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post #1 of 5
10/22/05 at 2:31pm
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I'm trying to decide on an EQ. I like the flexibility of lots of bands (12 or more). These are the few I'm considering:

http://www.djmart.com/furman-q-21-51-equalizer.html
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/180332/

2 of these - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/180640/

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/180587/

Or maybe:
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...e=09-1959583-2

The last one would be very nice since I could have different presets (for headphones and speakers) without having to continuously change them. However, I can't find any stats on SN ratio or channel separation...any of that stuff. Any opinions on how it would perform and/or recommendations on the others?

Thanks
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post #2 of 5
10/22/05 at 2:55pm
I have used equalizers before, my experience was that to get the best sound you need to get one with a mic input and a pink/white noise generator. That way you "equalize" the spot you normally sit. Be forewarned that the sweet spot is very small and if you sit accross the room it will not sound as good.
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post #3 of 5
10/22/05 at 3:39pm
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I agree with that in most respects. However, these will be used primarily for headphones. I'll only use them for speakers when I have a huge correction that needs to be made.
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post #4 of 5
10/22/05 at 10:51pm
I wouldn't recommend a 12 or 15 band equalizer. Get a dual 31 band. That way, you'll have maximum flexibility to EQ out tiny spikes. Once you start EQing, you'll find that your adjustments are more likely to be very narrow bands than wide sweeping arcs. There are great deals on equalizers on ebay.

See ya
Steve
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post #5 of 5
10/22/05 at 10:54pm
If you need to EQ out tiny spikes, make sure you get a parametric equalizer, not a graphic equalizer. A parametric EQ is a much better tool for that kind of job.
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