MH89 Valor II — Anime EQ Presets

Headset Characteristics & Problem Analysis

Sub-Bass (20–60 Hz) Slightly Weak Needs gentle lift for impact

Bass (60–200 Hz) Elevated & Muddy 100–180 Hz bloat masks vocals

Low-Mids (200–600 Hz) Congested Boxiness, makes voices muffled

Mids (600–2k Hz) Recessed (V-shape) Core problem for dialogue clarity

Upper-Mids (2–5k Hz) Slightly Thin Boosting here = clarity without harshness

Treble (6–10k Hz) Harsh Peak Causes fatigue at louder volumes

Air (10–20k Hz) Rolls Off Early Missing sparkle and space

Soundstage Narrow & Closed EQ can partially compensate

Engineering Note — Why the MH89 struggles with anime audio:
Anime mixes in Japan are often broadcast-mastered with dialogue at −23 LUFS and BGM very close in level. The MH89's V-shaped tuning boosts bass and treble while pulling back the 800 Hz–3 kHz range — exactly where 85% of voiced Japanese dialogue sits. The result: background music bleeds over character voices. Every preset below addresses this at the frequency level, not just volume.

⚠ Clipping Warning: Always set the Preamp value FIRST before applying any band boosts. The Preamp compensates for total gain added to the signal chain. Failure to set it will cause digital clipping and distortion regardless of how good the EQ settings are.

GENERAL ALL-ROUNDER ANIME

Daily driver — balanced clarity, warmth, and immersion for any anime genre

★ Anime Movies Music Light Gaming

Preamp

−3.5 dB

Listening Volume

50–65% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

#	Frequency	Gain	Q Value	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	32 Hz	+3.0 dB	0.70	Peak (LSC)	Gentle sub-bass shelf adds cinematic depth for OSTs. Wide Q avoids boom. MH89 needs help below 50 Hz.
2	80 Hz	+2.0 dB	1.00	Peak	Adds bass body without mudding up the 100–200 Hz danger zone. Taiko drums and bass instruments feel full.
3	180 Hz	−3.0 dB	1.20	Peak	THE most important cut for the MH89. This is where its bass bloat lives. Removing this immediately clears vocals and reduces mud.
4	400 Hz	−1.5 dB	1.40	Peak	Cuts the "cardboard box" resonance typical of closed gaming headsets. Opens up the midrange space.
5	1,000 Hz	+1.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Gentle push at the fundamental harmonic zone for male/female anime voices. Adds body to dialogue.
6	2,500 Hz	+2.5 dB	1.80	Peak	Primary presence boost. This is where Japanese voice acting consonants and vowel clarity live. Voices "pop" forward from music.
7	4,000 Hz	+2.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Sharpens word intelligibility. Makes whispered or fast-spoken lines land. Key anime clarity frequency.
8	6,500 Hz	−2.5 dB	1.80	Peak	This is the MH89's harshness peak. Cutting here removes listening fatigue without touching the clarity we built above.
9	10,000 Hz	+1.5 dB	1.40	Peak	Restores air and sparkle that 40mm drivers roll off. Instruments breathe, cymbals sound natural.
10	16,000 Hz	−1.0 dB	1.00	High Shelf	Prevents the ultra-high frequency glare. Smooth, natural top-end extension without digital sheen.

✓ Pros

Handles any anime genre competently

Voices are consistently clear over BGM

Non-fatiguing for 2–3 hour sessions

OSTs sound musical and full

Safe preamp headroom, no clipping

✗ Cons

Bass not as impactful as action-specific presets

Not tuned for competitive gaming precision

Compromise means it excels at nothing singularly

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Open Peace GUI. Set Pre Amplifying slider to −3.5 dB first.

02Click + to add bands until you have 10. Delete unused default bands with −.

03For each band: click the frequency label and type the exact Hz value from the table above.

04Set Gain by dragging the slider or double-clicking to type. Verify with the Gain Values row at the bottom.

05Set Q values by clicking the Quality (Q) field per band and typing the value.

06Filter type: keep all as Peak (Bell) except band 1 (Low Shelf) and band 10 (High Shelf). Click the filter icon to change.

