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Equalization for my set up

I have a Peachtree Audio Decco65 pushing a pair or Paradigm Monitor 9s. Mostly I play iPad Beatsmusic subscription app thru Apple TV into the Optical input of the Decco. Sometimes I play CDs or iTunes or other internet radio. I love the clarity and utterly clean audio especially Beats. My only minor issue I'd like to add just a tad of low end. I'd like to avoid adding a sub if possible I prefer the true stereo experience.
iTunes has an EQ and I have "boom" on my laptop when using the USB. Boom sounds really bad. And I prefer the higher bit rate audio on Beats than iTunes. None of the EQ Apps on iPad function when streaming to Apple TV.
My questions-
Does anyone know of an EQ app that will work when streaming Beats and while Apple TV is activated?
Or since the Peachtree is an integrated I know I can't add an external EQ. Although if I knew someone who could customize an 'insert' to put an nice analog EQ "in line". Anyone do that level of component work?

Just looking for a few db more of Low end around 30 to 40 hz. Open to ideas.
ronwave
zd542
5,339 posts
 
You can get a digital EQ like the Behringer DEQ2496. Go optical from your Apple TV to the EQ. And then go optical from the EQ to your Peachtree.

I'm not sure that will fix your problem, though. If you tried the EQ in itunes and it didn't give you the bass you need, I don't think an EQ will fix your problem. I know the resolution is less with itunes, but for bass, it should have worked. Looking at your system, I think you are under powered. Your amp is probably having a difficult time driving the low frequencies. One thing you can try, if you have the room, is to move your speakers closer to the back wall. If you need just a little more bass, there's a good chance moving your speakers will work.
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
EQ in this situation is at best a band aid. I doubt you will be impressed. I suggest upgrading your speakers or adding a small sub.

Shakey
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singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
I'm with the guys. Adding a sub is the most logical thing to
do. Sometimes EQ doesn't fix certain issues.
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