Speech tends to reward a specific EQ shape — here's a starting point built for it.
Try -4dB at 60Hz, -1dB at 500Hz, +4dB at 2.5kHz, and +1dB at 8kHz. Aggressive low cut and a strong high-mid boost prioritize clarity over tonal warmth — ideal for audiobooks or lectures.
Unlike the Podcast or Vocal presets, this one assumes pure intelligibility is the only goal — no music to balance against — which is why it pushes the high-mid boost further than either of those two related presets.