[Akabeth]

As question states, "Do you listen with your EQ on or not?"

In case you don't have an EQ on your portable, then just... answer one of the above

I for one, use my iPod equalizer a LOT (>50% of the time). When appropriate, I usually find myself switching the EQ to that track's genre (or something that I like). This applies even more when I listen with Foobar

I change my EQ "All-The-Time"!

Though I always set it on flat when I'm critical listening.
Am I alone or not? :\

 

[RubenNYC]

Yes, I listen with custom EQ on my vibez.

Never with built-in presets on any device.

 

[BloodSugar00]

So far, I'm an EQ guy

. I have the sony NWZ-A829 and use its equaliser a lot to enhance or diminish aspects of the sound or to help ripen the sound of a song to my tastes. As of yet, I have not noticed a drop in SQ so i'm happy as larry tweaking the sound of my DAP!

 

[_j_]

I use the Electronic EQ on my iPod and e500's when not tethered to an LOD and amp. When using an LOD and amp... I keep EQ off. Cheers!

 

[GreatDane]

I use EQ on my iAudio 7 at all times, mainly with ER4P/S & ER6(10 presets gives lots of options).

I use Rockbox on my iPod and use EQ, never EQ presets using Apple firmware. I mainly use my iPod docked into my Alesis Transactive Mobile where it pre-outs to a subwoofer. I use extreme bass equalization to correct for room interaction...which is a bathroom. = )

Those are my two main players used.

 

[sayoga]

no one of ipod EQs makes sound of my rig better

 

[krmathis]

No EQ for me.
I simply don't like what they do to the sound.

 

[tds101]

I LOVE a custom EQ - hence the D2 and A829!!!

 

[majkel]

Answer D - I don't use in general but if I really have to, I do.

 

[Barock]

My custom EQ's almost always on my portable. A tweak here and there usually enhances the experience for me.

 

[wrecked_porsche]

I never EQ; I prefer it nice and flat.

I never use EQ on my Creative portable player, the sound is flat and balanced, no need to correct anything.

Once in a blue moon, I move the last slider (lowest bass) on Foobar2k up a notch or two when listening from my PC, especially if I'm using my iM716.

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[Akabeth]

o_O

Very interesting results so far. I did not expect this many people utilizing the EQ on their portables

 

[knights]

sometimes.... just to aid headphones weakness...

 

[gilency]

I like equalizers. Like everything around here, there are lots of preferences and opinions.

 

[dvessel]

I would use an EQ if there was some way to calibrate my headphones. Playing the long sweep on the Bink Audio Test CD, there are very apparent peaks and dips in the response. Otherwise, I've found that it's not worth it. The music I listen to varies a lot. Setting an EQ for one type of music just ruins it for another. Keeping it flat still sounds great and it's easier so I leave it at that.