How to improve headphone sound with the Sonarworks True-Fi app | Audio and Video

Sonarworks True-Fi promises to pique the interest of any music lover: the app ensures the delivery of studio quality sound to standard headphones. Already known in its desktop version, the program has just arrived for Android and iPhone (iOS) phones and can be used for free while it is in the testing phase. Then be charged $ 3.99 per month (about $ 15 in direct convert). There are currently almost 300 heaphones supported, including wired and wireless devices from brands such as JBL, Sony, AKG, Apple and Samsung, among others.

The audio result is obtained thanks to the Sonarworks database, which highlights the acoustic properties of the most popular headphones on the market. With this information, the application can calibrate compatible models to make them emit ultra-definition sound. See how to use True-Fi and listen to your favorite songs the way artists recorded. The procedure was performed on Google's operating system, but the tips also fit Apple devices.

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Sonarworks True-Fi App Makes Your Studio-Quality Headset Photo: Divulgao / SonarworksSonarworks True-Fi App Makes Your Studio-Quality Headset Photo: Divulgao / Sonarworks

Sonarworks True-Fi App Makes Your Studio-Quality Headset Photo: Divulgao / Sonarworks

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Step 1. Install the Sonarworks True-Fi app. When opening the tool, press the "Let's go" button on the home screen. Then look for the headset manufacturer and tap it to view the models. You can also locate your device by the search field at the top of the screen;

Browse the list of manufacturers with headsets compatible with the Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel FreireBrowse the list of manufacturers with headsets compatible with the Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Browse the list of manufacturers with headsets compatible with the Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Step 2. Select the model of your headphone by tapping it. The app displays a photo of the device to confirm that it is the correct model. Hit the "Yes!" ("Yes!") If the image shows the device you own. Otherwise, the app does not yet support your model;

Choose and confirm headphone model in Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel FreireChoose and confirm headphone model in Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Choose and confirm headphone model in Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Step 3. True-Fi will open the sound customization screen, a feature that applies adjustments based on the user's gender and age. Fill in the information and then press "Apply". Following this, the app will offer the promotion that grants a calibrated Sennheiser HD 600 headset to those who subscribe to the newsletter by January 31st. Please email us if you are interested in attending, or tap "No, thanks" to decline the offer;

View sound customization and sign up for the Sonarworks True-Fi app promotion Photo: Playback / Raquel FreireView sound customization and sign up for the Sonarworks True-Fi app promotion Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

View sound customization and sign up for the Sonarworks True-Fi app promotion Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Step 4. This way, True-Fi is ready for use. It can search for songs saved on your phone or performed by Spotify. For this tutorial, we chose the first option, accessible from the "Media Library" menu. Then enter the desired menu (in this example we select "Songs" ("Canes"));

Choose the source of the music to play with Sonarworks True-Fi app technology Photo: Playback / Raquel FreireChoose the source of the music to play with Sonarworks True-Fi app technology Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Choose the source of the music to play with Sonarworks True-Fi app technology Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Step 5. Press the play button to play all the listed songs or tap one on specific to play it. The "Enabled" label indicates that sound enhancement technology is enabled. If you don't like the result and want to change some aspect of the sound, tap "Customize" to make manual adjustments;

Turn on sound enhancement technology with the Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel FreireTurn on sound enhancement technology with the Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Turn on sound enhancement technology with the Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Step 6. In the customize screen, you can disable or change the age adjustment levels, change the reference age, change the gender, and control or disable the bass boost (bass boost). For the application system to save preferences, just go back to the previous screen.

Manually customize sound in Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel FreireManually customize sound in Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Manually customize sound in Sonarworks True-Fi app Photo: Playback / Raquel Freire

Ready. Enjoy the tips and let the music listening experience on your phone look better with the Sonarworks True-Fi app.

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