Behringer Feedback Destroyer Et al?.....

wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited September 2005 in Electronics
I have been considering taking the next step here in my little hobby and getting an EQ for my system to customize it for my space. After doing a little reading though, I am more confused than ever. What exactly do I need to EQ my room? My understanding is a BFD( or similar product), a microphone of some sort (and an amp?), a cd such as Rives, Rca cables and a plotting diagram. Am I missing anything? After the system is EQ'd then what? Does the BFD stay hooked up to the system? Sorry for the dumb questions but I am a little lost. :confused: TIA
Sharp Elite 70
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Parasound 5250
Parasound HCA 1000 A
Parasound HCA 1000
Oppo BDP 95
Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
Totem Mask Surrounds X4
Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
Sony PS3
Squeezebox Touch

Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited September 2005
    The BFD is used to tame peaks in your frequency response. Yes, it must stay connected to your system. Just think of it as an EQ.

    www.snapbug.ws/bfd.htm
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2005
    Ok. Thanks. Have most people here found that it is worth doing? I mean ..how much improvement does it make really?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited September 2005
    Sometimes having a more "accurate" frequency response doesn't make it sound "better". For instance, I helped a friend smooth out his bass response, BUT, for movies, the "inaccurate" bass peaks actually made the movie more enjoyable.

    Also, I have a really good "house curve" at 16-25Hz and have no desire to tame it.

    The story might be different for a 2-channel music only rig.
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