Audiophiles: Difference between software and hardware EQ?

[Saint Nick]

Does it really have a difference to the human ear? Is one really better than the other? I personally use software EQ and was wondering if I would experience better sound with a hardware-based one.

This is on the computer, of course.

 

[Goosemaster]

I don't use EQ

always flat

 

[AlienCraft]

I've used both in my 35 years of doing sound. I must say that todays softwarez are sounding very very good.
HOWEVER, if I were doing stage monitors, I would want a knob I could grab in an instant as opposed to drilling down through menus.
But since you specified "on the computer" I would not be hesitant to use a software based one.

 

[pennylane]

*Edit* Wrong thread. Didn't see the other one. Sorry for the thread crap.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: fanerman91

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
I don't use EQ

always flat

No EQ FTW!

 

[Tiamat]

if you use eq, you need a good parametric eq (velodyne SMS-1 is very reasonable at 700$) and only use it for frequencies below 80hz. Above 80hz, just use Room acoustic panels like RealTraps.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Tiamat
if you use eq, you need a good parametric eq (velodyne SMS-1 is very reasonable at 700$) and only use it for frequencies below 80hz. Above 80hz, just use Room acoustic panels like RealTraps.

Behringer DCX2496 for half that FTW! 😉

 

[mchammer]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: Tiamat
if you use eq, you need a good parametric eq (velodyne SMS-1 is very reasonable at 700$) and only use it for frequencies below 80hz. Above 80hz, just use Room acoustic panels like RealTraps.

Behringer DCX2496 for half that FTW! 😉

😕

 

[Baked]

I don't EQ... it ruins everything.