Equalization

neomagus00
neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
edited September 2004 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hello all... I've been looking into getting an equalizer for my home stereo system; it needs to be decent; I don't want to pay for TOTL, nor do I need it. I was looking at this Rane eq until I discovered that it has more than I need, but more importantly, is listed for $700. It has a little more than I need - one eq bar is fine, it just needs to have L and R in- and out-puts; the crossovers included on this Rane are also not necessary. I will be using RCA's, so the balanced connections are out, and while I would like 1/3 octave bands, it is not a requirement - I can deal with less if there's a significant price difference. Something that would be nice that wasn't on this unit is multiple inputs and outputs; that is, I would like to be able to use the same eq for both a cd player input and a dvd player input (AKA my laptop, but it's got RCA output too).

I don't know how much things like this go for, so I have no price limit other than $700 is too much. Thanx for any help.
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited August 2004
    The Behringer Feedback Destroyer is a very popular parametric equalizer. It has 12 filters per channel and each filter has a bandwidth of 1/60th to 2 octaves. It is usually used for subs. It sells for about $130.
    Graham
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited August 2004
    Check out the dbx 231 or one of their other models. I personally don't care for some of Behringer's products, but that's just my opinion.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited September 2004
    gatemplin - why is it usually used for subs? is it not suited for full-range equalization?

    wlrandall - for what reasons do you not care for Behringer? QC (this is a primary reason for dislike on the car audio side, i know), ease of use, etc?

    As a note, I searched around the Behringer site a bit and couldn't find any way to hook my RCA's into the balanced connections of the listed equalizers (even through other Behringer equipment)... the only feasible option would be to convert the RCA's to 1/4" jacks, and if possible, I'd like to avoid this step. Any suggestions? Other companies to consider?
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited September 2004
    You can use it full range, but personally, I have never seen anyone use full range EQ in HT. There may be other behringer EQs more suited for FR though. You're right, you do need to use 1/4" adapters.
    Graham
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited September 2004
    1) Quality is a concern.
    2) Bought one of their effects that was completely functionless.
    3) Had one of their crossovers fail after only six months in an installed application, not on the road.
    4) Overall "garage band" look and feel.
    5) Shotty manuals.
    6) Wondering how many years of lawsuits they can survive and how their demise would affect customer support.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited September 2004
    gatemplin - i'm in a very difficult acoustic environment using mismatched equipment, and it needs serious work :rolleyes:. as long as the BFD works full-range, it sounds like what i'm looking for

    wlrandall - of what you listed, the last is by far the most consequential to me - i can always return a nonfunctional unit, but not if there's no company to return it to... are they really bad enough to have the possibility of failing (within say the next 5-8 years??)
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  • gatemplin
    gatemplin Posts: 1,595
    edited September 2004
    It is full range 20-20. Hopefully, if there is a problem, you can return it to the store. The good news is that you can pick the BFD up at almost any local music equipment store. The manuals do suck, so check out http://www.snapbug.ws/bfd.htm to learn how to use it. Wlrandall knows more about the company than I, but I havent heard about any problems with the BFD QC.
    Graham
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited September 2004
    Who knows in this day and age? But I'm with you-don't want to be stuck with a broken piece of junk. All I know is that they've been sued untold times for copyright infringement...they've lost a lot of money to lawyers and competitors.

    To defend them, I do have to say that their 8024 is really nice. Digital graphic EQ and your choice of multiple parametric and fixed filters. Costs about $180 but well worth it. Extremely quiet as well.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited September 2004
    Rane PE-17. Optimal for home use, far easier to use than the BFD, high build quality, top shelf specs.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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