The term sibilance is associated with the hissing noise usually present in the forms of ss or sh-like sounds. This detrimental effect can be caused by several factors namely the recording process, recording quality, improper compression method, and lastly our equipment themselves. Certain headphones have the unwanted effect of accentuating sibilance.
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