Is there a cheap external P-EQ that can be added to a receiver?

[ErinH]

Like the title says. Just wondering.

I have a Denon avr-587 and as far as I can tell, I have no EQ options. Home audio is a new world to me, but in car audio, I have an Alpine h701 external processor that takes care of t/a, p-eq/g-eq, x-overs and all that jazz.

 

[alexsound]

Like the title says. Just wondering.

When you say "p-eq", you mean parametric, correct?

 

[ErinH]

When you say "p-eq", you mean parametric, correct?

Yes, or even a g-eq?


Seems that I've heard Behringer makes one of these. Not sure how it works though....

 

[alexsound]

Yes, or even a g-eq?


Seems that I've heard Behringer makes one of these. Not sure how it works though....

Radio Shack still makes a 10 band graphic equalizer. It's pretty cheap, but it might do the job for you.

P-eq's are a little trickier. I used to have one 20 years ago from a company callled SAE. They went out of business. I don't know anyone else who makes a regular "consumer" type P-EQ. You could try some of the websites that sell professional equipment, like BH Photo. You are correct that Behringer makes p-eq's as well as Rane and others. Just make sure to check the specs, ESPECIALLY the connection types used. Most pro units I've seen have XLR connectors, and no RCA connectors.

 

[Seth=L]

You can always get a XLR to unbalanced adapter to fix that small problem. The EQ will only work for analog sources.

 

[markw]

first, you need one of two things,

1) A true tape monitor loop with a "tape monitor" switch. This is more than just a rec out and a tape in. That silly "tape monitor" switch makes all the difference here.

2) The ability to separate the preamp stage from the power amp stage and insert a device in between.

Do you have either of these?

 

[jcPanny]

Behrninger Feedback Distroyer

The Behrninger Feedback Distroyer or a similar EQ/PEQ device can be used to adjust the line level output from the receiver to th sub but and cannot be used to EQ the other speakers of your HT system. In my experience, the EQ features on entry level receivers are not a major benefit and I leave the PEQ off on my Yamaha receiver.

Spending a couple hundred bucks on a couple pairs of DIY acoustic pannels would probably go a lot further to improving your room's acoustics than a low end electronic EQ for the sub.

 

[ErinH]

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm doing a "budget" 2.1 system in my living room so I was just curious if there's an add-on.

When I build my house next year I'll be doing a dedicated HT room so the "planning ahead" will be in full effect.


For now, I'll just deal with it.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I don't think you should even get any EQs. Unless you have advance spectrum analyzers/equipments (like the Velodyn Digital Drives, etc.), I think it is extremely difficult to set the right EQs just by ear.
To me, it's comparable to sound-level matching your speakers without a SPL meter. I think it's even more difficult. I would just save the money for possibly better pre-pros in the future. Just my opinion.

 

[mtrycrafts]

... I think it is extremely difficult to set the right EQs just by ear.

That is an understatement for sure.

 

[Seth=L]

That is an understatement for sure.

I was going to say impossible, at least accurately (I don't care what karat your ears are).

 

[bandphan]

http://www.dbxpro.com/iEQ31/iEQ31.php dont know about cheap, but you can try ebay

 

[yettitheman]

I'm doing a "budget" 2.1 system in my living room so I was just curious if there's an add-on.

It's going to be fine without EQ, unless you have some really old VHS or analog sources that sound weird (cough, Sailor Moon).

And, you'll be better off than I was when I started. I had a Pioneer SX-626 with some random Kraco Car speakers