowning everything else out as a result. The Xbox Accessories app also features a Bass boost option, which can seem superfluous considering how much low-end these cans can muster. We ended up leaving the 4kHZ setting on the default of 0 and pushed the 8kHZ setting up two clicks. We spent a lot of time adjusting these two sliders in particular to try and help the highs cut through more, but found it often ended up sounding too sharp for our ears. We opted to lower this two clicks from the default of 0 as again, the Xbox Wireless Headset is tuned for the low-end frequencies primarily, so it’s best to tail this off slightly.įor the higher frequencies, 4kHz and 8kHz, these handle the higher pitched harmonics and add a brightness to the audio. The 1kHz slider manages the midrange sounds. We found that dropping to three clicks from the bottom to be the ideal fit. This is an area where the Xbox Wireless Headset struggles a bit, as if the 250Hz is too high it really impacts the audio quality in a negative way. The 250Hz slider brings muddiness to the sound, but can stop it feeling empty or shallow. Even though it’s super satisfying to have seriously punchy bass, it can overpower the rest of the other important sounds, so we opted for four clicks up from the bottom. Adjusting this up and down will deliver a sizable difference into just how impactful the bass will be from the Xbox Wireless Headset, which can literally make your eardrums shake if you crank it all the way up. The 125Hz slider can be best described as your bass setting.

If you’re wondering what the various sliders mean, here’s a quick breakdown in the simplest terms possible. Check out the picture below to see our dialed in settings. Starting from the Music EQ as a base, which is the best sounding to our ears, we’ll want to reduce the lower end frequencies significantly and balance the mids and highs. There are a selection of stock EQ settings to choose from including Game, Heavy Bass, Movie, Music and Speech, but we’ll want to customize our own.īe careful when moving back and forth between presets once you’ve customized your EQ, as the Xbox Accessories app doesn’t save your custom profile if you change it back to one of the presets. To adjust the Xbox Wireless Headset EQ, you’ll need to open up the Xbox Accessories app, highlight the picture of the Xbox Wireless Headset (which will appear when it’s turned on and connected) and select ‘Configure’. We’ll also explain how the EQ works so you can adjust it appropriately. Again, we have to stress that this EQ setting might not be the perfect match for your ears, but it should be a great starting point nonetheless to help you dial in a sound that suits you.

Equalizer settings for bass boost