Hey guys, I am considering adding an equalizer to my audio system to gain better control over the sound. I have seen several equalizers out there that offer only 2 channel RCA inputs while providing 5 channel outputs, like this one:

http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...5410/SFV/30046

My question is, how would I hook this up? Currently, I have 5 channels running from my HU to my speaker amp and the sub amp. Am I missing something here?

If the above unit isn't a very good one, feel free to suggest something better. What I am looking for is a decent unit that will allow me to fine tune the bands without breaking the bank. I would likely mount the EQ out of site, not on the dash.

 

This seems like a nice unit:

http://www.crutchfield.com/s_161EQSG...ay.html?tp=116

What do you guys think?

 

The equalizer is designed to be installed "before" the power amplifier.

 

Yes, I get that point. A typical HU will have 5 channels running out of it to the amplifiers: 2 for the fronts, 2 for the rears and 1 for the sub. So, given that, how am I supposed to connect 5 signals into a single EQ which will then feed the altered signal into the amps?

 

What H/u are you running?

 

For the Kicker unit you linked to, you wouldn't. You would only use the front outputs from your headunit to feed the EQ. Use the built-in crossover in the EQ to distribute the signal. This would render the balance/fade/sub-level adjustments on your headunit useless. This unit applies the EQ then splits the signal via its built-in crossover.

For the AudioControl unit you linked to (very nice unit btw), it has 6 channel preamp inputs (2-fr, 2-rr, 2-sub) with independant EQ points for each set of channels.

 

I am running JVC AVX-800:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TnpFWIO...KW-AVX800.html

It's a decent HU with lots of nice features but I find the EQ lacking (7 band) and I'd like to get a bit more flexibility there.

Gotcha. So, essentially, I need to find an EQ that will support 5 channel input if I am going to run all of my output through it. That makes sense. The AudioControl unit seems like a nice piece of equipment. Ok, so this gives me a baseline to go by when selecting my EQ. Thanks for the help guys!