ER4P Plus Ipod: What EQ Settings - Unamped?

[Spyro]

I am using a 3G nano unamped.

I had used "Rock" for the longest time but lately I have been using the "R & B" setting. It seems to fill in the botton end nicely and there is still a ton of treble detail and zero siblance. Going back to the "Rock" setting almost sounds too lean.

Does anybody use "No EQ" with Etys? I can't imagine......ouch!

 

[dle4e_2005]

I don't use the ipod EQ with my ER4p.
I find my Er4p sounds better with EQ off than using any of the EQ in my ipod.

PS:My ipod is the 5th Gen.

 

[gritzcolin]

I like the Electronic preset.

 

[etherealbeats]

I tend to use Dance with mine. It's a bit hit or miss though because the iPod isn't really up to it.

 

[panda]

don't use EQ with etys, that is such a waste.

 

[nc8000]

X2

And unless you use mp3gain or the like to reduce the loudness of the aac/mp3 file to about 89 dB I find that iPod eq distorts the sound

 

[xnothingpoetic]

Use your ears and figure out what YOU like best (if any).

 

[yale.reinstein]

It all sounds off in one way or another to me. I keep it off.

 

[Spyro]

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Originally Posted by nc8000 /img/forum/go_quote.gif X2 And unless you use mp3gain or the like to reduce the loudness of the aac/mp3 file to about 89 dB I find that iPod eq distorts the sound

Can you please elaborate about "distorts the sound"? Too bassy? Literal distortion? If this is the case I would think you would find TFP's or SE530 completely un-listenable and overly bloated, even with no EQ.

To me, no EQ, completey flat response with Ety sounds like using a couple 2 inch computer speakers in a room the size of a 2-car garage. But I realize this is an individual preference thing.