Pioneer's EQ: More Flashy than Functional
Pros:
Looks, fits a full DIN slot.
Cons:
Difficulty of use, small amount of memory
The Bottom Line:
Don't buy this EQ. Period.
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Author's Review
I purchased the Pioneer DEQ-7600 because I was sick and tired of having only bass and treble adjustments in my car. I've used an EQ on my computer, stereo, etc. to tune my music, and knew that I'd only be really happy with my car's sound if I could do the same. After looking at my options, I went with the DEQ-7600 mostly because it fit a full DIN slot, which my car has, and it looked easy enough to control.
Setup of the unit took about an hour, mostly because I have an external amplifier powering the speakers, and trying to fit all the cables behind the unit was a nightmare. 3 sets of rca cables don't fit too nicely in such a tiny opening, but then, this isn't the fault of the EQ.
Once it was set up, I started messing around with the bands (the DEQ-7600 is a 15 band equalizer, so music can be very finely tuned) This is where I began to regret ever buying this EQ. Adjusting the EQ takes FOREVER, and the equalizer beeps every time you adjust any band. The beeping during adjustment makes it tougher to hear the change in sound, which is annoying. More importantly, since the EQ doesn't use analog sliders or knobs, adjustments can't be made while driving.
The EQ has some nice features, but they're not nearly as useful to me as I thought they would be. Various presets make your music sound as if you're in various venues, such as a small bar, stadium, concert hall, etc. The DEQ-7600 has memory for 3 user settings, which is not enough for my taste.
The DEQ-7600 is stylish, however, and will match any type of head unit. That's about the only saving grace of this EQ. Buy something else that has analog sliders or knobs if you want an EQ that's actually functional.
