The reason that you would want to use the loudness control is if you tend to listen to the stereo a lot at lower volumes, and you want more bass during that time.

I have been experimenting with the loudness lately, trying different settings and using different EQ curves for "with loudness" and "without loudness".

Right now, I've got loudness set at 3db all the time and have been making tiny little tweaks to the EQ, then living with it for a couple days to see how it works out in the long term.

But it's all about personal taste. You should experiment and do what works best for your listening habits, your car's environment, and your equipment. There's no single "you should do this" formula when it comes to equalization.


I presume the effect of the loudness will be negligable at 5db.

It's not. It's noticeable at all volumes. It's LESS at louder volumes, but it's still there and noticeable. That's why I want to be able to set my own cutoff points: I want it to disappear when the volume is still somewhere below 0db.

I'd also like to know what frequencies it's boosting...

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Tony Fabris