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<blockquote data-quote="squeak9798" data-source="post: 4116298" data-attributes="member: 555320">The purpose of an equalizer is to alter the frequency response of the system, which will in turn affect the &quot;sound&quot; of the system.&nbsp; It&#039;s generally used for one of two purposes (or both); 1) to correct the frequency response anomalies that are introduced due to the effects of things such as the environment (the car) and the speakers themselves, and/or 2) to &quot;shape&quot; the sound to the tonal preference of the listener.Is it necessary ?&nbsp; Generally yes, every system could benefit from the proper utilization of an equalizer.&nbsp; But notice how I said proper utilization.&nbsp; You can end up doing more damage than good with an EQ if you do not know how to properly utilize the device.No, an EQ does not go between the amplifier and speakers.&nbsp; They must go before the amplifier in the signal chain.Would I recommend you use one in your system ?&nbsp; No, I wouldn&#039;t.&nbsp; It&#039;s obvious from your questions that you are a relative novice to the hobby.&nbsp; At this stage in the game I don&#039;t think you have the knowledge to make much actual practical use of an EQ.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="squeak9798, post: 4116298, member: 555320"] The purpose of an equalizer is to alter the frequency response of the system, which will in turn affect the "sound" of the system. It's generally used for one of two purposes (or both); 1) to correct the frequency response anomalies that are introduced due to the effects of things such as the environment (the car) and the speakers themselves, and/or 2) to "shape" the sound to the tonal preference of the listener. Is it necessary ? Generally yes, every system could benefit from the proper utilization of an equalizer. But notice how I said [I]proper utilization[/I]. You can end up doing more damage than good with an EQ if you do not know how to properly utilize the device. No, an EQ does not go between the amplifier and speakers. They must go before the amplifier in the signal chain. Would I recommend you use one in your system ? No, I wouldn't. It's obvious from your questions that you are a relative novice to the hobby. At this stage in the game I don't think you have the knowledge to make much actual practical use of an EQ. [/QUOTE]

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