How to Set Digital Equalizers

A digital equalizer should be set according to music type, room acoustics and personal preference.

A digital equalizer is similar to to its analog counterpart except the digital equalizer's knobs and decibel frequencies are controlled on your PC. Adjusting the digital equalizer settings according to your preferences can be accomplished with a little patience and a good ear.

The Setup

You want the equalizer to be set according to how the speakers sound in the room they are in. Your speakers should be equally spaced from each other and placed at least 3 inches from the wall. You must turn all the digital equalizer knobs to zero to begin.

Equalizer Settings

Now you can listen to some music and experiment with the equalizer's low, middle and high frequencies by moving the knobs around to get a feel for how these changes affect the sound of the music. Once you think it sounds decent, try listening to it from different parts of the room. It might sound good close up but terrible a few feet away.

Types of Music

Experiment with the digital equalizer while browsing through your music collection. Rock and Metal typically require all decibel frequencies to be in an equal position, while beat-oriented music such as Rap and Hip-Hop require more bass and less of the higher frequencies.

References

• Overclock: What are the best equalizer settings?