[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Hakka wrote:

I'm curious how you would eq a speaker to make it sound 'more distant'?

Well, high frequencies attenuate with distance, so that’s probably what he meant. However, it apparently escaped his notice that you get the same effect with the rears up high and firing overhead like you have them. I.e., the hard angle from the tweeter to your ears will reduce the highs at the listening location.

Already running separate power amps, as for graphic equalizers I wouldn't touch one with a 10 foot stick, unless it was an audessyEQ built into the pre/pro.

You might check into the discontinued AudioControl C-131 1/3-octave EQ, IMO one of the finest equalizers ever made specifically for home use. AudioControl published specs for the C-131 as –112dB unweighted noise floor, THD of 0.002%, and frequency response of 10Hz to 100kHz , ±0.2 dB - audiophile specs by any standard. Small wonder that it adds absolutely no noise to most systems, considering that most receivers these days have noise specs of -100 dB or less, and only that good in Direct mode.

I once did a head-to-head between the C-131 and an Ashly EQ, which is highly regarded in professional circles, and the AudioControl blew it away: Audibly less residual noise, quieter filters at boost, and even more accurate face markings. The C-131 also specs significantly better than top-flight pro EQs like BSS and Klark Teknik, the latter costing three times more.

Unfortunately the C-131 never sold well, as most audiophiles don’t appreciate a first-class equalizer ad/or were unwilling to pay $500 per channel for them, so it was discontinued a few years ago. However, they do show up on eBay from time to time, typically selling for under $300 – a bargain. In lieu of the C-131, AudioControl also made a couple of multi-channel home theater EQs the Bijou or Rialto, which offer comparable performance to the C-131.

Sorry to hijack your thread like this, but I think Mr. JBL succeeded in doing that a long time ago.

Regards,
Wayne