audioengine a2 eq settings?

If they're anything like my A5's, they needed to be turned up a bit to shine... I suspect that's unavoidable.

Try raising them from the desk and different placements.

My A5 had the same problem until I placed them on speaker stands.

Hey raisedbywolves,

I had the same initial response when I bought my pair of A2's. If you haven't done it already, play them for a good amount of time to burn them in. I don't know if it was a placebo effect, but my speakers seemed a bit better after doing so.

Placement is key with these things. I bought the Audioengine ramp-stand things and they make a large difference. However you chose to do it, make sure the tweeters are facing your ears, or are at ear level.

And to answer your question, here's a screenshot of how I have my A2's EQ'd:

This is only a 10 band EQ that comes with iTunes, but hopefully you can use it as a model.

I listen to rock, r&b, alternative, and electronic, so these settings may not fit your audio preferences well. I'd suggest spending a few days mildly changing individual bands until you are satisfied. I've been tweaking my settings for over a month now and actually have multiple saved profiles that I sometimes go back to. I found that the 125hz area was where the speakers sounded muddy, so I reduced it accordingly. Do not increase frequencies below 64hz, as it may damage the speakers. Frequencies to the right are higher, so raise them until they sound good to you.

Hope this helps!

Yup, Killer tofu is absolutely correct, these speakers, along with lots of others need to burn in for a good 50hours [Medium+ volume, mixed music, Pink Noise, White Noise etc]. After 100+ hours, they settle in.

I found most new speakers to be quite sharp and the bass is messed up [there, but not accurate, bad extension] before the burnin period is up.

I do have the A2's and know exactly what you mean by "thick mids" - chesty sounding. I don't like playing with the EQ much - so either gonna sell them and get some KRK's or just continue with placing them away from walls.

When they are away from walls, they sound great. Very little "chesty" issue.

Also, check and ensure that your soundcard has all effects turned OFF.

My laptop had the SRS WOW fx turned on automatically.

Hope this helps.

L

In regards to the Audioengine A2, try reversing the insertion-direction of the short A/C cord which plugs into the A/C adapter. 

I found that inserting it one way versus another will produce a better soundstage and sound quality.

Give it a try and see how it works for you.  

Wow really?? Ur being serious?

to try reversing the polarity of the adapter?

HMM.. .

can anyone conifrm?

I'll try with mine - guess it shouldn't hurt:)

Thx.

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Originally Posted by LUCIDD 

Wow really?? Ur being serious?

to try reversing the polarity of the adapter?

HMM.. .

can anyone conifrm?

I'll try with mine - guess it shouldn't hurt:)

 

Thx.

By the design of the Audioengine's A/C Adapter, which is similiar to IEC's on various other electronic equipment (DVD players), the A2's short A/C cord can inserted one way or the other.   

By finding the correct polarity this will improve the overall sound. 

WOW. CK Turtle, you're absolutely right. I was having the muddy mid problem with the A2s that seem to be pervasive. I changed the polarity of the power cord and the whole thing opened up. Highs more extended. Mids not as thick. I can bring my eq setting back to a reasonable level. Love the speakers, and this really allays some of my concerns. Audioengine ought to be handing out this advice. Thanks much. Glad I ran across your post.

Placement is key for these speakers. Mine are on a shelf at ear level less than 3 feet away and they sound pretty damn good. I doubt mine have clocked in 50 hours yet, but I have noticed it smoothing out the last few days. It's still a tad fatiguing for some albums though (namely the new Strokes album).

I tried rotating the AC cord as ckturtle suggested and have found that one way seems to have better soundstage and imaging. I would normally peg it as placebo, except my 9 year old nephew walked in while I was swapping back and forth and without being asked pointed out which one sounded better and why. Kids have great ears.

+2 for all the advice already!

> I've probably had mine just over a month, and I think they have improved a bit in that time.

> I've got the Audioengine stand things, and they make a huge difference vs. flat on the desk.

> What input are you using? I'm using the RCA and it sounds a lot better than the 3.5mm input, loads of reasons why I am sure.

> Placement. These are the first speakers I have heard that change so much with placement. They seem really sensitive to where they are posistioned, I am sure this is a side effect of their tiny physical size.

Mine are on a desk, and I hear the midbass 'thud' when I sit too far back. When I actually sit at said desk, everything sounds great, and I have the axis pointing slightly in front of me also. They are probably about 4-5ft apart right now. I am positive the 'thud' is something to do with how the bass fires off solid surfaces either side of the desk. So definitely fiddle with the placement...

As for EQ, I don't apply anything, using the output of an STX. However, I've got an iPod dock hooked up to the 3.5mm input and I were to use that long term I would want to change the EQ on the iPhone- the muddy 'thud' is much more prominent. Might be something to do with your source? Overall I think these are great, perfect volume levels, and they are just so small! Hope you find something that works for you.