I know that sound is very subjective, and everyone different. With my genos I have been using the EQ Gold settings for over a year now. Just brushing up on some Christmas songs, I set the Master EQ to Bright for a change, and maybe my ears are changing in my elderly years, but it sounds like a new keyboard. The EQ Gold is a little harsh. So just sharing this, that sometimes change is good. Wishing you all a very safe and Merry Xmas.