To Equalize or Not to Equalize
I would love to get some advice from this forum; My Issue is that I find some music to be coming across kind of bright/harsh, especially as I get to higher volumes (say above 90db). My system and room is now static and not in play for change. I was wondering if anyone has advice on the effectiveness of an equalizer, and do you have any recommendations. Price could be up to $1-2K
Thanks All
I use an Elysia xfilter qube eq. I had the Loki Max and didn't like it. The bands were too wide. The Elysia is a studio eq. I can use it to add or subtract a bass or treble shelf. I can add or subtract gain and dial in the frequency I want. It also allows me to select a wide or narrow q factor. German made, class A, excellent specs. A little cheaper than the Loki. Unlike you, with my hearing, I usually need to add a slight treble shelf so I can hear those cymbals sizzle. |
DBX 2231 Dual Channel 31 bands, bypass, center detents ..... https://www.amazon.com/Generic-DBX2231-Graphic-Equalizer-Limiter/dp/B0GVSKSGPZ/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2 there may be better prices, I just checked Amazon |
+1 for a studio analog EQ. Have one and it’s the most important component in my two audio chains. Cannot live without it! I have stated all this before elsewhere here, but briefly, I have also owned Loki Max. It’s extremely transparent and a good minimal boosting of cutting device. But studio EQs are FAR more versatile and sound a good bit better. Although no remote with most studio. A good studio EQ can give the most tasty lovely air band boost you could ever imagine. Loki Max cannot do that and sound good. BUT if your only goal is to cut treble, LM is fine. Just my two cents. For what it’s worth. |
I use EQ to compensate for mild hearing loss at specific frequencies. I started by matching the gain settings to the results of my hearing tests, then fine-tuned them by ear. I’ve also experimented with listening through my hearing aids in their Music mode. After some comparison, I found I prefer listening without hearing aids and making subtle EQ adjustments instead. The EQ is built into my McIntosh MA352, which makes comparisons easy; I can switch the EQ on and off from my listening position. The only limitation is that the individual EQ controls themselves aren’t remote adjustable. |
