[Orange55]

I have successfully EQ'd may mains and are loving the sound, after a few trips down the wrong path which seemed to kill the soundstage.

The questions I have is about the peak at around 600hz and how if at all I should address this?

Here are my graphs before EQ, Mains averaged:

After EQ, Mains averaged.

Here are the filters I am using at present:

Left Main
Freq Q DB
67 5.1 -10.2
98 3.0 -5.0
161 10.0 6.0
280 1.2 1.5
900 3.0 2.0


Right Main
Freq Q DB
69 4.6 -9.6
159 7.0 -5.5
186 10.0 6.0
900 3.0 2.0




As stated I am, very happy with the sound, however wonder if it may be improved by tackling the 600hz peak but looking for advice on if and how?

 

[Orange55]

Hi Wayne

Many thanks, I have implemented your suggestions and I think things are looking better. Now I just need to have a longer listen to ensure it all sounds ok.

Mains averaged, with no filters and the Mic facing directly at the mains.

Mains averaged, with the EQ in place.

The filters I now have are:

Left Main
Freq Q DB
67 5.8 -9.0
99 3.0 -5.0
606 7.0 -4.0
5000 1.0 -3.0

Right Main
Freq Q DB
68 4.9 -8.0
571 7.0 -3.0
5000 1.0 -3.0

Am I correct in assuming I am seeing nearly a +/- 3db response across the mains?



PS: I know the target level has changed, but I did go through and ensure everything was correctly set-up prior to the readings.

 

[Orange55]

Hi Wayne

Yes I am not sure either, used the same position as last time.

Here are the traces of the two mains before EQ on the first measurement I posted.

And here are the two traces for the second measurements I posted, before EQ.

To me the dips look fairly simular, but on the second reading in the red trace there seems to be a boost between 250hz & 350hz, now that is very strange.


I am using the Behringer ECM8000 mic, the reduction in the 5K frequency is defiantly noticeable from a listening point of view, has helped relax the music.

Regarding the amount of roll off in the high end, I have seen this thread, do I need to me aiming for the kind of roll of I see in these graphs?

http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/rew-forum/20748-how-i-do-full-range-equalisation.html

 

[Orange55]

Thanks for the advice.

One of my speakers is closer to a side wall than the other, which is why they may differ slightly, but not able to address there positions.

I will work on some more measurements over the next few days and post the left and right as seperate graphs.

I definantly have the mic pointing at the speakers, but only have the calibration file for the mic from this site.