Sub Eq's

jakelm

Alittle advice needed.

Something inexpensive, that can go between the pre and the plate amp. 1 channel, eq w/ a range from ~18hz too ~100hz. Just something to smoothen out a Fr range.

I have a +5db spike between 30 and 40hz. And a dip between 70 and 80hz. Was hoping a cheap little eq will help. Maybe something less than $100, if possible.

Any ideas?




Jake

engtaz

I suggest checking Craigslist or ebay.

engtaz

jakelm

engtaz wrote: »

I suggest checking Craigslist or ebay.

engtaz

Thanks buddy, know of anything new? What am I to look for?

Face

Not sure if this has enough features, but it's what you're going to get for $100.
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_123&products_id=657

jakelm

Face wrote: »

Not sure if this has enough features, but it's what you're going to get for $100.
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_123&products_id=657

Actually, yes, Face.

I can dial in on the Fr and cut what I need. From what I'm looking at.

If I were to go used?

jakelm

The Velodyne looks great, but I dont need OSD and all that other rigamaroo...

A set it and forget is Eq would be nice..

bsoko2

Go here and look at the Anti Mode 8033: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1028464 and web site http://verkkokauppa.planeetta.net/epages/Planeetta.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/vlsi/Products/8033/SubProducts/8033-0002.

tryrrthg

I know you're using room EQ wizard so why not get the Behringer Feedback destroyer that the Room EQ wizard was designed around? I use one and it is great!

jakelm

tryrrthg wrote: »

I know you're using room EQ wizard so why not get the Behringer Feedback destroyer that the Room EQ wizard was designed around? I use one and it is great!

Duuuhhhh.... Sometimes I dont think....

Thanks Try

Is it really that easy to use. You can cut and raise Fr points?

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=248-656

tryrrthg

yep, cut and boost. It's not the most intuitive thing to use, but the hardest part about using them was figured out what setting to put into them. Room EQ wizard takes the guess work out of that, it tells you exactly what to put in.

One thing you want to keep in mind is if you are going to boost anything you're going to need a lot of power and plate amps aren't all that great for that. I would try cutting values around the dip before I would boost a ton...

edit: this page has a bunch of info about the BFD and R EQ W. It's been a while since I've looked at it, so hopefully it is still relevent...

http://home.comcast.net/~thomasw-2/SubwooferSetupandEQpage.html

bsoko2

The Anti Mode 8033 is fully automatic and there is no learning curve. It gets it right the first time. With the BDF, Good Luck!

Bill

jakelm

tryrrthg wrote: »

yep, cut and boost. It's not the most intuitive thing to use, but the hardest part about using them was figured out what setting to put into them. Room EQ wizard takes the guess work out of that, it tells you exactly what to put in.

One thing you want to keep in mind is if you are going to boost anything you're going to need a lot of power and plate amps aren't all that great for that. I would try cutting values around the dip before I would boost a ton...

edit: this page has a bunch of info about the BFD and R EQ W. It's been a while since I've looked at it, so hopefully it is still relevent...

http://home.comcast.net/~thomasw-2/SubwooferSetupandEQpage.html

Thanks Try,

And I myself am not a big fan of boosting, generally boost = distortion.

I am a memeber of Thehometheatershack.com. So I guess I'll get my reading on.

I am very familiar with REW, so I know that it gives you very good adjustment calculations.

jakelm

bsoko2 wrote: »

The Anti Mode 8033 is fully automatic and there is no learning curve. It gets it right the first time. With the BDF, Good Luck!

Bill

I understand Bill, however, I am not a big fan of automatic. But having experience with REW, I think the BDF, would be my best choice. $99 a PE isnt a bed deal anyway.

tryrrthg

free shipping (PE is not)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-Feedback-Destroyer-Pro-DSP-1124P?sku=182467

jakelm

tryrrthg wrote: »

free shipping (PE is not)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-Feedback-Destroyer-Pro-DSP-1124P?sku=182467

Thanks...:)

Eric W

Velodyne SMS-1 is an excellent subwoofer EQ, though a little beyond your price range.

bsoko2

jakelm wrote: »

I understand Bill, however, I am not a big fan of automatic. But having experience with REW, I think the BDF, would be my best choice. $99 a PE isnt a bed deal anyway.

Well it all gets down to how much time you want to spend configuring your EQ? Time is also money and I know the WAF comes into play anytime we play with our toys trying to configure the latest and greatest. The Anti Mode 8033is plug it in, set the mike, push the buttons, and it does it's thing. Try this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1028464.

Bill

Gaara

bsoko2 wrote: »

Well it all gets down to how much time you want to spend configuring your EQ? Time is also money and I know the WAF comes into play anytime we play with our toys trying to configure the latest and greatest. The Anti Mode 8033is plug it in, set the mike, push the buttons, and it does it's thing. Try this thread: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1028464.

Bill

Honestly, do you work for them or something? Every post I have read of yours seems to be pushing this product, even when people say it won't work for their needs.

This product looks nice for someone who just wants to set it and forget it, with sub-optimal results. The OP can do more with the BFD for within the his price range, end of story.

treitz3

Eric Wong wrote: »

Velodyne SMS-1 is an excellent subwoofer EQ.......

Yes sir it is.

bsoko2

Gaara wrote: »

Honestly, do you work for them or something? Every post I have read of yours seems to be pushing this product, even when people say it won't work for their needs.

This product looks nice for someone who just wants to set it and forget it, with sub-optimal results. The OP can do more with the BFD for within the his price range, end of story.

To each his own.

jakelm

I have decided on the BDF.

Thanks guys...

Just a few pics of REW, to show you what I am working with. Tmpest X in sealed enclosure, 6.5ft^3

First pic is 1/6 oct...2nd pic is 1/2 oct

As you can see the Fr is all over the map.

Ern Dog

It would be cool to see the graphs after adding the BFD into the mix so we can see the difference it makes. Please post.