Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Just curious to hear everyone’s opinions on using an equalizer in a high end hi fi system. Was at work tonight and killing time and came across a Schitt Loki max $1500 Equalizer with some very good reviews. What are some of the pros / Benefits and cons in using one. Just curious. BTW. I’m talking about a top of the line. Hi end equalizer. Mostly to calm some high frequencies and some bad recordings.
Why not simply try a Lokius first and hear for yourself?????? I’ve yet to read a comment by anyone who’s upgraded from a Loki or Lokius to Loki Max for reasons of SQ. So far, the reasons given have always been associated with ease of use. Have you actually compared the Loki Max to studio gear in your system? If so, could you list some specific pro audio EQ units you’d recommend?
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Sorry the frustration. Yes have compared directly. It’s in my link on page 1. It’s stated elsewhere throughout. The 3 pro pieces I’ve had in my home are on page 1. I suspect @mirolab has had many more pro pieces in his home. |
I used to be 'against it', then when building folded horn subs 15-20 years ago, became reliant on EQ for LP and correction. Now, I have a pair of much smaller sealed HSU ULS15's and still use EQ in a narrow way (pun intended)... Even after treatment, I still have a bump in my frequency response at 2 room modes (45hz and 95hz) which I cut in Roon using 2 very narrow Q EQ filters, -6dB each at those frequencies. I add nowhere, just these 2 cuts. Since you can flip the filters on/off in Roon from your iphone/ipad, it's easy to test and adjust. They definitely help cut both boom and decay and tighten up the response. |
I noticed you have not posted your system. What exactly are you using that allows you to make these incredulous statements. @h4k4lugi That is perfectly normal. All subwoofers need some correction because of the room they are in. This is just another reason digital signal processing is so important. tlcocks thinks he can "tone shape" with a tone control. It sounds like he sells hair spray. Amplitude adjustment has evolved over the years from simple tone controls then analog equalizers, which nobody with a good ear would go near, then on to digital signal processing which came into it's own in the late 90's with TacT Audio. Because of the bad rep of analog processing (well deserved I might add) digital processing has had a rough start because people think it has the same weaknesses as analog processing. Far from it. I can hop on the computer and design a target curve with a resolution of 0.01 Hz essentially telling the processor exactly what I want my system to sound like. All my crossovers are digital. RIAA correction is done by computer. I can remove any significant pops and tics'. All signal routing is done by Lynx Hilo, a studio piece that is a DAC, ADC and signal router. It's digital metering with peak hold lets you know when you are getting close to 0 dBFS. It allows you to adjust gain structure between inputs to maximize gain without clipping. This sort of power is available at a reasonable price in the form of the MiniDSP SHD and SHD Studio. The SHD is $1300 and the Studio is less expensive as it does not have internal DACs. Benchmark Media Systems uses a MiniDSP SHD Studio in it's show room with two of their own DACs. They are very happy with it. It is , however not as flexible or powerful as units like the DEQX Pre4 and Pre8. The Pre8 will cost $13,000 US when it is release in a few months. A group of us will be testing the Beta program shortly. |
