Equalizers

jim 249
jim 249 Posts: 347
edited January 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi All; I did a search here and came up blank. I want to get an equalizer for my stereo to fool around with. They are not that expensive, although there is a lot of cheap ones out there. Any suggestions as to make and model to look for? Thanks for any help.:cheesygrin:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited January 2013
    Hello, Jim. Although I would suggest not having one in the system, if you are looking for one....check out a Furman dual 32 band EQ. Out of all of the EQ's I have used, this one was very good and quiet.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    edited January 2013
    The old analog EQs generally do more harm than good as far as I am concerned.
    There are some pretty effective modern digital room correction gizmos (although I am not personally a big fan).
    An inexpensive and fairly well reviewed piece (albeit one aimed at pro rather than home use) is the Behringer DEQ2496 Ultracurve Pro RTA/digital EQ. http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=248-661
    Behringer's reputation isn't exactly sterling :-) but this particular product seems to be pretty decent.
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited January 2013
    Try checking out Onkyo Integra EQ 35, very quiet and lots of capability for a inexpensive piece of gear.
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  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited January 2013
    Onkyo Integra EQ 35

    Thanks, I will look for that one. I am using a Onkyo A-10 for my amp, so it might match up well.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited January 2013
    I've been using a ADC Sound Shaper III IC for several years now. Works great, very quiet, built like a tank.
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited January 2013
    I've been using a BSR EQ-3000 equalizer/analyzer for about 2 yrs now... But my application has the EQ between my sub-out on my receiver and the input for the CD on a separate integrated amp, that pushes my pair of Wharfedale W-60s. The only thing i'm shaping is the frequency(s) going to my "sub-woofers".

    Otherwise I use no tone controls or EQ for my stereo channels - just "direct" tone control bypass "straight" or whatever term the manufacturer uses.

    http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=BSR+EQ-3000&_sacat=0&_from=R40

    I got mine off of craigslist for about $40 i think.
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  • mister pig
    mister pig Posts: 28
    edited January 2013
    I also agree that the typical ten band anlog eq will do more harm than good to the sound. If you can run it in a tape loop and disengage it, that is a better option.

    However, this does not mean that there is not a good way to use equalisation in a system. A parametric eq in the digital realm with a microphone and software to measure and adjust its effects is an excellent option. However, these cost more than picking up a basic EQ off the used market. But it allows you to compensate for room effects, and if you want to play with the sound, there usually is a way ot save multiple settings.

    Regards
    Mister Pig
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