Opinions on this tone control

chuck55 · 1st January 2011, 02:05 PM

Would this be audiophile quality? I can't find anything better. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

Hi End 3 Band Tone Control DIY Kit - Bass Mid Treble - eBay (item 270360970619 end time Jan-08-11 06:53:32 PST)

suntechnik · 1st January 2011, 02:20 PM

General type potentiometers including Alpine pots are not so good for the sound.
DACT is a much better option.

imho tone control is not a proper way to correct audio tract anyway. Too many efforts implemented in good audio equipment to have even response in 20Hz-20kHz band to spoil it with tone control afterwards.

Much better way would be get modern Ashly equalizer and do setup once using equipment that can measure audio system response.

jrockhead · 1st January 2011, 03:49 PM

[QUOTE=chuck55;2417500]Would this be audiophile quality? I can't find anything better. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

Check out Rod Elliots P97 pre amp board. I use them in my pre amp/control unit. Put in metal film resistors and LM4562 or BB op amps. Sounds very nice.

chuck55 · 1st January 2011, 04:05 PM

I have a Behringer DEQ2496 with ECM8000 mic. Used the auto eq function and sound is worse - dead, lifeless.
Besides have too many boxes, wires, I/C's, power cords as it is.

chuck55 · 2nd January 2011, 12:17 AM

Jrockhead, yes Rod Elliot makes some nice stuff. Problem is, that board boosts 20Hz and 20kHz.

Hi-Fi Preamplifier

I'm looking for 100 hz and 10kHz. Is there a way to change to boost frequencies???

1st January 2011, 02:05 PM	#1
chuck55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New England	Opinions on this tone control Would this be audiophile quality? I can't find anything better. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Hi End 3 Band Tone Control DIY Kit - Bass Mid Treble - eBay (item 270360970619 end time Jan-08-11 06:53:32 PST)

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1st January 2011, 02:20 PM	#2
suntechnik diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: St. Petersburg	General type potentiometers including Alpine pots are not so good for the sound. DACT is a much better option. imho tone control is not a proper way to correct audio tract anyway. Too many efforts implemented in good audio equipment to have even response in 20Hz-20kHz band to spoil it with tone control afterwards. Much better way would be get modern Ashly equalizer and do setup once using equipment that can measure audio system response.

1st January 2011, 03:49 PM	#3
jrockhead diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overtaxed Long Island, NY	[QUOTE=chuck55;2417500]Would this be audiophile quality? I can't find anything better. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Check out Rod Elliots P97 pre amp board. I use them in my pre amp/control unit. Put in metal film resistors and LM4562 or BB op amps. Sounds very nice.

1st January 2011, 04:05 PM	#4
chuck55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New England	I have a Behringer DEQ2496 with ECM8000 mic. Used the auto eq function and sound is worse - dead, lifeless. Besides have too many boxes, wires, I/C's, power cords as it is.

2nd January 2011, 12:17 AM	#5
chuck55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New England	Jrockhead, yes Rod Elliot makes some nice stuff. Problem is, that board boosts 20Hz and 20kHz. Hi-Fi Preamplifier I'm looking for 100 hz and 10kHz. Is there a way to change to boost frequencies???

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