Which specs are better on this EQ?

[trelane]

First option clarion eqs746

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Graphic center frequencies: 50Hz, 125Hz, 315Hz, 750Hz, 2.2Hz, 6kHz, 16kHz

Boost/cut: 12dB

S/N ratio: 100dB

Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz +/-1dB

Maximum output voltage: 7V

THD: 0.005%

Input sensitivity: 50mV - 3V

Head room: 20dB

Input impedance: 20kOhms

Output impedance: 2kOhms

Stereo separation: 82dB/1kHz

Operating voltage: 11V-15V negative ground

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2nd option clarion eqs755

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Graphic center frequencies: 50Hz, 125Hz, 315Hz, 750Hz, 2.2Hz, 6kHz, 16kHz

Boost/cut: 12dB

S/N ratio: 83dB

Frequency response: 8Hz-140kHz +/-1dB

Maximum output voltage: 8V

THD: 0.01%

Input sensitivity(RCA):

Input sensitivity(HIGH):

Input impedance: 20kOhms

Output impedance: 1kOhms

Stereo separation: 73dB/1kHz

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Also I'm planning to connect this to an Alpine ktp 455u power pack/Amp

where the manual states...

Input Sensitivity Ref: Rated Power into 4 ohms, RCA Inputs 0,2 - 4,0 V

These eq's state rca outputs at 7 V and 8 V max, I'm confused by the "MAX" part,

will they output at a lower level? I don't want to damage the amp.

thanks

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[wew lad 5,000+ posts]

the eqs746 looks to be the better option

max is a bogus number, cut it in half and thats a number you're more likely to get(rms, which matters). somewhere around 3-4vrms, which is perfectly acceptable

 

[lovinloudbass 10+ year member]

II have the 746 and worked great then and the specs seem better than the other. What kind of price are you getting it at compared to the other model.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

THD, S/N ratio and stereo seperation is superior with the 746, no reason to even look at the other one.

 

[trelane]

Thanks for the replies

What kind of price are you getting it at compared to the other model.

Price difference is only a few dollars, So looks like I'll get the 746

max is a bogus number, cut it in half and thats a number you're more likely to get(rms, which matters). somewhere around 3-4vrms, which is perfectly acceptable

So are you saying the volume on the EQ will never be turned up enough to output the "max 7 V" through the rca's ? would it do any damage if it exceeded the 4 V input limit on the amp?

I really want this EQ but don't want to fry anything.

Thanks

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Why do you think you need that EQ? 99.99999% have no idea how to use them and cause damage

 

[trelane]

Why do you think you need that EQ?

1) I love eq's ( I've had many)

2) my HU pioneer deh6300 has a 5 band eq (the reason I bought it)

but these are the settings...

100 hz -315 hz - 1.25 khz - 3.15 khz - 8 khz So basically no high end or treble if you like

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Do you know what EQs are used for or, be real, do you turn all knobs to the right?

 

[trelane]

Do you know what EQs are used for or, be real, do you turn all knobs to the right?

I get it, you don't like EQ's. Why are you commenting on my thread then?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

1) I love eq's ( I've had many)
2) my HU pioneer deh6300 has a 5 band eq (the reason I bought it)

but these are the settings...

100 hz -315 hz - 1.25 khz - 3.15 khz - 8 khz So basically no high end or treble if you like

you are better off getting a head unit with a 13 or 16 band EQ instead. The 16khz is pretty useless if they made a 12.5k point, it would be a lot better. I've hard those before, didnt really solve sound issues, more like it solved one problem but caused another.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

you are better off getting a head unit with a 13 or 16 band EQ instead. The 16khz is pretty useless if they made a 12.5k point, it would be a lot better. I've hard those before, didnt really solve sound issues, more like it solved one problem but caused another.

Can you hear 16k? I think typical hearing bandwidth is about 15 to 15k..

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Can you hear 16k? I think typical hearing bandwidth is about 15 to 15k..

Its not as impactful as 12.5k imo. I hear 16khz fine but i like 10 to 14khz frequencies a lot more

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

I get it, you don't like EQ's. Why are you commenting on my thread then?

I love EQs when used right. Those are pointless and normally not used right

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

Its not as impactful as 12.5k imo. I hear 16khz fine but i like 10 to 14khz frequencies a lot more

I'm courious to see if I can still hear that high. I haven't tried.