Thread: D2 vs Fuze..
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Old 07-09-2008, 07:56 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I'm afraid that asking me about EQ won't yield in much of a result, as I maintain a 'no EQ' stance on all my players, but I'll give it a shot.

To me, I'd like to believe the EQ on the Fuze doesn't distort, but unlike EQ on other players I've used before, the EQ on the Fuze functions in a way that it actually cuts down the volume for the entire frequency spectrum prior to boosting the desired frequency that the user selects.

As a result, the usage of EQ will definitely result in a volume output reduction.

It should also be noted that the Fuze has 2 volume output settings
-Normal: Acts as a limiter to prevent the volume of the player from reaching its peak.
- High: Allows the player to perform at maximum volume.

Considering the peak limits of volume for any player, I'd tend to believe that the usage of EQ, should the user choose to do so, should be limited to the 'Normal' settings of the Fuze.

Though I personally have yet to try it in fear of going deaf, there exists the possibility that EQing at High volume output @ Maximum volume output would make the final volume output exceed the player's intended THD+N specs, which in turn will result in a very undesirable amount of distortion.

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Before I get carried away though... Yeah, I think the Fuze's EQ if useable if you limit yourself to healthy listening levels.
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