EQ Setting

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

Just hooked up an EQX to my car(thanks to Louisiana_CRX for the hookup) and have been messing with how to set it up. I just spent the last hour looking online and through this forum to find a tutorial and haven't found much.

I started with everything flat and went from there, but I am not sure I am doing it right. It starts to sound better, but the highs are a bit forceful.

I found an interactive page, but it's an eye-chart: Interactive Frequency Chart - Independent Recording Network

I'd like something that says, if the guitar is too much, try this freq setup, etc.

Here's what I have so far:

Any suggestions?

Thanks as always.

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[fasfocus00 5,000+ posts]

an RTA is going to be your best bet for adjustment out side of that i'd turn everything completely down and start at your highest frequency and work your way down. you can't say that X hz frequency is for a guitar b/c so many other instruments produce that same frequency.

 

[VisceralSound 10+ year member]

I shall watch this thread because I've been interested in a Clarion EQ just don't know how to properly set one up before I buy one.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

Found this as well:

Fine Tuning Your Car Audio System

It starts to make sense, but much of it is subjective and that's where I get lost. I don't know what it's supposed to sound like or how to make what I don't like better.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

Just get test tones and use the EQ to cut the frequencies that seem too loud. IMO do not ever boost anything with an EQ, simply attenuate the overbearing ones to get a smooth response.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

Just get test tones and use the EQ to cut the frequencies that seem too loud. IMO do not ever boost anything with an EQ, simply attenuate the overbearing ones to get a smooth response.

That seems to make the most sense. That way I know what I'm listening to and I adjust to how I like it. Funny how I've read that using tones is best so many times and it JUST now made sense.

Found this as tone source:

Realm of Excursion

 

[VWBobby 10+ year member]

EQ settings are really a personal preference.

Some people like a completely "flat" sound to reproduce the music exactly as it was produced in the studio or on CD.

Some people prefer a boosted mid and boosted high frequency range. Some prefer boosted bass. My wife prefers boosted bass and sound slightly faded to the rear of all things (which I can't stand). Its all preference.

Start with a flat tuning and play music that you normally listen to. If you tune it for classical and you play heavy rap, it probably won't sound right. Same with heavy metal/modern rock compared to classic rock. Completely different sounds. Setting it close to flat and fine tuning for the best sound on your particular speakers is usually the best compromise.

Its almost always better to "cut" a frequency than to boost one. For instance, If you find yourself needing more treble, try cutting the band directly below it a little at a time. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

Looks like the test tone question has been taken care of previously: http://www.caraudio.com/forums/general-discussion/494751-test-tone-collection-3.html

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I also suggest downloading the Focal #2 disc, it has everything you could possibly need to fine tune your setup.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

I also suggest downloading the Focal #2 disc, it has everything you could possibly need to fine tune your setup.

I've been searching, but can't find it. Anyone have it?

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I've been searching, but can't find it. Anyone have it?

There's a thread diymobileaudio.com with links to all 7 discs.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

There's a link to a newgroup, but no direct link. Plus a lot of the references to that thread no longer lead anywhere.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

Found it, if anyone needs it. Send me a PM and I'll put it up.

 

[smgreen20 10+ year member]

The first rule in tuning an EQ is to ALWAYS cut FIRST, boost LAST.

Do you have a smart phone?

If so, download the app titled RTA analyzer. It's not perfect, but it will get you headed in the right direction.

Just use a pink noise track, set your volume to 90dB as a reference point. There's also an SPL app too, also not the greatest, but helps none the less.

 

[Gregulate 10+ year member]

Upped the disc: Download fjm2tcd rar

enjoy!