I am very impressed with the flexibility and quality of the Empeg's EQ.

This external EQ you're getting... Does it have fully parametric operation (adjustable Q and frequency for every single band)? Does it allow you to EQ the front speakers and the rear speakers differently? Does it have 16 name-able presets? Can it automatically change its personality when you move the unit from the car to the house?

You get all of those things with the Empeg's internal EQ.

If I were you, I'd put that 200 quid towards better amps/speakers and a subwoofer. With the Empeg, your EQ needs are covered.

And, as a teaser: The idea has been bandied about on this BBS that, with a little work, it would be possible to implement a per-song-EQ in the player software. The guys@empeg have been quiet about this for a while, although they seemed warm to the idea at one time.

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Tony Fabris