07Click Save, type Anime All-Rounder as the name, press Enter.

08Toggle the green power button ON. Play test audio. Adjust preamp down if you hear any distortion.

⚙ Optional Compressor (Peace → Effects)

Threshold−18 dB

Ratio2.5:1

Attack15 ms

Release200 ms

Gain+2 dB makeup

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

Atmos ModeMovie or Music

Conflict RiskLow — compatible

Reduce preamp to−5 dB with Atmos ON

Disable Atmos EQUnder Atmos settings

DIALOGUE BOOST / VOCAL CLARITY

For anime where BGM overpowers voices — whispers, fast speech, quiet characters always audible

★ Anime Dialogue Subtitles Aid

Preamp

−4.5 dB

Listening Volume

50–70% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

#	Frequency	Gain	Q	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	50 Hz	−4.0 dB	0.70	Low Shelf	Aggressively reduce sub-bass energy that BGM and action sounds use to mask dialogue. Less bass = more room for voices at the same overall volume.
2	150 Hz	−4.5 dB	1.20	Peak	Upper bass is the #1 masking frequency for anime vocal fundamentals. Cutting this single band has more dialogue clarity impact than any boost.
3	320 Hz	−2.5 dB	1.40	Peak	Low-mid mud that turns dialogue into a "wah" sound in busy scenes. Cut cleans up the acoustic space for voice placement.
4	800 Hz	+1.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Lower vocal body region — adds warmth to dialogue without muddying it. Makes thin voices sound natural.
5	1,500 Hz	+3.0 dB	1.80	Peak	Vowel clarity zone — "a", "e", "i" sounds in Japanese become sharply defined. Crucial for understanding fast-spoken lines without subtitles.
6	2,800 Hz	+4.5 dB	1.80	Peak	Primary dialogue intelligibility frequency. This is where the human ear focuses for speech recognition. Largest boost justified here.
7	4,200 Hz	+3.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Consonant attack — "k", "t", "s" sounds in Japanese make speech fully intelligible. Critical for whispers and emotional monologues.
8	6,500 Hz	−4.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Kill the MH89 harshness peak without mercy. We already boosted clarity above this — this cut only removes fatigue, not intelligibility.
9	9,000 Hz	−2.0 dB	1.50	Peak	Sibilance control — prevents "ssss" sounds from piercing. Important when using high 2–4 kHz boosts above.
10	14,000 Hz	+1.5 dB	1.20	Peak	High-frequency air above sibilance range — adds naturalness without harshness. Voices don't sound "boxed in."

✓ Pros

Most extreme vocal clarity of all 8 presets

Whispers are audible at any volume

BGM feels appropriately "behind" voices

Works perfectly for subtitled and dubbed anime

✗ Cons

Bass is noticeably reduced — not for OST enjoyment

Music sounds thin and analytical

Not enjoyable for action anime fight scenes

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Set Preamp to −4.5 dB BEFORE touching any bands.

02Band 1 → set as Low Shelf filter type at 50 Hz, −4.0 dB. This is a global bass reduction.

03Pay special attention to bands 6 and 7 (+4.5 and +3.5 dB). After setting them, play speech-heavy audio and verify no distortion.

04If voices sound too "nasal" or "honky," reduce band 5 (1500 Hz) by 0.5 dB at a time until natural.

05Save as Dialogue Clarity.

⚙ Compressor Settings (Critical for this preset)

Threshold−14 dB

Ratio4:1 (tighter)

Attack8 ms

Release120 ms

NoteCompressor reduces BGM peaks so voices aren't buried by sudden loud music swells

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

Atmos ModeOFF or Voice/Dialog

Conflict RiskMedium — Atmos adds bass

RecommendationDisable Atmos for this preset — it undoes the bass cuts

ACTION / SHŌNEN CINEMA

Demon Slayer · Jujutsu Kaisen · Attack on Titan · Solo Leveling — cinematic impact with readable dialogue

