[hardstyler]

I'd like to tone down highs a bit on my 990pro and/or increase bass slightly. Would something like this do the job? Behringer MINIFBQ FBQ800 AUDIO TECHNOLOGY - EQUALIZERS & ACCESSORIES - MINIFBQ FBQ800 : Ultra-Compact 9-Band Graphic Equalizer with FBQ

Or perhaps this one. ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024 AUDIO TECHNOLOGY - EQUALIZERS & ACCESSORIES - ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024 : Digital Stereo 31-Band 24-Bit/96 kHz Equalizer/Feedback Destroyer/Dynamics Processor
Its only about $150.

Or would that be an overkill for my setup? See my sig.

 

[hardstyler]

bump

Anyone have experience with these external eqs?

 

[GreatDane]

I had a 31-band Behringer EQ about a year ago but I returned it to Guitar Center where I bought it. I thought the build quality was bad although it sounded pretty good.

I recommend dbx for entry-level EQ's. I also recommend Sweetwater as a good place to buy because I've gotten excellent customer service from them.

For $150 you can buy a 15-band or for $200 a 31-band.

 

[hardstyler]

Well this is interesting. I played music through them at quite loud volume for about 12+ hours and now the bass is better and highs aren't as harsh. I guess thats what some of you call burn in.

LOL and I was never a believer. Maybe there is no need for EQ afterall because they sound fine now. They are a bit darker sounding and slightly closer to dt770 sound.

Thanks for those links. They seem like a good deal.

 

[majkel]

Yep, let them burn-in... and be happy you didn't choose DT990 - 2005's.

 

[hardstyler]

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Originally Posted by majkel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yep, let them burn-in... and be happy you didn't choose DT990 - 2005's.

Heh why? They are both very similar. They use the same driver right?

 

[Shahrose]

i found the foobar2000 equalizer to be excellent. 18 bands too i believe. use that.

 

[hardstyler]

Yeah foobar2000 is good.

I have 2 setups.

1. foobar2000 > Audigy 2zs > Xenos amp > dt770pro
2. Pioneer cd player > Arietta > dt990pro

I really only need an EQ for cd player setup because when I first got 990 the highs seemed a bit harsh but now after some burn in the bass is coming out stronger and highs are more bearable so I will think about whether to buy EQ or not.

 

[majkel]

DT990's highs would kill my ears, DT990 Pro's wouldn't. DT990 Pro's are truly hi-fi headphones.

 

[hardstyler]

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Originally Posted by majkel /img/forum/go_quote.gif DT990's highs would kill my ears, DT990 Pro's wouldn't. DT990 Pro's are truly hi-fi headphones.

OK I see what you mean now

I was never a believer in "burn in" effect but I swear after about 30-40 hours the bass does appear to be better and they have a more enjoyable sound than when I first got them. Do you think I'm just imagining things?

 

[ericj]

if you google around, there are people who've perminantly installed passive equalization circuits inside their dt990's.

 

[hardstyler]

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Originally Posted by ericj /img/forum/go_quote.gif if you google around, there are people who've perminantly installed passive equalization circuits inside their dt990's.

HeadWize - Project: An Equalization Circuit for the beyerdynamic DT990 Pro Headphones by LXH2
Its interesting how he decreased bass and increased treble. I would prefer the opposite for 990pro

 

[holland]

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Originally Posted by hardstyler /img/forum/go_quote.gif Its interesting how he decreased bass and increased treble. I would prefer the opposite for 990pro

I think you should read it again. It does half of what you want to do.

 

[nikongod]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardstyler /img/forum/go_quote.gif HeadWize - Project: An Equalization Circuit for the beyerdynamic DT990 Pro Headphones by LXH2 Its interesting how he decreased bass and increased treble. I would prefer the opposite for 990pro

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Originally Posted by holland /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think you should read it again. It does half of what you want to do.

im pretty sure that the filter drops down some of the trebble. because of the added source impedance (in both) it will add weight to the bass, although perhaps at the expense of bass detail. my general impressions of beyerdynamic headphones put them in the "i really dont need any more bass detail than this" camp... its not a bad thing here.

for the few dollars in parts that thing will cost to make, its totally worth the experiment.

 

[hardstyler]

Quote:

Originally Posted by holland /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think you should read it again. It does half of what you want to do.

You're right. I did read it again.