jessdabest77 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 I'm doing my build for comp's,and wondering if running an eq will help me gain any db's or just get a better headunit?If eq is the way to go,what;s a good one to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DC Power Kyle Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Eq's make a big difference in sound quality if tuned properly and in a sense, will allow you to play louder while sounding better. As for an EQ, depends how much you want to spend. I love the bit one.. but it's expensive. The more bands the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I would like to add that an EQ can be a mixed blessing. They are nice for boosting or cutting frequencies that need either, but you may find that you are constantly tweaking it for different recordings. Some artists just sound different than others and you really don't want to be tweaking it while driving. Just my experience. Also you may want to take someone with you while driving down the highway and have them adjust settings, because it may sound better one way with road noise and such than it does while just sitting in your driveway. Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodzyspl Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 is it worth getting, over say my old pioneer build in eq? obvious the higher n rca voltage out.. Quote AUSTRALIA do i need say more? HU: some crap pionee AMP: dc 9k @ 18v SUB: 4 elevation audio sqx 12" Battery: 2 neuton power 8200d burp setup for fun 152's soon to come: rebuilt soundstream xxx (2 18" OR 3 15" wall) Bunch speakers, more batts and new HU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 higher output voltage is nice as long as you can adjust it to match your amp. No use in 7v outs if your amp only takes 5v max. Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirill007 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I would like to add that an EQ can be a mixed blessing. They are nice for boosting or cutting frequencies that need either, but you may find that you are constantly tweaking it for different recordings. Some artists just sound different than others and you really don't want to be tweaking it while driving. Just my experience. Also you may want to take someone with you while driving down the highway and have them adjust settings, because it may sound better one way with road noise and such than it does while just sitting in your driveway. You shouldn't boost frequencies with a EQ, only cut. To the OP, you won't get louder with a EQ, and i doubt you would want to spend money to get a decent one. Quote Thinking is the root of all problems... You ALWAYS get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I would like to add that an EQ can be a mixed blessing. They are nice for boosting or cutting frequencies that need either, but you may find that you are constantly tweaking it for different recordings. Some artists just sound different than others and you really don't want to be tweaking it while driving. Just my experience. Also you may want to take someone with you while driving down the highway and have them adjust settings, because it may sound better one way with road noise and such than it does while just sitting in your driveway. You shouldn't boost frequencies with a EQ, only cut. To the OP, you won't get louder with a EQ, and i doubt you would want to spend money to get a decent one. I agree with only cutting levels, but sometimes a guy has to do what a guy has to do. ever so slightly boosting a level can be safe you just have to do as little as possible. In the interest not introducing distortion into the signal. The best solution is of course if you are lacking in a certain freq range get speakers that cover those ranges and add them to your system. not trying to sound argumentative here. Quote Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdabest77 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Ok,so I'm guessing if I'm going to use it for comp's,there will be no gain with it?What do you guy's think is the best stereo to use then,for around 150? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04murdalanche Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I have a clarion EQS 746, i like it. its not the nicest unit but it does what you'd probably need it to do, adjust diff frequences and have sub level control.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-N-Def Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 higher output voltage is nice as long as you can adjust it to match your amp. No use in 7v outs if your amp only takes 5v max. Lets asume we have more then 1 sub or highs amp. do that change anything like needing 7v or is it the same for all amps? Quote Yo dog i heard you like boxes. so i put a box inside a box so you can bass while you FAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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