by OnYrMrk » Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:11 am
Justin I had the 8445 and loved it. if you have another type of processor, ie: eq or crossover, then the parametric 7band eq will be a great assistant to the external eq. If not, I would have considered the 8455, with it's 10 band parametric eq. Now the ei-serv is a great little tool that when coupled with the optional microphone, has its own on board white noise and will record the frequencies onto your memory stick. Then you download the memory stick to your computer, access the Eclipse EI-Serv website and upload your findings. EI-Serv will then give you the best settings to provide a strong soundstage. Quite a neat deal. The map thing is kinda interesting, although I can't see alot of great things coming for it. The only thing wrong with the 8445 that I found was that the memory stick and microphone don't come with the unit. You can buy both from Eclipse's website, but they should be included. 8455 has both included and has the 10band Parametric eq.
Justin I had the 8445 and loved it. if you have another type of processor, ie: eq or crossover, then the parametric 7band eq will be a great assistant to the external eq. If not, I would have considered the 8455, with it's 10 band parametric eq. Now the ei-serv is a great little tool that when coupled with the optional microphone, has its own on board white noise and will record the frequencies onto your memory stick. Then you download the memory stick to your computer, access the Eclipse EI-Serv website and upload your findings. EI-Serv will then give you the best settings to provide a strong soundstage. Quite a neat deal. The map thing is kinda interesting, although I can't see alot of great things coming for it. The only thing wrong with the 8445 that I found was that the memory stick and microphone don't come with the unit. You can buy both from Eclipse's website, but they should be included. 8455 has both included and has the 10band Parametric eq.