Equalizers- love them or hate them and why?

I am new to Agon, but haven't seen many audio equalizers listed in high end audio systems. Why?

bronxer9912-04-2017 7:00am

oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,450 posts 12-21-2017 at 04:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use a Velodyne SMS - 1 to apply low pass to my sub and EQ a nasty room mode centered around 40 hz My amps can take just about any el34 or 6l6 variant so that's how I "EQ" my speakers....
chayro Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,925 posts 12-21-2017 at 01:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My system doesn't have them, but I think most audiophiles around here who are unsatisfied with their sound would be better off with them. If I ever buy and "end of life" system, it would probably include an Accuphase or Mac integrated with tone controls. Plus, whenever I recommend an amplifier to a budding audiophile, I always recommend a Marantz or Cambridge with tone controls. Just makes them happier.
bondmanp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,783 posts 12-21-2017 at 08:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have always used one. Nowadays I use a vintage Kenwood graphic/parametric EQ, but only for recording. I digitize vinyl and other analog sources. I am mostly correcting frequency balance issues in the source material, source gear, and recorder (a Marantz pro-sumer CD recorder). Easy-does-it is my rule. My needle drops have gotten pretty positive comments when played at my local audio club meetings.