★ Action Anime Action Films Boss Fights

Preamp

−5.5 dB

Listening Volume

45–60% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

#	Frequency	Gain	Q	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	28 Hz	+5.0 dB	0.60	Low Shelf	Rumbling sub-bass for Titan footsteps, Tanjiro breathing techniques, Solo Leveling gate opens. Very wide Q so it doesn't boom, just rumbles physically.
2	75 Hz	+4.0 dB	1.00	Peak	Punch and impact. Sword clashes, explosion shockwaves, Jujutsu Kaisen domain expansions feel visceral. Core bass power frequency.
3	160 Hz	+1.5 dB	1.20	Peak	Warmth without mud — keeps orchestral strings and brass in the fight scenes full-bodied. Careful: going higher causes mud, lower wastes energy.
4	280 Hz	−3.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Even with all that bass boost above, we MUST cut here to prevent the mud cascade. This keeps bass tight and allows voices to remain audible during fights.
5	900 Hz	0.0 dB	—	Bypass	Leave flat — this is transition space. Don't over-engineer the midrange for action content.
6	2,200 Hz	+3.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Dialogue intelligibility maintained during action chaos. Voices cut through the orchestral madness of Hiroyuki Sawano OSTs.
7	4,000 Hz	+2.5 dB	1.80	Peak	Sharpens sword slashes, impact hits, battle cries. Doubles as dialogue consonant clarity during fight scenes.
8	6,500 Hz	−3.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Hard cut on harshness. Action anime mixes are already bright — this prevents the MH89's 6.5k peak from making explosions unpleasant.
9	10,000 Hz	+2.5 dB	1.40	Peak	Cinematic air. Cymbals shimmer, soundstage opens, Yuki Kajiura / Hiroyuki Sawano strings breathe. Above the harsh zone, safe to boost.
10	16,000 Hz	+1.5 dB	1.20	High Shelf	Extension sparkle — gives the MH89's 40mm driver a sense of reaching beyond its physical limits. Epic battle scores feel larger.

✓ Pros

Explosions and impact sounds feel physical

Epic orchestral OSTs are immersive

Dialogue remains readable in action scenes

Sub-bass adds presence without headache

✗ Cons

Highest risk of clipping — watch preamp closely

Not suitable for quiet SoL episodes

Bass can feel excessive on non-action content

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Set preamp to −5.5 dB. This is the highest-risk preset for clipping due to the large sub-bass boosts.

02Band 1 at 28 Hz: set filter to Low Shelf. Avoid Peak here — you want broad sub-bass lift, not a narrow hump.

03Test with a fight scene from Demon Slayer Entertainment District arc or AoT Season 4. Listen for any crackling.

04If you hear bass distortion, lower preamp further to −6.0 dB and raise system volume slightly to compensate.

05Save as Action Shonen Cinema.

⚙ Compressor (Highly Recommended)

Threshold−20 dB

Ratio3:1

Attack20 ms (slow — preserve transients)

Release300 ms

PurposeTames sudden explosion peaks so dialogue afterward isn't lost

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

Best ModeMovie

Conflict RiskMedium-High

Action PlanIf using Atmos, reduce preamp to −7 dB and cut 75 Hz band to +2.5 dB to prevent overload

SLICE OF LIFE / ROMANCE

Horimiya · Your Lie in April · Clannad · Violet Evergarden — warm, emotional, non-fatiguing

