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

cathat

Another vote for Schiit Audio.   I have the Loki EQ and it is amazing and doesn't break the bank.  Less than $300 and it allows me to fine tune the sound to my ears.  I'm not sure you need to spring for their top of the line $1,600 Loki Max, but you'll love the Schiit out of whichever you get.

...and I'm Still notabot....😒

Been Eq'er since a Audio Control C-101 into L-07 Kenwood system to the ESS Heils. Mic for the 101 was the size of a medium lipstick, disappeared in a stand.*L*  

Still have a pair 8024 Behringers' doing what I want whatever. A pair of their mics for same.  REW and all sorts on the 'puter....that, and multiple pairs of drivers....
Moving lock, stock, and the 50 lb. amp to another home with its' drawbacks.

Think I'll have some Sub Fun in the sun.  Loosen the windows a tad....

I have a Loki Mini ... it's inexpensive, quiet and easy to use.  Any variation would be great for you.  There's a mini for sale on USAudio for $115.

 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650330979-schiit-loki-mini/

I have the Schitt Loki Max, pre Forkbeard, and it is a great piece.  Recommended.
 

One downside: The only way to turn it on and off is the tiny power switch located on the back panel.  If you keep your gear in a rack, like I do, it could be an issue.  A real PIA for me.

My Audiophile Law regarding analogue EQ is in systems up to $10K, as an accommodation to a constrained budget, go ahead and use an EQ. In systems above $10K, where the budget is not pinched, avoid EQ. 

Analogue EQ always is deleterious to absolute sound quality, i.e,. definition, resolution, etc. Avoid if possible. If your system is not pleasant, it will likely take a component, cable set, or speaker change to get it to perform satisfactorily. 

Adding an EQ does not make components, cable sets, or speakers change their fundamental performance limitations. If you wish to advance an audio system, you must change these. 

I have discovered a system configuration that allows tonal balance changes with zero sonic penalty, i.e., the kind of penalty associated with adding a component and set of cables. 

I am not interested in debating my system building principles which have been vetted by building hundreds of systems with most popular genres of speakers.