Blown away by Equalizer APO last night - what's next!

[yelloguy]

So I had the WiiM Pro in my cart at $105 and I was ready to checkout when I saw a WiiM mini show up in stock (yes they are still in stock as I type this). The temptation at $60 was just too great to buy the mini so I ordered a mini instead. I couldn't justify paying $45 extra for the Wiim Pro for an additional digital input for my Apple TV. (I will never use the analog input for any use case).

Maybe I will regret it later. If I do I'll get the Pro and move the mini to upstairs. Thanks to @ShadowBoxer for the tip!

 

[Jon L]

why don't you use proven devices?View attachment 380013

I have the dbx PA2 and LOVE the ergonomics and ease of dbx autoEQ. However, the sound quality of analogue output from PA 2 is not quite where it needs it to be for revealing systems. PA2 is a relatively inexpensive device that was introduced now 11 years ago. I do wish dbx would launch an updated version with better digital chips and analogue parts.

 

[Maxon]

I wonder what's wrong with the dbx PA2 analog outputs for your system?

I have the dbx PA2 and LOVE the ergonomics and ease of dbx autoEQ. However, the sound quality of analogue output from PA 2 is not quite where it needs it to be for revealing systems. PA2 is a relatively inexpensive device that was introduced now 11 years ago. I do wish dbx would launch an updated version with better digital chips and analogue parts.

 

[Joe Smith]

So, a question - I am trying out the Peace interface again after not using for some time - if I apply Amir's recommended curve settings from his headphone reviews for specific frequencies (he uses the Roon interface, I believe), that should translate as same with Equalizer APO/Peace?

There are "Q" settings in the Roon settings, but I don't see any correlation for whatever that is in Peace - is that correct?

Was playing with the curve adjustments for AKG K361 phones following the recommendation for K371, since the curves are similar...

 

[yelloguy]

There are "Q" settings in the Roon settings, but I don't see any correlation for whatever that is in Peace - is that correct?

I wouldn't use Peace. Just editing the text file in APO is simple once you understand the syntax. It is way more flexible than anything - not knowing what Roon gives you - since it is just plain text.

I am sure there is a way in Peace to do the PEQ filters but I couldn't be bothered to learn. Sorry.

 

[Doodski]

So, a question - I am trying out the Peace interface again after not using for some time - if I apply Amir's recommended curve settings from his headphone reviews for specific frequencies (he uses the Roon interface, I believe), that should translate as same with Equalizer APO/Peace?

There are "Q" settings in the Roon settings, but I don't see any correlation for whatever that is in Peace - is that correct?

Was playing with the curve adjustments for AKG K361 phones following the recommendation for K371, since the curves are similar...

The Q settings are right on the main page as outlined in orange.

 

[Joe Smith]

The Q settings are right on the main page as outlined in orange.
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Duh, thanks, Doodski! I just saw that and plugged in Amir's values...
In the K371 thread, I asked if anyone has adjusted settings for the K361 model to suggest, right now I have put in Amir's values for the K371 from his review...

 

[Doodski]

Duh, thanks, Doodski! I just saw that and plugged in Amir's values...
In the K371 thread, I asked if anyone has adjusted settings for the K361 model to suggest, right now I have put in Amir's values for the K371 from his review...

Good stuff. After plugging in values keep a eyeball on the Peak Meter Value and if it is clipping use the Pre-Amplifying control to reduce the level to where it does not clip anymore.

 

[Joe Smith]

Switched back to my Elac 2.0 B6 speakers yesterday, loaded in suggested EQ settings from Amir's review, I do like the adjusted EQ. Not a huge difference, but better for sure.

 

[yelloguy]

Not huge but better sounds great. I would be worried if it was huge. I mean EQ is not supposed to make bass when the speakers can't. So, small and better with EQ is par for the course. Just like the sound Gods intended...