★ SoL & Romance Piano / Acoustic

Preamp

−2.5 dB

Listening Volume

55–70% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

#	Frequency	Gain	Q	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	55 Hz	+1.5 dB	0.80	Low Shelf	Very gentle sub-bass — just enough to feel the warmth of piano lower registers and cello. This is a "felt, not heard" boost.
2	140 Hz	+2.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Warmth frequency — gives voices and acoustic instruments their body and emotional weight. Your Lie in April's piano sounds rich, not tinny.
3	300 Hz	−1.5 dB	1.40	Peak	Small cut to prevent the warmth above from turning into muddiness. Keeps the low-end definition without losing intimacy.
4	700 Hz	+0.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Tiny lift for vocal chest resonance. Dialogue in SoL feels intimate and close, like the character is speaking directly to you.
5	1,800 Hz	+2.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Vocal presence without harshness. Emotional confessions, soft-spoken dialogue, internal monologues — all delivered with clarity.
6	3,200 Hz	+2.0 dB	2.20	Peak	Gentle clarity boost — narrower Q keeps it from sounding clinical. Natural voice quality for emotional scenes.
7	5,500 Hz	−3.0 dB	1.80	Peak	First harshness cut — below the MH89's main 6.5k peak but addresses the leading edge of treble aggression. Violin highs become silky.
8	7,000 Hz	−3.5 dB	1.80	Peak	Second cut — the MH89's actual harshness peak. Together with band 7, this creates a smooth "dark roll" through 5–7k. Zero fatigue.
9	10,000 Hz	−1.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Slight softening. Clannad and Your Lie in April have very clean recordings — we don't need aggressive air, just smoothness.
10	15,000 Hz	−2.0 dB	0.80	High Shelf	Gentle treble rolloff for a warm, analog-like presentation. Prevents digital sheen that sounds unnatural on acoustic music content.

✓ Pros

Zero listening fatigue — can watch for 4+ hours

Piano and strings sound beautiful and natural

Intimate vocal presentation — emotional impact preserved

Works excellently for music listening too

✗ Cons

Sounds dull on action content — switch presets

Darker sound may seem "wrong" at first

Bass is modest — not for bass lovers

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Set preamp to −2.5 dB — lowest preamp needed among all presets, minimal clipping risk.

02Bands 7 and 8 both cut in the 5–7k range. Verify both are set — they work together as a smooth notch filter.

03Band 10 uses High Shelf — click the filter icon and select High Shelf.

04Test with the Clannad OST or Your Lie in April piano scenes. Tune should feel warm and intimate, like good headphones in a quiet room.

05Save as SoL Romance.

⚙ Compressor (Optional — light touch)

Threshold−22 dB

Ratio1.8:1 (very gentle)

Attack25 ms

Release400 ms (slow, musical)

PurposeKeeps dynamics musical; mostly skip compressor for this preset

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

ModeMusic or OFF

Conflict RiskLow

NoteAtmos Music mode adds pleasant spatial enhancement — works well with this preset's warmth

DARK / PSYCHOLOGICAL / THRILLER

Death Note · Monster · Steins;Gate · Paranoia Agent — atmospheric tension and ambient detail

★ Psychological Horror / Thriller

Preamp

−3.5 dB

Listening Volume

55–65% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

#	Frequency	Gain	Q	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	35 Hz	+3.0 dB	0.70	Low Shelf	Deep atmospheric rumble — L's theme in Death Note, the hum of the time machine in Steins;Gate. Tension is felt physically, not heard loudly.
2	100 Hz	+1.5 dB	1.20	Peak	Slight body to bass — keeps the soundtrack menacing without booming. Psychological anime uses sparse, tense scoring that benefits from controlled weight.
3	250 Hz	−3.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Clean cut to let ambient details come through. Environmental sounds (footsteps, room hum, rain) emerge from the mix — critical for thriller immersion.
4	600 Hz	−1.0 dB	1.80	Peak	Very slight mid dip for "darker" presentation — makes the atmosphere feel more ominous without losing voice clarity.
5	1,200 Hz	+1.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Precise voice body — monologue-heavy anime (Death Note, Monster) relies on perfectly weighted vocal delivery. This preserves that weight.
6	2,500 Hz	+2.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Dialogue intelligibility for quiet, deliberate speech. L's whispers, Light's internal monologue — every word must be clear and precise.
7	4,500 Hz	+3.0 dB	1.80	Peak	Ambient detail retrieval — this frequency reveals background sound design. Footsteps on marble floors, clock ticking, ambient hum all become more present.
8	7,000 Hz	−2.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Tame harshness — psychological anime often uses sharp string stabs; this cut prevents them from becoming painful while keeping their tension.
9	12,000 Hz	+2.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Air and spatial cue retrieval above the harsh zone. Gives the MH89 a sense of room size — important for soundstage simulation in thriller ambience.
10	16,000 Hz	+1.5 dB	1.20	High Shelf	Extension — the high-frequency content in room ambience and reverb tails is lifted here. Creates the illusion of a larger acoustic space.

