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Old Jan 20, 2004
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So, I want to add an eq into my audio system but i don't know what to get.
I am considering a few different brands:
I was told that Audiobahn is a good brand, but also told it sucks.
Is Audiobahn worth getting?
I was also told that Directed (Model 4500) is a good eq. Is this correct?
What about a brand called Planet Audio?
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EQ's have come along way but the rule of thumb is still "You get what you pay for". So if it's to good to be true then maybe it is. You'll probably have a hard time finding big name brand eq's (Alpine, Kenwood, etc) cause alot of the big companies are integrating eq's into their head units. But I would say stick to the good ones like Rockford, PPI, they all make quality products.
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Im not to familar with Audiobahn's quality. But i have had pretty good exp with Audio Control brand EQ its been a while sine i bought mine but have never had a problem with it and works real well. Errr i should say WORKED real well its not in any of my current systems
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Yeah I wanna know too! I need more highs. Theres too much bass. Would gettin an Eq make a difference?
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IMO, audiocontrol is the best. The next best is RF's symetry. But like Alpine said, u get what you pay for.
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alpine f#1 status eq is nice if you dont mind dropping a few grand down.

then theres the pioneer deq p9
that one is also about a grand or so.
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so, is audiobahn good?
is directed good?
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final word:
id stray away from audiobahn
directed makes some solid stuff
audiocontrol makes some great stuff, but no eye candy
ppi makes good eq's
phoenix gold makes good eq's
memphis makes decent eq's
alpine makes decent eq's
eclipse makes some good eq's
clarion makes some decent eq's

from all those brands, im sure you can find somehting nice and in your price range
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so, is audiobahn good?
is directed good?
I never had audiobahn products in my car cuz all the bad things i hear about them.
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