You need to be in instant mode for this to work, of course. When I hit enter it immediately change to the new preset (the analysis panel say initialize time of 2.5 ms, so virtually instantly). And then all I have to do to instantly change to another preset is to change the number, say from 0 to 1. Then I use the "include" command to include one of the presets (for example: "include: crossfeed 0.txt"). In other words, those who claim that lower crosstalk in headphones gives you more realistic soundstage are basically wrong.Ĭlick to expand.Yes! Found a simple trick – I put each preset in its own txt file in the config folder, and named them "crossfeed 0-4". The widening effect is artificial and can only decrease the realism. Music that is mixed with speakers is not really intended to be listened to in such a way that each channel is completely isolated to one ear. And even if they exist – creating more separation between the stereo channels is only widening the stage artificially.
But realistically the initial crosstalk is much lower than even -80 db, so the benefits to the soundstage are questionable.
If the difference is between -30 db and -60 db of crosstalk, that does sounds reasonable. The proponents of balanced headphone connectors usually speak highly of how the lower crosstalk between channels widens the soundstage. Basically, what these filters are doing is adding the equivalent of huge amounts of crosstalk - although more sophisticated and intentional. This endeavor made me also wonder about the necessity of lower crosstalk.
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