✓ Pros

Environmental sounds are highly detailed

Soundstage feels noticeably wider

Tense atmosphere conveyed effectively

Deliberate, quiet dialogue is fully intelligible

✗ Cons

Mid-dip makes music sound somewhat analytical

High-frequency boosts can expose noise in poor source files

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Set preamp to −3.5 dB.

02The 12k and 16k boosts (bands 9–10) simulate soundstage. If your source audio is low quality (below 720p), reduce them by 1 dB each — they will amplify encoding artifacts.

03Test with the Death Note opening scene or Steins;Gate lab ambience. You should hear the room, not just the characters.

04Save as Dark Psychological.

⚙ Compressor

Threshold−16 dB

Ratio2:1

Attack30 ms (preserve jump scares)

Release250 ms

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

ModeMovie — EXCELLENT match

NoteAtmos Movie mode's spatial processing pairs extremely well — enhances the already-wide soundstage tuning here

EXTREME CINEMA MODE

Maximum theatrical immersion — anime films, cinematic specials, concert events. Theater-like scale.

★ Cinematic Anime Films Symphonic

Preamp

−6.5 dB

Listening Volume

40–55% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

#	Frequency	Gain	Q	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	25 Hz	+5.5 dB	0.55	Low Shelf	Maximum sub-bass extension. At 25 Hz you're at the edge of headphone reproduction — this creates tactile pressure sensation. Use carefully with 40mm drivers.
2	60 Hz	+5.0 dB	0.90	Peak	Peak bass punch — movie theater LFE channel equivalent. This is the "you feel the explosion" frequency. Sets the MH89 to its absolute bass limit.
3	130 Hz	+2.5 dB	1.20	Peak	Upper bass warmth for orchestral full-ness. Connects the sub thump to the musical mid-bass. Kept modest to prevent muddying above.
4	280 Hz	−4.0 dB	1.40	Peak	CRITICAL cut. With this much bass boost above, 280 Hz must be aggressively reduced or everything becomes an indistinct muddy wall. This is the "clean bass" frequency.
5	550 Hz	−1.5 dB	1.80	Peak	Extends the mud-clearing operation upward. Opens the midrange for dialogue to sit inside the massive bass and treble without being buried.
6	2,000 Hz	+3.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Dialogue anchor — even in extreme cinema mode, voices must cut through. This presence boost prevents the cinematic wash from burying characters.
7	3,800 Hz	+2.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Upper presence for consonants and musical detail. Adds definition to the sonic picture — everything is large but still clear and articulate.
8	6,500 Hz	−4.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Deepest harshness cut of all presets. At extreme volume and bass levels, the MH89's 6.5k peak becomes intolerable. Cut hard and cut decisively.
9	10,500 Hz	+3.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Cinematic air — completely above the harshness zone. Creates the sense of a large acoustic space. Orchestra breathes, strings shimmer.
10	16,000 Hz	+2.0 dB	1.00	High Shelf	Final extension shelf — pushes the 40mm driver to its absolute frequency limit. Gives the MH89 the "open" quality of more expensive headphones in this range.

✓ Pros

Most immersive and theatrical of all presets

Bass impact is physically present

Orchestral scores sound massive

Voices still audible despite extreme tuning

✗ Cons

Highest power draw — check if source can handle it

Not for daily use — fatigue after long sessions

Poor quality audio files will sound worse (noise amplified)

Must use at lower system volumes than other presets

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Set preamp to −6.5 dB — mandatory. This preset pushes the signal harder than any other.

02Enable Prevent Clipping checkbox in Peace's bottom section before any playback test.

03Test at 40% system volume first. If clean, increase to 50%. Do not exceed 60% with this preset.

04Best tested with: Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) — rain scene, or Demon Slayer Mugen Train theatrical cut.

05Save as Extreme Cinema.

