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Equalization Optimization
When it comes to music, everyone has his or her own particular taste.
Some people want pounding bass and crisp, blood curdling highs. Oth-
ers may prefer a “flat” response (whatever the heck that is). At the end
of the day, most people just want their system to sound balanced and
“just like it did in the store” or similar to their buddy’s car. The follow
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ing equalization guidelines should help you achieve your own personal
audio nirvana and if you are looking for more detailed information on
setting equalizers and small space acoustics please visit the support
section of our website at www.audiocontrol.com.
1.
For optimum performance, get
your hands on a good quality RTA
(real time analyzer); we happen
to make a really good one: the
SA-4140. If you cannot locate an
RTA, you probably want to have
your authorized AudioControl
dealer perform the equalization
adjustments since they will have
one. You can certainly adjust your
DQ-61 using your ears, however,
using an RTA will give you the
best results.
2.
Begin playing pink noise through your system and place the mi-
crophone for your analyzer on a microphone stand in the driver’s
seat. Take a careful look at the “curve” on your analyzer and how
one frequency combines with the next. There is no one curve
that will satisfy every person, as we all have different tastes. The
key is to use your DQ-61 to help balance your system from one
frequency to the next and give your speakers the sparkle, sizzle,
detail or punch that the acoustics of the car have compromised.
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