white4d96 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I am looking for an inexpensive half-DIN EQ. I would like it to either have an adjustable HPF for my mids and highs, or a separate sub input so I can use my deck's built-in HPF. I would like a sub volume knob as well. What would you guys recommend? Quick recap of criteria: -MUST BE HALF-DIN (I had a cheap 1/2 DIN EQ that I installed in my car so I will be direct-swapping) -Built-in HPF OR a way to use the HU's built-in HPF -Sub level knob -Preferably graphic, but I could probably adjust to a parametric after a while I'm not concerned with output volts really, just looking for more adjustment than low/mid/high. I have some ideas that I was looking at, I will post them up here. None meet all my criteria but I think I could figure something out, i.e. not running sub signal through the EQ, making size adapters, whatever. I would like to pay less than these but I guess you can't win them all. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12431_...tik+DG-7Q.html# http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_475_Ke...KGC-4042A.html# If anyone has any other suggestions I will listen to them. Another idea I literally had just as typing this was to maybe make some passive crossovers for the mids and highs, but I would need some major assistance in even planning such an endeavor. Or if I can just buy an Xover for cheap, I may use a Clarion EQ or something like that. I would like to pay less than $100 total and this is long-term planning so any limited-time offer stuff won't help me much probably. Thanks in advance, -Austin Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoe92 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 clarion eqs746 I have a review of it in the review section. its only like $50 but I heard there is a better version with a 30hz band Quote Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Could I use this and then run the signals through a cheap xover? I don't want to blow $150+ on one since I have kinda crummy amps, but I don't want it to suck. I am only running 2 mid/high channels and the subs for now, planning to upgrade to 4 in the nearish future. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoe92 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I would wait on the xover then because you can, on most headunits, control that type of thing. once you get the 4 channel it will be butter just hook up the crossovers that came with the speakers and you'll be good to go. trust me you will notice a difference with the EQ I guarantee it or your money back Quote Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) I had a cheap EQ so I know a little bit of the difference it makes, but my problem is that the only HPF setting on my amp is 80Hz which I think is a lot low for 5 1/4 coaxials, and if I use the front-out on the HU to hook up the EQ I would think any HPF used on the HU would mean no bass. So I was thinking the front out full-pass'd to the EQ, then run all the outputs from the EQ to the xover, and then to the amps. I guess the sub amp doesn't need it since it has an adjustable LPF, but I like some redundancy in filters in case one randomly acts up. EDIT for clarification. Edited September 25, 2009 by ktownsdriftking Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoe92 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 honestly I think you are over thinking it. I have mine set to 80 hz right now and it balances it out very well but then again that could depend on the difference in comp sets. I had it on 120hz and there was some bass. I understand what path you want to take but I would wait until you get an amp to start doing all that. Quote Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 My concern isn't balance, it's not killing my doors. They seem to not like anything below like 100Hz, and right now they are set at 120Hz. Midbass is not there at all but that will be attended to down the road. They are run off a cruddy Sony 2-channel that I have now, which has 80hz high-or-low pass on it. The 4-channel I would probably buy has the same. But you think I would be fine without a xover? I mean, I don't think they're going to die, but it doesn't sound too great down that low (maybe door resonance if I'm lucky, Idunno...) Then again (DUH!) I could just buy the EQ and see if it sounds alright without the xover lol. Why I didn't think of that is beyond me. Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoe92 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 maybe use the other part of your budget that you were going to use on the xover for some sound deadening. that too makes a world of difference for your midbass and SQ Quote Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white4d96 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Funny you mention that, I just threw some Peel & Seal on my rear tray this evening =P Yeah, that xover money could get me enough to do the rest of my car...good call. /jack Quote Too many projects, too little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoe92 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 honestly peel and seal is not bad for rattling just make sure you get in on right the first time because it will fall off otherwise. for purpose stuff you probably already know but secondskin that shit and call it a day Quote Wouldnt be thehoe92 without teh purple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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