⚙ Compressor (Required)

Threshold−18 dB

Ratio3.5:1

Attack18 ms

Release280 ms

NoteCompressor is not optional here — it prevents the large bass boosts from clipping on dynamic content

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

ModeMovie

RiskHigh — reduce preamp to −8 dB

NoteAtmos + this preset is "ludicrous mode" — amazing but verify no distortion carefully

LATE NIGHT LOW-VOLUME MODE

Quiet late-night watching — full sound at 15–30% volume, no waking anyone up, no ear strain

★ Night Anime Ambient

Preamp

−4.0 dB

Listening Volume

15–35% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

Fletcher-Munson Principle: At low volume, the human ear loses sensitivity to bass (below 150 Hz) and high treble (above 8 kHz) much faster than midrange. This preset compensates by boosting both extremes aggressively, while also sharpening the vocal midrange — so the sound feels full and natural even at bedroom-whisper volumes.

#	Frequency	Gain	Q	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	40 Hz	+5.0 dB	0.65	Low Shelf	At 20% volume the ear hears almost no sub-bass. This extreme compensation restores the "felt" quality that makes anime feel immersive even at whisper levels.
2	100 Hz	+4.0 dB	1.00	Peak	Bass warmth perception drops drastically at low volume. This boost restores it. Without it, anime music sounds thin and lifeless at night.
3	280 Hz	−2.5 dB	1.40	Peak	Clean the mud from the bass boost above. At low volume mud is even more noticeable — careful tuning here keeps bass tight.
4	700 Hz	−1.0 dB	2.00	Peak	The "loudness contour" dip — mimics the classic vintage "loudness" button that scooped mids to compensate for low-volume ear response curves.
5	1,800 Hz	+2.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Voice presence restored at low volume — the ear's most sensitive range. Dialogue is always intelligible even at very quiet levels.
6	3,200 Hz	+3.5 dB	1.80	Peak	Strong consonant boost — at quiet volumes, high-frequency consonants ("s", "t", "k") are the first things lost. This restores Japanese speech intelligibility.
7	6,500 Hz	−2.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Even at low volume the MH89's harshness peak is present. At night when everything is quiet, this peak actually becomes MORE noticeable — cut it.
8	10,000 Hz	+4.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Treble perception drops steeply at low volume (Fletcher-Munson). This large boost restores the "air" and openness that disappears when listening quietly.
9	14,000 Hz	+3.0 dB	1.20	Peak	High treble restoration — the final step in the loudness compensation curve. At night volumes, this brings back sparkle and naturalness.
10	16,000 Hz	+2.0 dB	0.80	High Shelf	Extension — the full top-end loudness compensation shelf. Together with bands 8 and 9, this gives the MH89 excellent perceived fidelity at low listening levels.

✓ Pros

Sounds full and natural at very low volumes

Dialogue remains perfectly clear

Bass doesn't disappear at quiet levels

Zero fatigue — ideal for sleepy late-night watching

✗ Cons

Sounds aggressively bright at normal/high volumes — switch presets

Requires careful preamp setup — clipping risk at >50% volume

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Set preamp to −4.0 dB.

02This preset is designed for 15–35% system volume. Verify your Windows volume is in this range before testing.

03It will sound "too bright" at higher volumes — that's correct. The extreme treble boost is designed to compensate for low-volume hearing loss.

04Optionally, lower your anime player's internal volume to 70% and raise Windows to 40% for better dynamic range at quiet levels.

05Save as Late Night Mode.

⚙ Compressor (Highly Recommended)

Threshold−12 dB

Ratio5:1 (high ratio)

Attack10 ms

Release150 ms

PurposePrevents sudden loud scenes from jarring you awake. Reduces dynamic range at night.

