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Is it still 'the thing' to get an equalizer? I just realized I've been looking at subs and amp info but not equalizer...... or are those not needed now??

Alot of your high end decks have EQs and PEQ built in. In fact some of the new decks like eclipse and alpine can do a pink noise sweep, and set your EQ for you giving you a near flat responce curve. If you want more info check out my review of the Eclipse 8455. I just redid the E-ISERV stuff, so it should give you a good idea of how it works.

Other than that I still like using an EQ, and I was even considering one of the audio control digitals when i designed my stereo. I guess it comes down to how much control you want. If you want a near flat responce curve, an EQ is about the only way to go.

I would just think I'd need one -so I need to know what the recommended equalizer is. I definitely use the little eq part on my JVC - even though it just lets you go up with the bass and treble....but I use that sucker every day. I had one back in the old days- can't remember what kind though -most likely it was kenwood LOL...

Like I said it really comes down to how much control you want. I know KIKI is running Audio Control EQTs, and I am a big fan of the Audio Control digitals.

http://www.mobileaudiocontrol.com/dept. ... 47&l1=5247

If you give me some more info of the set up you are planing, I could help you narrow it down some more.

Weeeellll....I have JL's for the front speakers and right now it seems my rear speakers are producing the bulk of the sound in the car. I can put all the fade to just the fronts and they sound good but aren't real loud at all. All my little booming comes from the rear stock speakers. It it looks like the majority on the forum say not to use rear fill.....so- I'm still looking for the right sub (subs?) and amp(s). Mostly I get the feedback that I will need an amp for the fronts and one for the sub. I still don't know if I need to get a 10" or 12" either. I want good quality LOUD clear thump so I can listen to some rock and heavy booty bass junk too.

First off I agree with the no rear fill, as you noticed it does take away from the front sound stage.

As for a sub, I perfer 12s. I listen to a wide variety of music myself, and my last 2 stereos have consisted of a single 12 in a sealed box, and I have been more than pleased with both.

So are you planing on replacing the head unit, or staying with the one you have?

and the big ???? how much do you want to spend?

if i remeber right you have JL's in the front and stock in the back correct? and running off the deck power? if so the rear speakers will take alot less power to get loud and the JLs should be amped and thats where your getting the lack of sound your looking for from them. i would try amping the front and run the rear off the deck and see how that works for you.

Yes the JL's in the front & stock in back and I have a JVC KD-S580 (180W)....I can't replace it yet - I got it for Christmas & it would hurt the person's feelings if I replaced it....

I see. Well you have two coices really. I am going to use JL as an example since I know their stuff pretty well.

First choice (the cheaper one)

JL 450/4
JL 12W3v2

that will give you 300 watts rms for your sub and 75 watts rms for your components.

Second choice $$$

JL 500/1
JL 300/2
JL 12W6V2

As you can tell the second will be louder, but you are also adding a few hundred to the overall price.

With either set up, I don't see you needing a big fancy EQ. I would sugest a head unit with built in PEQ, once you have a chance to upgrade your current jvc.