Best 2022 Headphones & Earbuds for Equalizer customization

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
4.6

Equalizer customization is a major PC-side upside, with reviewers saying Sonar can significantly improve or personalize the sound.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C

#3 Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
4.6

EQ customization was one of the most consistently praised features and often rescued or improved the sound signature.

Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability

#4 Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Earbuds
4.5

EQ customization was a standout strength thanks to many presets, custom EQ, HearID, and frequent praise for tuning flexibility.

Pros: Interchangeable left/right bud design, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Sensors, Hinge durability

#5 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones
4.4

EQ customization was a strength, with reviewers praising useful app EQ, many options, and accurate frequency adjustment.

Pros: Award recognition, Battery

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LDAC

#6 HyperX Cloud Alpha
4.3

EQ customization is useful when available, especially on wireless models, and reviewers value the ability to create or tweak profiles.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Bluetooth, Xbox compatibility

#7 Audeze Maxwell
4.1

EQ customization is valued because the headset responds well to EQ, though reviewers criticize clunky interfaces and occasional access limitations.

Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality

#8 Razer Barracuda X
3.3

Equalizer customization was mixed: mobile or Synapse EQ could be useful, but some models lacked PC EQ or any meaningful equalizer support.

Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation

#9 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
2.9

EQ customization was mixed: NGENUITY could be straightforward where supported, but other reviewers could not get EQ working or felt customization was limited.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle

Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality