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In Reply to: RE: You need EQ. posted by Kal Rubinson on October 09, 2016 at 09:03:38
I was thinking of changing my plate amp from a Keiger (just a volume and cutoff control) to this plate amp. seems more flexible. Besides my Keiger transformers are beginning to hum quite loud when its in standby.
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That's a very nice choice. The only question I have is how will you configure it?
Room EQ Wizard and OmniMic output bi-quad configurations that you can cut/paste into miniDSP.
If you use something like OmniMic's automatic EQ feature, it's VERY handy, plus it's pretty configurable. I like to set about a 1.25 dB/octave downward slope for instance, and limit the effects between 20Hz and 100. Press a button, out come very reasonable bi-quad filters.
I like Hypex, just don't know if it's a purely manual process.
Best,
Erik
It is a single band bass boost without define Q. You need real EQ. Here are some inexpensive options.https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/amplifiers/minidsp-pwr-ice125-dsp-2-way-amplifier/
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/amplifiers/minidsp-pwr-ice125-dsp-2-way-amplifier/
https://www.minidsp.com/products/minidsp-in-a-box/minidsp-2x4http://www.dspeaker.com/en/products/anti-mode-8033.shtml
See tutorial below.
Edits: 10/10/16
I checked out those plate amps. Look very interesting. However they seem just a little too complicated for my actual needs.
I may just try moving the sub under one speaker if possible. the room is not compact but "full" with little actual wiggle room.
But thanks, those do look like they could be fun in the larger HT room.
Here is the simplest solution, even if it is not the best:
It is easy to use and not expensive, IMHO. I have one in the shelf somewhere gathering dust.
Here is my original review of it: http://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-34-page-2#o0xApIWM7gtakhzW.97
Kal is right, but....1. Show me a single sub without an EQ and I'll show you a sub that's set too low. :)
2. The two miniDSP units he listed are plate amps + EQ. If you have a powered sub you just want an EQ. I'm enclosing the links to miniDSP directly, but you'll also need a way to measure and calibrate them.
3. If you just want a set-n-forget solution, take a look at the DiracLive solutions from miniDSP. You will need to get a mic, and run through it's process, but you don't need to think. :)
Otherwise you'll need some way to measure the sub, and set it. For this do some reading on Room EQ Wizard or buy OmniMic. Several of the units from miniDSP are available through Madisound but Madisound will ship from the US while miniDSP ships from overseas.
Edits: 10/09/16
I didn't list two miniDSP plate amps but, in error, the same one twice. I meant to list it once along with a miniDSP 2x4.
Sorry, I'm actually quite foggy headed of late, so I'm surprised I caught any mistake at all. :)
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