Behringer PEQ 2200 any good ?

[bleeding ears]

I see that a lot of guys are using the Behringer 1124p for its parametric equalization for subwoofers.

I just saw the Behringer PEQ2200 which is a parametric equalizer without the feedback destroyer.

http://www.behringer.com/PEQ2200/index.cfm?lang=ENG

Is the 2200 a better option than the 1124p ?

The 2200 can be bought in Oz for $99, the 1124p for $149, not a big difference but why pay for something with functions not needed?

Anyone know the ad / disadvantages of each unit?

Pete

[ThomasW]

Analog parametrics are impossible to set without using test equipment for every setting. The little knobs are so small and the slightest move can make a big change in a setting. This means they're a real pain to use. And someone wiping dust off the front panel, can easily change the settings and not know it.

With the 1124P you see the frequency, the bandwidth, and the +/- gain all in the digital readout. And you get many more bands of EQ, and multiple banks of EQ settings. This means you can have one set of 10 filters for music and a completely different set for HT.

Look here for more info....

http://home.comcast.net/~thomasw-2/SubwooferSetupandEQpage5.html

[bleeding ears]

Thanks Thomas, I have much to learn.

Without your links and all the efforts you have made with the web site etc
it would probably all be too difficult to both find the right info and understand it all.

While im at it, could you recommend a unit to Eq the 2 mains, would it be another 1124p ? could you forsee any problems using it with the mains?

Thanks keep up you great work, im sure it is appreciated by many. :T

Pete

[ThomasW]

For a 2 channel setup if you want to EQ both a sub and the mains, get one Behringer DEQ2496 it was designed and built to be a high sound quality fullrange EQ.

[spyboy]

Thanks Thomas:

I may get a 2496. The links are very helpful.

Kind Regards