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

ModeOFF — recommended

NoteAtmos adds processing overhead and its bass enhancement clashes with the loudness compensation curve here

COMPETITIVE GAMING + ANIME HYBRID

Gaming sessions + anime breaks — footstep clarity, positional audio, dialogue-ready

★ Competitive Anime Action

Preamp

−4.0 dB

Listening Volume

55–70% System

EQ Band Configuration — Copy to Peace GUI

#	Frequency	Gain	Q	Filter	Engineering Reason
1	50 Hz	+1.5 dB	0.80	Low Shelf	Controlled sub — enough for anime impact but not excessive. In gaming, sub-bass bloat obscures footstep frequencies. Minimal lift only.
2	120 Hz	−2.0 dB	1.20	Peak	Critical gaming cut — upper bass excess makes footsteps boomy and imprecise. Clean bass = better ability to hear and locate enemies spatially.
3	280 Hz	−2.5 dB	1.40	Peak	Lower-mid cut improves overall clarity. In games this removes the "cardboard" sound that hides directional audio detail in complex environments.
4	800 Hz	+1.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Warmth recovery — ensures anime dialogue and game VO doesn't sound thin after the bass cuts above. Keeps dialogue natural.
5	1,500 Hz	+2.0 dB	2.00	Peak	Footstep frequency zone. In games, the crunch of footsteps on different surfaces (gravel, wood, metal) lives here. Also excellent for anime vocal body.
6	2,800 Hz	+3.0 dB	1.80	Peak	Dual purpose: gaming gunshot cracks and reload sounds are sharp here; anime dialogue consonants are equally boosted. Best of both worlds.
7	4,200 Hz	+4.0 dB	2.00	Peak	The key gaming frequency. Footstep transients, ability sound effects, enemy movement cues — all sharpened. Also sharpens anime consonants for clarity.
8	6,500 Hz	−2.5 dB	2.00	Peak	Tame harshness — we boosted a lot above this. Without this cut, long gaming sessions become fatiguing. Particularly important for gaming's repetitive audio.
9	10,000 Hz	+2.0 dB	1.40	Peak	Spatial cue frequency — helps with gaming positional audio (above/below, distance) and also adds anime OST air. Safe zone above harshness.
10	15,000 Hz	+1.0 dB	1.20	High Shelf	Gentle extension — slight high-shelf for natural top-end in both gaming environments and anime soundtracks. Not aggressive.

✓ Pros

Footsteps are precise and directionally clear

Anime dialogue remains intelligible

Single preset covers both activities

Balanced — no extreme adjustments

Non-fatiguing for long gaming + watching sessions

✗ Cons

Not as immersive as action-specific preset for anime

Not as competitive as a pure gaming EQ

Bass is intentionally modest — may disappoint bass lovers

Peace GUI Setup Steps

01Set preamp to −4.0 dB.

02Band 7 at 4.2 kHz is the most important band in this preset for gaming. Verify it's set to exactly +4.0 dB.

03Test in-game first: walk on different surfaces (grass, concrete, metal). Footsteps should be clearly distinct and "crunchy."

04Then test with an anime scene. Dialogue should be clear and the sound full, if slightly leaner than the anime-specific presets.

05Save as Gaming Anime Hybrid.

⚙ Compressor (Skip for Gaming)

GamingDo NOT use — compressor blurs transients needed for spatial audio

Anime modeOptional: Threshold −20 dB, Ratio 2:1

🎭 Dolby Atmos Compatibility

Gaming ModeAtmos for Headphones — GOOD

Anime ModeMovie mode — works well

NoteReduce preamp to −5.5 dB when using Atmos

Quick Reference — All Presets at a Glance

#	Preset Name	Preamp	Bass Profile	Treble Profile	Best Situation	Volume
01	All-Rounder Anime	−3.5 dB	Moderate	Balanced	Daily anime watching	50–65%
02	Dialogue Clarity	−4.5 dB	Reduced	Tamed	Loud BGM, quiet voices	50–70%
03	Action Shōnen	−5.5 dB	Maximum	Airy	Fight scenes, OSTs	45–60%
04	SoL Romance	−2.5 dB	Warm	Smooth/Dark	Emotional anime, piano	55–70%
05	Dark Psychological	−3.5 dB	Atmospheric	Detailed/Airy	Thriller, ambient detail	55–65%
06	Extreme Cinema	−6.5 dB	Massive	Extended	Anime films, specials	40–55%
07	Late Night Mode	−4.0 dB	Boosted	Boosted	Quiet late-night watching	15–35%
08	Gaming+Anime Hybrid	−4.0 dB	Clean	Sharp	Gaming + anime sessions	55–70%