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digital equalizers

Stopped up ears caused by allergies have led me to using the Itunes equalizer. I don't like the sound of the equalizer when my ears are clear, but when they are not, the equalizer and balance control make listening much more enjoyable.

I'm curious though about how (in very general terms) the digital equalizer works. Does it attenuate or boost? And what does it do to the bit stream? And I wonder if it has an effect on bit perfect output?

Also, since I do have some permanent high frequency hearing loss I've often wondered if a really good equalizer would enhance listening, even when my ears are not "plugged up".

Any feedback is much appreciated.

JPO
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eldartford
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Sounds like you need an equalizer. You can buy an excellent one for only about $350, including calibrated mic. At this price hands-on (and ears on) experience beats any opinions you may get on this site.

Behringer DEQ2496, available through www.samedaymusic.com, and many other places.
eldartford
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Of course there are some who will put down anything digital.

You can put digital in and get it out from the DEQ2496, so that removes concern about A/D and D/A conversion. (By the way they are excellent 24 bit 96KHz devices). The equalization and other processing is accomplished by a 32 bit floating point device, so the only effects on the sound will be the ones you command.

Again I say give it a try with your own ears.
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