Frequency and Q settings

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The 3 band equalizer on my JVC head unit has frequency and Q settings for each band. Like for bass, you can choose 60/80/100/120 Hz and Q of 1.0/1.25/1.5/2.0 The manual says nothing about what the settings do. I'm guessing that the frequency setting is the center frequency of the adjustment, but what does the Q setting mean?

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^^^ don't be a ****, just answer his question!

This is the best explanation I found:

" The EQ Pro setting gives you a list of frequencies to choose. The Q is the bandwidth factor that is centered on the frequency you choose. Increasing the Q makes the EQ adjustment affect a broader range of frequencies. Make small adjustments and give yourself some time to listen to familiar music before you make more adjustments. "

In English: It is the width of the sound for each band. More Q = Fatter sound on that band.

 
^^^ don't be a ****, just answer his question!
This is the best explanation I found:

" The EQ Pro setting gives you a list of frequencies to choose. The Q is the bandwidth factor that is centered on the frequency you choose. Increasing the Q makes the EQ adjustment affect a broader range of frequencies. Make small adjustments and give yourself some time to listen to familiar music before you make more adjustments. "

In English: It is the width of the sound for each band. More Q = Fatter sound on that band.
I did answer his question and thought my reply was quite respectful...don't get your panties in a bunch //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 
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Pretend that's your frequency response and the bell curve is the frequency you're about to boost. The top graph would resemble what a low Q does to the frequency response and a high Q resembles the lower graph.

In essence, Q determines how many neighboring frequencies are affected and how they're affected when a certain frequency is boosted or cut.

 
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