Equalizer suggestion?
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Equalizer suggestion?
My 99 Bose HU finally stopped working. I am just too lazy to repair it with "CD Err" code. Thus, I decided to replace the BOSE HU and keep the BOSE amps/speakers.
I have ordered a SONY CDX GT-310 HU, the Scosche OEM adapter with gain control and the attenna adapter from Crutchfield. It should arrive in one week.
Since I am not planning to install sub woofers, I think GT-310 is just meet my needs with one pair "preamp" output.
My major question is, with such set up, is it worthy to add an equalizer? Personally, I love the look of in-dash 1/2-DIN equalizer units such as Kenwood KGC-6042A. Also, I have more questions about equalizers:
1) Does it worth it? I mean, with BOSE amp/speakers, the sound quality improvement might be limited. However, I might dump all BOSE components later if they ever stop working in the future.
2) What equalizer to choose? in-dash unit or 20-band big one that can be mounted under seat? The GT-310 is single DIN unit. I will have one more DIN space available.
3) Should I stick with big names like Kenwood, Alpine, SONY, Clarion... or other brands floating around such as Phoenix Gold, EQX....? Forget about those "Made in China" cheapo like KOSS/BOSS/Lanzar or no name.
Please chime in and share your opinions/experiences, Maxima Audio gurus!!!
UPDATE: I ended up buying an used SONY XE-90 Mk II graphic 9-band EQ. It's on the way.
I have ordered a SONY CDX GT-310 HU, the Scosche OEM adapter with gain control and the attenna adapter from Crutchfield. It should arrive in one week.
Since I am not planning to install sub woofers, I think GT-310 is just meet my needs with one pair "preamp" output.
My major question is, with such set up, is it worthy to add an equalizer? Personally, I love the look of in-dash 1/2-DIN equalizer units such as Kenwood KGC-6042A. Also, I have more questions about equalizers:
1) Does it worth it? I mean, with BOSE amp/speakers, the sound quality improvement might be limited. However, I might dump all BOSE components later if they ever stop working in the future.
2) What equalizer to choose? in-dash unit or 20-band big one that can be mounted under seat? The GT-310 is single DIN unit. I will have one more DIN space available.
3) Should I stick with big names like Kenwood, Alpine, SONY, Clarion... or other brands floating around such as Phoenix Gold, EQX....? Forget about those "Made in China" cheapo like KOSS/BOSS/Lanzar or no name.
Please chime in and share your opinions/experiences, Maxima Audio gurus!!!
UPDATE: I ended up buying an used SONY XE-90 Mk II graphic 9-band EQ. It's on the way.
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Originally Posted by nismos14
You could have just gotten a GOOD headunit that has a built in eq.
If you're thinking about adding speakers and an amp later on then getting a headunit with a single set or pre-outs is a bad move.
If you're thinking about adding speakers and an amp later on then getting a headunit with a single set or pre-outs is a bad move.
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After a lot of searching and reading, I think one set of preamp output is enough (for my general purpose use).
HU( preamp output, 1 pair RCA) -->
--> Equalizer--->(6 RCA, FR/FL/RR/RL speakers and SUB-R/SUB-L)-->
--> AMP ( FR/FL/RR/RL go to one, two or four AMP, SUB-R/SUB-L go to another AMP)-->
--> FR/FL/RR/RL speakers and SUB-R/SUB-L components
Is it correct?
If more than four speakers are ever expected, such as extra pair of tweeters, the second pair of preamp output would be required. That's all I understand.
HU( preamp output, 1 pair RCA) -->
--> Equalizer--->(6 RCA, FR/FL/RR/RL speakers and SUB-R/SUB-L)-->
--> AMP ( FR/FL/RR/RL go to one, two or four AMP, SUB-R/SUB-L go to another AMP)-->
--> FR/FL/RR/RL speakers and SUB-R/SUB-L components
Is it correct?
If more than four speakers are ever expected, such as extra pair of tweeters, the second pair of preamp output would be required. That's all I understand.
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technically, you can only hook up 1 monoblock, or 1 2 channel amp from a deck with 1 pair preouts (you could split the RCA leads, but you'd be running mono). Optimally, 3 are needed - 1 set for fronts, one for rears (or just 4 channel in stereo), and the last set for a dedicated sub amp, and you'd be able to control the sub from the HU. this is what you needed if you were planning on digging that deep for a system.
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Originally Posted by mendon99
technically, you can only hook up 1 monoblock, or 1 2 channel amp from a deck with 1 pair preouts (you could split the RCA leads, but you'd be running mono). Optimally, 3 are needed - 1 set for fronts, one for rears (or just 4 channel in stereo), and the last set for a dedicated sub amp, and you'd be able to control the sub from the HU. this is what you needed if you were planning on digging that deep for a system.
I understand what you mean. It's very true if I wish to connect HU to AMPs directly.
How about the external equalizer? Will it work as a preamp splitter that splits one pair input (from HU) into three pairs of output (front/rear/sub)?
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Originally Posted by mendon99
depends upon the unit.
Should have really just bought a unit with 3 pair preouts and a solid EQ.
Should have really just bought a unit with 3 pair preouts and a solid EQ.
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