Equalizers

gacole2000
gacole2000 Posts: 255
edited January 2003 in Electronics
Can you add an equalizer to a 6.1 system, and more importantly, do you want to?

Thanks- Greg
AVR: Yamaha RX-V661
DVD: Yamaha DV-C6480
BR: Samsung 1600
Mains: Polk RT55 (bi-amped)
Center: CS300
Sides: FX1000
Rears: RT/FX
Subs: SVS 20-39 PC+ 12.3 & DIY SVS 12.2
Projector: Optoma HD70 w/ 106" Elite Screen
Power: Panamax MAX 5100
Remote: Harmony One
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  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited January 2003
    Better watch out Gacole,
    A lot of guys on these threads think Equalizer is a bad word..Like Bose,especially the Polk guys.
    Personally only use my eq for music playback because I am not completely satisfied with the 800's music playback. I am seriously eyeing the 6.1 Audio Control Bijou, take a look at...it's on sale over at Hi-Fi concepts websight for $749.There are several other multi-channels on the market.
    Good Luck Stuff.
    Your system is only as good as your weakest component...!

    OnkyoTX-DS 797
    NAD C270/ Mains
    Mains: LSI9's
    Center: Cs400i /Biwired
    Rear: Fx300i
    Rear Center:CS 245i
    Dvd: Onkyo DVS 555
    Vision RCA 36" Premiere Series
    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
    Psw 350 Front/Psw 202 rear
    Kimber Cable 4TC Mains HF
    Monster Originals/Center
    Kimber Interconnects
    Monster XP Everywhere else
    PS2/Gamecube
  • gacole2000
    gacole2000 Posts: 255
    edited January 2003
    Thanks, that was my thought also, but I wanted to get some other educated opinions. BTW, how did you wire your rear subwoofer, off the rear center? I m thinking of adding the 202 also.

    Greg
    AVR: Yamaha RX-V661
    DVD: Yamaha DV-C6480
    BR: Samsung 1600
    Mains: Polk RT55 (bi-amped)
    Center: CS300
    Sides: FX1000
    Rears: RT/FX
    Subs: SVS 20-39 PC+ 12.3 & DIY SVS 12.2
    Projector: Optoma HD70 w/ 106" Elite Screen
    Power: Panamax MAX 5100
    Remote: Harmony One
  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2003
    Gacole,
    equalizer had its place in the past (disclaimer: it is my opinion only) I still have an old Rotel 2ch eq that I bought in '86 and still functioning well). The main reason for having eq is to compensate for the limitation of source (such as cassettes), room characteristics, and speakers. All of these are no longer issues for me in my current setup or at least I don't notice them). Therefore I stop using it. Two drawbacks of using eq were increase hiss and fatique on prolonged listening time, in my experience.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited January 2003
    Hey Gacole,
    Have the sub hooked up to the surrounds ( the Fx300's) using the + in + out/- in - out on the back of the sub. It's a nice little kick in the ****, especially with HT. I have it (the sub) placed directly behind my swweet spot ( behind the couch).
    Good Luck, Enjoy Stuff.
    Your system is only as good as your weakest component...!

    OnkyoTX-DS 797
    NAD C270/ Mains
    Mains: LSI9's
    Center: Cs400i /Biwired
    Rear: Fx300i
    Rear Center:CS 245i
    Dvd: Onkyo DVS 555
    Vision RCA 36" Premiere Series
    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
    Psw 350 Front/Psw 202 rear
    Kimber Cable 4TC Mains HF
    Monster Originals/Center
    Kimber Interconnects
    Monster XP Everywhere else
    PS2/Gamecube