Samson S-Equalizer

[SpeakerBoy 64]

I was orignally looking for an external EQ for the zune, for headphones, but I came across this, and thought it was cool. I would be using it in my backpack.

Gotta catch this bus. Feedback is appreciated.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

you mean this bad boy?

http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1755

[///M5 2,833]

To fix what problem?

[CrazyKenKid 64]

To fix what problem?

you are quick! that was my next question! lol!

this device almost looks like a pre-amp

[jcarter1885 995]

Give more information when posting as to why you need something or the purpose it will serve in your system so we can give you straight answers instead of us asking questions when we should just be giving you answers.

[SpeakerBoy 64]

Sorry, I forgot to post the link to it, I had to catch the bus home. It isn't to fix a major system problem, but I was thinking it could improve the overall sound of my system. In order to avoid distortion coming from my mp3 player, I have to not only avoid bass boost (duh) but I have to use the "pop" preset on the eq, which is not only a bass cut, but a treble cut as well. I miss the clear pronounced highs i had with Rockbox on my iPod (R.I.P.). I was thinking, I could take that signal from the mp3 player, boost the lower end (for a little bit more punch from the woofer), and boost the highs a fair bit. I also heard when using an eq, you should lower the preamp, by as much as the biggest boost (i.e. if you boosted 300hz by +8dB, you would lower the preamp to about -8dB). Is that accurate?

Thanks

--Chris

Edit: Just re-read my first post, I totally spazzed. That wasn't really even a question

Edited December 17, 2009 by DeepSubBoy

[///M5 2,833]

An eq will not help you lower distortion. It could help your clear up your highs, but clear is not a descriptor that is something I can help you correct over the internet. Take some time listening to tones and see where your deficiencies are.

[SpeakerBoy 64]

An eq will not help you lower distortion. It could help your clear up your highs, but clear is not a descriptor that is something I can help you correct over the internet. Take some time listening to tones and see where your deficiencies are.

Distortion is not the issue. It's the lack of highs and lows, that comes from correcting the distortion.

By "clear" i mean, having well defined, crisp highs, well pronounced over the midrange. I like a slightly harsher sound, (not screaming and hissing, assaulting your ears though) I am upgrading the 1" tweeters i have (originally full range drivers from an iHome, initially pair with matching 1" PR's; now using a crossover from a bose set), to either four horns, or four bullet tweeters, when i get the money. Additionally, i am picking up my other bose woofers (higer xmax and sensitivity, plus a really cool translucent plastic dustcap ) to compare to the current one, and later on, a Tang Band 6.5" To have some fun with. Also, somewhere in that time frame, I want to pick up a SAX-50.4 (or an SAE-100.4, whichever is more cost effective (and available) at the time)), which will go in the backpack for now, and in the car later.

Edit: Pissed as hell. My gym teacher complained to my dean that me carrying (not necessarily playing) my bag in class was a distraction to others, and an encouragement for others to screw around in class. Knowing that i have the system, they assumed (we all know what they say about assuming), and as a result I am not allowed to even have it in the building, playing or not, or it will be confiscated by the school police liason. Complete f***ing

Edited December 17, 2009 by DeepSubBoy

[///M5 2,833]

Problem is your crossover and perhaps box size. Eq won't help.

Glad you can't carry it, stupid idea to be a social menace anyways.

[jcarter1885 995]

An eq will not help you lower distortion. It could help your clear up your highs, but clear is not a descriptor that is something I can help you correct over the internet. Take some time listening to tones and see where your deficiencies are.

Distortion is not the issue. It's the lack of highs and lows, that comes from correcting the distortion.

By "clear" i mean, having well defined, crisp highs, well pronounced over the midrange. I like a slightly harsher sound, (not screaming and hissing, assaulting your ears though) I am upgrading the 1" tweeters i have (originally full range drivers from an iHome, initially pair with matching 1" PR's; now using a crossover from a bose set), to either four horns, or four bullet tweeters, when i get the money. Additionally, i am picking up my other bose woofers (higer xmax and sensitivity, plus a really cool translucent plastic dustcap ) to compare to the current one, and later on, a Tang Band 6.5" To have some fun with. Also, somewhere in that time frame, I want to pick up a SAX-50.4 (or an SAE-100.4, whichever is more cost effective (and available) at the time)), which will go in the backpack for now, and in the car later.

Edit: Pissed as hell. My gym teacher complained to my dean that me carrying (not necessarily playing) my bag in class was a distraction to others, and an encouragement for others to screw around in class. Knowing that i have the system, they assumed (we all know what they say about assuming), and as a result I am not allowed to even have it in the building, playing or not, or it will be confiscated by the school police liason. Complete f***ing

No its not , that is a distraction buddy no matter how you look at and it wouldnt be cool at all. You can even walk around with mp3 players so why would they let you walk around with a mobile soundstation, think about it

[SpeakerBoy 64]

Problem is your crossover and perhaps box size. Eq won't help.

Glad you can't carry it, stupid idea to be a social menace anyways.

I highly doubt box size affects tweeters

What are some decent crossover's, that wont necessarily break the bank.

looking for ~150hz lowpass and 300hz highpass

That still leaves me with the issue of weak highs.

Edited December 18, 2009 by DeepSubBoy

[///M5 2,833]

Problem is your crossover and perhaps box size. Eq won't help.

Glad you can't carry it, stupid idea to be a social menace anyways.

I highly doubt box size affects tweeters

What are some decent crossover's, that wont necessarily break the bank.

looking for ~150hz lowpass and 300hz highpass

That still leaves me with the issue of weak highs.

Here's the deal. You just got a weeks vacation, not because of this exact post but your attitude in general sucks and this is the coup de grace. The box size comment was relating to the mess on your mid, your crossover is also a rather huge issue as is your idea that 150hz and 300hz is what you need. Come back in a week with a fixed attitude and try harder or don't post.