Its possible to Equalize Digital Audio? (Toslink / HDMI)

javygonx

Hi:

I always like to tune and equalize when I hear music by using a graphic equalizer. Right now I have a Graphic EQ from Technics 7 bands for each side. Its not big deal, but when using 2 ch stereo RCAs makes a great difference
compared with Analog Sound without EQ.

When I set the receiver to get audio from optical, its impossible to use the EQ. Optical sounds more clear, but for music I think doesnt sound as I really like compared to RCAs Equalized. Any when using RockBand2, I preffer analog equalized sounds than optical.

I know because its optic, the sounds came "pure". But its there any way to Equalize this? Or any Optic Graphic EQ?

disneyjoe7

Most like a pure audio mode / flat for 2 channel music. But why not tape jacks in and out for EQ?

BJRSENO

I had a similar post this evening. How can I hook up my 7 band equilzer to my new onkyo 706. It's sounds great with music and makes my speakers come alive

polkatese

Back, when equalizer is a pretty popular part of a 2CH system, most integrated amplifiers and receivers have low level pre-out/main-in jumper, to allow insertion of equalizers into the chain, amongst other uses, but I haven't seen that option anymore in most current line-up of integrated and receivers. I think the only option now is to put your equalizer in the analog path of your tape/cassette deck. Or, buy an older integrated or receivers pre 1995, that has those pre-out/main-in feature OR get a preamp/power amp (i.e. separates) and put your equalizer in between pre and power path.

disneyjoe7

BJRSENO wrote: »

I had a similar post this evening. How can I hook up my 7 band equilzer to my new onkyo 706. It's sounds great with music and makes my speakers come alive

I add lot's of POWER Music comes alive

BJRSENO

could you briefly explain connecting in the analog path of the tape inputs.

polkatese

ok. From your tape's RCA output, connect a pair of RCA's interconnect cable to your equalizer's main input (or tape monitor input, if you don't have main), and another pair of RCA interconnect from your equalizer's output, to your Onkyo's tape input.

javygonx

BJRSENO wrote: »

could you briefly explain connecting in the analog path of the tape inputs.

Hi BJRSENO.

I have an Onkyo 706 too. Arrived today. Im going to pick it up tomorrow. Was hard for me deciding in 706 or Denon 1909!... How you really like it?

And about the Equalize Digital Audio, seems its impossible!
But anyway's I order 3' Premium RCA Cables, way better than regular RCAs, to hook my
Technics EQ until I'll get a better cheap Graphic EQ. Any recommendations?

BJRSENO

javygonx wrote: »

Hi BJRSENO.

I have an Onkyo 706 too. Arrived today. Im going to pick it up tomorrow. Was hard for me deciding in 706 or Denon 1909!... How you really like it?

And about the Equalize Digital Audio, seems its impossible!
But anyway's I order 3' Premium RCA Cables, way better than regular RCAs, to hook my
Technics EQ until I'll get a better cheap Graphic EQ. Any recommendations?

I am still not sure about connecting the eq. Crutchfield support said with out a tape monitor feature it is impossible to get the eq working. I have not completed connecting the receiver yet

WilliamM2

You guys do realise that the 706 has an EQ built in right? Audyssey room correction too. No need for a seperate EQ to be hooked up.

javygonx

Keiko wrote: »

Not many options on EQ's nowadays unless you buy used. AudioSource makes the EQ200 model which can be bought new. I have one on my bedroom rig. Inexpensive and it works pretty well. Here's a link.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=302-627

Yes, William, I know 706 has EQ and Audyssey, but only 5 band EQ. Not enough for tweaking while Denon at least has 9 eq bands. We have to give it a try to the 5 band eq from Onkyo to see how it performs.

Thanks to all

javygonx

Keiko wrote: »

jvygonx...I quess it's possible to use an EQ on a multi-channel AVR, but is it necessary? I can understand on a 2 channel system bending freq's. But I'm not quite sure what you want to accomplish here.
You're only going to be able to equalize 2 channels with this EQ. Unless you plan on buying 4 of em. :eek:

I got my Onkyo 706, and the Onkyo Site says it has 5 band EQ. But it comes with 7 Band Graphic EQ. Im still struggling with EQ, because I did the setups, but I can't hear de difference when I EQ, and when Its OFF.

Am I doing anything wrong?