Where can i learn how to properly set an Equalizer?

[aphex]

Finally got a new headunit for my car, even using the Auto EQ and Auto Time Alignment, it sounds 100x better than stock... However, where can i go about to learn how to properly configure the EQ manually to suit my needs?

 

[Aharami]

which HU?

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: Aharami
which HU?

Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/p.../detail/0,,2076_4041_291159496,00.html

 

[EGGO]

Are you talking about when to use certain settings or how to do it to your bought product?

 

[halfpower]

There is really no proper or improper way. Just set it to a setting that you think sounds good.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: halfpower
There is really no proper or improper way. Just set it to a setting that you think sounds good.

Well i agree, but possibly something to show the basics on where to start for achieving certain sound...

 

[dartworth]

That unit have a line-in on the front?

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: halfpower
There is really no proper or improper way. Just set it to a setting that you think sounds good.

Well i agree, but possibly something to show the basics on where to start for achieving certain sound...

how hard is it to set the equalizer ?

it's either highs mids or bass.

you set it to your preference

 

[fitzov]

I would say start flat, then increase low range, then decrease mid, then increase high (to your preference relative to the kind of music you listen to).

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: halfpower
There is really no proper or improper way. Just set it to a setting that you think sounds good.

Well i agree, but possibly something to show the basics on where to start for achieving certain sound...

how hard is it to set the equalizer ?

it's either highs mids or bass.

you set it to your preference

Im referring to the fact is has a 32-band EQ..... Was curious about the niances to each deliniation.

 

[Quasmo]

What I would do is look up the frequency response curve for your speakers, and where they are lacking, give a boost on the EQ, this will help you to achieve a more flat response.

 

[Rastus]

I crank them all up then reduce them one at a time to the level where it isn't distorting.

 

[Fritzo]

😕

You're asking us to set the device used to tweak the sound of your equipment to your personal tastes for you?

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: aphex

Originally posted by: Aharami
which HU?

Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/p.../detail/0,,2076_4041_291159496,00.html

Good choice. I just use pioneer's powerful setting.

 

[glen]

You set one using an RTA.
AUdio COntrol sellson for just under 1000

 

[TechBoyJK]

start flat. turn it up as loud as you can till it distorts, start pulling eq points down until it stops...

 

[Howard]

There should be some free/cheap software for the PC that'll let you record the frequency response at your head's position. Once you know what the graph looks like, adjust to make it flat, and then to taste afterward.

Of course, you'll need a mic. Or you can use a Radio Shack SPL meter and a free tone generator for the PC and hook it up into the aux-in and graph it yourself, or...

 

[halfpower]

Originally posted by: aphex
Im referring to the fact is has a 32-band EQ..... Was curious about the niances to each deliniation.

Well you could try to set it to reduce noise. If you had a problem with 60 cycle hum then you could try to zap that. There are other noise problems you might be able to alter.

If the system causes any rattling or if your system just doesn't have enough punch at a relatively specific frequency then you might also be able to alter that with the EQ.